Shafter City Council
July 18, 2023

AWARD SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES PROJECT TO SPOHN RANCH FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.
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Criteria Max
Points
Project Understanding 10
Design Approach 20
Technical Ability and Qualifications of Staff
and Team Members
15 Approach/Experience in Conducting and
Applying Public Input
10 Construction Approach 10
Familiarity with Grant-Funded Procedures
and Requirements
10 Financial Stability/Insurance Coverage 5
Schedule 10
Warranty/Maintenance Requirement 10
Total 100

ANALYSIS
Based on committee review and scoring of the submitted proposals, Spohn Ranch is the highest-ranked. Among their proposal's strong points is a well-thought-out design process, plus a commitment to public outreach and input to ensure the project meets the community's needs. This outreach includes a presentation at a future City Council meeting. They provided a preliminary conceptual equipment layout to serve as a starting point once the design process is ready to commence. While they can include steel-framed equipment in the design, their proposal advocates concrete equipment primarily because of its durability, enhanced safety, and reduced maintenance.

Projects funded through the current Clean California grant funding cycle must be completed by June, 2024. An award to Spohn Ranch should be authorized at tonight's meeting to meet this deadline.

FISCAL IMPACT
Capital Improvement Program Project #PK00009 has $770,000 in Clean California and local matching funds to complete the skatepark improvements. The equipment upgrades will be capped at $500,000, with the balance of funding for other site amenities to be bid on and constructed later. No budget action is required.

AWARD SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES PROJECT TO SPOHN RANCH FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.
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CEQA ANALYSIS
The requested action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15302. The project consists of replacing and reconstructing structures within an existing recreation site that will have the same purpose and capacity.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
No

ALTERNATIVES
While other qualified vendors can potentially submit competing proposals for consideration, the project completion deadline with Clean California grant funds can only accommodate one RFP process. An award can be issued to American Ramp Company, which submitted the second-ranked proposal. However, that would likely result in a design process and a finished project less desirable than what Spohn Ranch offers. Therefore, no alternative action is recommended.

NEXT STEPS
Upon Council approval, staff will issue a formal contract award to Spohn Ranch. The project's design development phase, including public outreach, should take place over the next two months.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Spohn Ranch - Proposal

2. American Ramp Company - Proposal

3. Scoring Sheets - AG

4. Scoring Sheets - MC

5. Scoring Sheets - MJ

6. Conceptual Siteplan - Spohn Ranch

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES skatepark
equipment upgrades
CITY OF SHAFTER // historic core recreation rehabilitation and enhancement project proposal for professional design-build services // JUNE 9, 2023

contents

1.1: COVER LETTER

1.2: QUALIFICATIONS

1.3: PROJECT TEAM

1.4: project approach

1.5: WARRANTY

1.6: PROJECT SCHEDULE

1.7: FINANCIAL STABILITY

1.8: ADDITIONAL FORMS

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

1.1: COVER LETTER

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023
RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES Dear Mr. James,
Thank you for the opportunity to present Spohn Ranch’s proposal for the professional design-build services that will transform Shafter’s existing facility into a state-of-the-art concrete skatepark.

We consider Southern California to be our backyard and always go above and beyond to make the projects where we live, work and skate truly special. We care about our community and because our kids, our friends and ourselves will personally be using these facilities, we feel an extra sense of duty to not just do a mediocre job and walk away.

We’ve followed this project closely over the past year and have developed an unparalleled understanding of the project’s goals, as well as potential constraints. Intimate background knowledge, including a recent site inspection, uniquely enables our team to hit the ground running, without having to play catch-up.

We are hopeful Shafter will join the long list of municipalities who’ve discovered the Spohn Ranch difference. • Unparalleled experience. You don’t survive the ups and downs of three decades on accident. While other builders have come and gone, our passion, professionalism and hard work have sustained our success over the long haul. • Process. We’ve spent 30+ years refining and improving our design-build process. From first information checklist to final concrete pour, our process is dialed - guaranteeing a smooth experience, free from surprises. • Well-balanced. Our skateparks accommodate the full spectrum of experience levels and feature a ratio of street to transition-style terrain shaped by community input. Not too advanced. Not too much transition. Just right. • Art and aesthetics. Spohn Ranch is known for architectural finesse and sculptural elements that transform a skatepark into a modern work of art the entire community can take pride in. • High-quality construction. When a community is entrusting us with its most valued assets - its kids and its real estate - we don’t take the responsibility lightly. We sweat the small stuff and when other builders would say “good enough” - we take the extra steps to make sure it’s done right.

Our comprehensive design-build process, dedicated team members and legacy of success are detailed in the following pages. We understand the services to be performed, are available to begin work immediately and are committed to successfully executing this project. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Sincerely,
Aaron Spohn, Founder & President
Spohn Ranch, Inc.
6824 S Centinela Los Angeles, CA 90230
626-330-5803 x202
[email protected]
COVER LETTER SPOHN RANCH, INC.

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

1.2: qualifications

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES Spohn Ranch began as a community, anchored by Aaron Spohn’s Los Angeles backyard half-pipe, and grew into an award-winning skatepark design-build firm. A cornerstone of wheel sports progression for over 30 years, Spohn Ranch’s backyard roots have spread globally, culminating in hundreds of cutting-edge creations.

Via three decades of municipal skatepark projects, spanning 40+ states, 15+ countries and a variety of corporate clients including Red Bull and Vans, Spohn Ranch has mastered a broad range of techniques specific to creating the highest-quality wheel-focused terrain possible.

With a firsthand passion for skateboarding and wheel sports, the Spohn Ranch family of highly-skilled craftsmen, including landscape architects, iron workers, grading wizards and ACI-certified shotcrete nozzlemen, pride themselves on designing and building skateparks and wheel sports facilities with the relentless dedication to detail and architectural finesse that Spohn Ranch is known for.

LOS ANGELES-CALIFORNIA

HEADQUARTERED IN

AND CONTINUED EPICENTER
SKATEBOARDING’S BIRTHPLACE

QUALIFICATIONS SPOHN RANCH AT A GLANCE

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

QUALIFICATIONS AWARDS & RECOGNITION
AWARD-WINNING SKATEPARK DESIGN-BUILD • IOWA READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION Excellence in Concrete Award, 2012 (Oskaloosa Skatepark – Oskaloosa, IA) • AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION – SAN DIEGO COUNTIES CHAPTER Honor Award, 2017 (Kimball Skatepark – National City, CA) • AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER Project of the Year, 2017 (Marine Park Skatepark – Manhattan Beach, CA) • AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION – KENTUCKY CHAPTER
Project of the Year, 2014 (Chautauqua Park Skatepark – Owensboro, KY) • CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATION SOCIETY
Award of Excellence in Park Planning, 2017 (Stanton Skatepark – Stanton, CA) • CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATION SOCIETY
Award of Excellence for Recreation, 2009 (Fontana Skateparks – Fontana, CA) • CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATION SOCIETY
Award for Excellence in Design, 2020 (Manzanita Skatepark - Anaheim, CA) • NEW JERSEY RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION
Award for Excellence in Design, 2013 (Holland Park Skate Plaza – Elizabeth, NJ) • NEW JERSEY RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION
Award for Excellence in Design, 2015 (Maplewood Skatepark – Maplewood, NJ) • NEW JERSEY SOCIETY OF MUNICIPAL ENGINEERS
Municipal Project of the Year, 2013 (Dealy Field Skatepark – Sea Isle City, NJ) • LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION
Community Development Award, 2014 (Fireman’s Skate & Bike Park – Houma, LA) • WORLD OF CONCRETE
Finalist for “Crews that Rock” Award, 2011 & 2013 (Dew Tour Bowl & BSA Summit) • AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Award for Excellence Nominee, 2010 (Daybreak Skatepark – South Jordan, UT) • HUCK MAGAZINE
“The Future of Skatepark Design”, 2008 (Daybreak Skatepark – South Jordan, UT)

NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

EVERYTHING WE LEARN BUILDING SKATEPARKS
FOR THE WORLD’S TOP PRO ATHLETES,
INSPIRES WHAT WE ROLL INTO YOURS.

HIGHLIGHTED PRIVATE PROJECT LIST:
• Professional Competitions – ESPN X-Games, NBC Mountain Dew Tour, Kimberly Diamond Cup, D-Town Throwdown, Gravity Games, Vans Triple Crown, East Coast Surfing Championships • Corporate Clients – Red Bull, Vans, Adidas, Gatorade, MTV, Boost Mobile, Got Milk, Ford, Tedx, Hewlett Packard, Reese’s Puffs, Guinness Book of World Records, Kansas City Speedway, Warped Tour • Film/Television – Brink, Grind, Accepted, OPM’s “Heaven is a Half-Pipe” Some of our most challenging work has been in the private sector, designing and building for wheel sports industry companies and the world’s top professional skateboarders. After a rigorous vetting process, these clients consistently choose Spohn Ranch because of our unique ability to deliver quality terrain under any condition imaginable – including complex sites, logistical hurdles and extreme time constraints.

Our corporate clients and the athletes they host demand perfection when the skatepark is the stage for a live television event. The spacing between every obstacle has to be precise, the height and angle of every feature has to be perfect and the quality of the construction has to be flawless. With over 25 years of experience in this segment, we’ve really been able to hone our design and construction skill sets - injecting that attention to detail into all of our municipal projects.

QUALIFICATIONS CORPORATE SECTOR

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA X PARK

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BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA NORTH BEARDSLEY SKATEPARK

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA GEORGE LANE SKATEPARK

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LA PUENTE, CALIFORNIA IAN CALDERON SKATEPARK

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TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA TUSTIN LEGACY SKATEPARK

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA CASTAIC PARK SKATEPARK

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA HARBOR CITY SKATEPARK

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA GIBSON MARIPOSA SKATEPARK

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA JANE REYNOLDS SKATEPARK

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA MANZINATA SKATEPARK

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIFORNIA CROWLEY LAKE SKATEPARK

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA PHR SKATEPARK & PUMP TRACK

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA DORIS DAVIES SKATEPARK

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA LAKE STREET SKATEPARK

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES WE SOLVED THEIR RIDDLE.

WE CAN SOLVE YOURS TOO.

JANE REYNOLDS SKATEPARK - LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
OWNER: CITY OF LANCASTER
CONTACT: NICOLE JONES
661-723-6173 [email protected]

MANZANITA SKATEPARK - ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
OWNER: CITY OF ANAHEIM
CONTACT: PAMELA GALERA
714-765-5155 [email protected]

NORTH BEARDSLEY SKATEPARK - BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
OWNER: NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
CONTACT: STEPH SANDERS
661-392-2000 [email protected]

QUALIFICATIONS CLIENT REFERENCES

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

REFERENCES CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

SHOULD BE AN EXAMPLE FOR

OTHER COMMUNITIES TO FOLLOW
“It’s an excellent street-plaza design, with just enough transitions to make it well-rounded.

It has something for all skill levels, and is exactly the type of project, area, and advocacy that we want to get involved with. It should be an example for other communities to follow.” • Tony Hawk, Professional Skateboarder

ERNEST MCBRIDE SKATEPARK - LONG BEACH, CA

ONE OF THE BEST PIECES OF

SKATEABLE TERRAIN EVER BUILT
“In addition to being a pro skater for over 20 years, I am the creative director for the Dew Tour.

The Dew Tour needed a professional class competition bowl that would showcase the best of modern vert and transition skateboarding.

The team at Spohn Ranch was able to take my ideas and deliver a finished product that was not only the world’s first portable bowl, but one of the best pieces of skateable terrain ever built.” • Chris Miller, Professional Skateboarder

DEW TOUR BOWL - OCEAN CITY, MD

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

REFERENCES CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN

THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF

SKATEPARKS IS BEYOND WORDS
“From the initial group meeting with the local skaters, through conceptual/final design and construction, Spohn Ranch brought their “A” game.

Spohn Ranch’s knowledge and experience in the design and construction of skateparks is beyond words. I do not hesitate in recommending Spohn Ranch to design and construct your skatepark. Spohn Ranch’s attitude and passion in skateparks is so contagious that it makes everyone love the sport of skateboarding.”
• Edward Balderrama, Project Manager

WASHINGTON PARK SKATEPARK - ALAMAGORDO, NM
cannot imagine having a better
partner than spohn ranch
“When you are replacing a wood ramp skatepark built in the late 90’s over top of a Cold War era Nike Ajax Missile Magazine on a limited budget, I cannot imagine having a better partner than Spohn Ranch. Your team at Spohn were the ultimate professionals – easy to work with, committed to delivering an excellent product, patient and extremely responsive.

We selected Spohn Ranch for our project after hearing from our group of children and adult skaters that all of their favorite skateparks were designed and built by Spohn. Staff and riders were not disappointed. Thank you for transforming our old wood ramp park into a skating mecca for our area.”
• Mark Furlo, Director of Parks and Recreation

NIKE PARK SKATEPARK - ISLE OF WIGHT, VA

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

REFERENCES CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

A STAPLE IN THE PARK & RECREATION

FIELD FOR QUITE SOME TIME
“We recently completed the construction of our skatepark and the quality of work displayed by your company was outstanding. You showed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, professionalism and ambition. Your judgment resulted in a design that is not only logical and practical, but so unique that has left our “kids” speechless.

Spohn Ranch has been a staple in the Park and Recreation field for quite some time, you continue to exceed expectations and your products/services would be an asset to any organization so I am pleased to give you my wholehearted endorsement.” • Sue Swithin, Director of Parks and Recreation

WITH GREAT PRIDE, I GET TO RESPOND
“SPOHN RANCH BUILT OUR PARK!”
“I want to say a BIG “THANK-YOU” to you and all at Spohn Ranch, Inc. who helped to build the Lathrop Skatepark. We have been open for over a week now and everyone, skaters, parents, neighbors, City Council members, community members and recreation staff from other cities say we have one of the “sickest” parks in the Central Valley! The craftsmanship is excellent and almost everyone asks’ “who built this park?” Luckily, and with great pride, I get to respond, “Spohn Ranch built our park!” Skaters give me knowing nods of appreciation whenever I say that, rolling away from me knowing that the premiere skatepark building company on Planet Earth built the Lathrop Skatepark.” • Gabriel Goulart, Recreation Supervisor

LATHROP SKATEPARK - LATHROP, CA

MILESTONE PARK SKATEPARK - SANDWICH, IL

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

REFERENCES CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

THIS PARK IS A SUCCESS BECAUSE WE

STARTED WITH THE RIGHT COMPANY
“It is with much enthusiasm that I recommend Spohn Ranch Skateparks for both design and build to anyone considering such a project. The Thomas J. Evans Foundation partnered with the City of Newark, Ohio, to bring a skatepark to our community. Our skatepark officially opened in August and we couldn’t be more proud to have partnered with Spohn Ranch.

We are confident when we say that this park is a success because we started with the right design and build company! We are truly grateful to Spohn Ranch for their knowledge, professionalism, passion and expertise in skateparks.”
• Jennifer Roberts, Administrative Director

EVERETT PARK SKATEPARK - NEWARK, OH

IMPRESSED THAT THE ON-SITE CREW

MEMBERS WERE ALSO SKATEBOARDERS
“The entire team - from the designers to the on-site builders, were great to work with from start to finish. The on-site crew was professional, courteous to other staff members and informative to the public during the process. I was also impressed that the on-site crew members were also skateboarders, so they had a personal interest in the fine details.

The proof of a great product is the user’s ability to enjoy it for long periods of time, which exceeded expectations. Great company, great results and I would recommend Spohn Ranch to other communities interested in a quality skatepark, using the design-build process.” • Dianne Hoover, Recreation and Parks Director

PLANZ PARK SKATEPARK - BAKERSFIELD, CA

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

1.3: project team

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION CHART

COMMUNITY LOCAL SKATEBOARDERS,
BIKE RIDERS, NEIGHBORS, ETC.

SPOHN RANCH

SKATEPARK DESIGN-BUILD

CONTRACTOR

AARON SPOHN

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE

MARK BRADFORD

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT

CHARLIE WILKINS

LEAD DESIGNER

KIRSTEN DERMER

ADMINISTRATIVE

SPOHN STEEL FAB SHOP

RAILS, COPING, FORMS,
SCREEDS, ETC.

SPOHN FIELD CREW

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS, SHOTCRETE

NOZZLEMEN, CONCRETE FINISHERS,
IRON WORKERS, ETC.

CITY OF SHAFTER
OWNER
YOU’RE IN
GOOD HANDS.

THERE ISN’T A BUILDING REQUIREMENT OR SITE CONSTRAINT
OUR TEAM OF SPECIALIZED EXPERTS HASN’T SEEN.

AND SOLVED.

JASON BALDESSARI

PROJECT MANAGER

LOCAL CONSULTANTS

CIVIL ENGINEER,
SURVEYOR, ETC.

BSE STRUCTURAL

CA-LICENSED

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES PROJECT TEAM SPOHN RANCH, INC.

AARON
SPOHN

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Aaron is the embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit. When he used a carpentry background to start Spohn Ranch in the early ‘90’s, he had no back-up plan – he put everything he had behind his passion for wheel sports. That passion culminated in a backyard half-pipe that not only gave birth to a community, but eventually an award-winning skatepark design-build firm.

After Aaron helped launch skateparks into the mainstream when he partnered with ESPN to develop the X-Games, Spohn Ranch’s backyard roots spread globally in the form of hundreds of cutting-edge creations.

From permanent skateable landscapes to innovative installations for high-profile events, Aaron and Spohn Ranch have played an invaluable role in the exponential development of wheel sports. Hailed by insiders as a pioneer of the modern municipal skatepark, Aaron has also spent considerable effort promoting the industry as a whole and sharing his extensive knowledge – leading the ASTM committee that created safety standards for public skateparks and lecturing at parks and recreation conferences across the country.

SKILLS + EXPERTISE

SKATEPARK DESIGN/BUILD
CARPENTRY | CONCRETE

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
MASTER-PLANNING | ASTM

SKATEPARK OPERATIONS

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROJECT ROLE:

Principal-in-Charge
EDUCATION:

School of Hard Knocks
EXPERIENCE:
40+ years skateboarding
25+ years in skatepark industry
ACCREDITATIONS:

National Recreation & Park Association
California Park & Recreation Society
BACKGROUND:

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

CHARLIE

WILKINS

SKATEPARK DESIGNER
Born and raised in Massachusetts, Charlie became a professional skateboarder in 1996 and helped pioneer the Boston skateboarding scene. After making the transition to the West Coast in 2011, Charlie connected with Spohn Ranch through our event work for the Mountain Dew Tour. He had honed his AutoCAD skills as Alli Sports & NBC’s lead designer and builder since the Dew Tour’s inception in 2005 – a role in which he designed and built dozens of world-class event courses for our industry’s premiere athletes. Charlie’s CAD expertise and ability to work with tight spaces and timelines made him a perfect fit for Spohn Ranch and he’s since enjoyed a seamless transition into our design department.

SKILLS + EXPERTISE

SKATEPARK CONSTRUCTION
SKATEPARK DESIGN | AUTOCAD

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
SITE ANALYSIS | CONCRETE
GRADING & DRAINAGE | STEEL
CARPENTRY | OPERATIONS

EVENT PRODUCTION
PROJECT ROLE:

Lead Designer
EDUCATION:

School of Hard Knocks
EXPERIENCE:
30+ years skateboarding
15+ years in skatepark industry
ACCREDITATIONS:

Professional Skateboarder (1996 - 2010)
World Cup Skateboarding (Judge)
BACKGROUND:
• Planz Park Skatepark - Bakersfield, California
• DiGiorgio Park Skatepark - Arvin, California
• PHR Pump Track & Skatepark - San Diego, California
HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT LIST:
• North Beardsley Skatepark - Bakersfield, California
• X Park - La Quinta, California
• Jane Reynolds Park Skatepark - Lancaster, Calfiornia
PROJECT TEAM SPOHN RANCH, INC.

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES JASON

BALDESSARI

VP OF DEVELOPMENT
Born and raised in New Jersey, surfing was Jason’s first love. Given the inconsistencies of Jersey waves however, Jason immersed himself in the full spectrum of East Coast action sports - whether in the ocean, the streets or the mountains. With a passion for the outdoors, Jason naturally transitioned into a career in the recreation industry in 2005. In 2008, he pulled the trigger on a long overdue relocation to a climate that better suited his love for action sports, landing in Southern California and becoming a full-time member of Spohn Ranch. Since then, Jason’s AutoCAD and critical thinking skills have led interdisciplinary teams for 150+ projects across 40+ states – always focused on innovative design.

SKILLS + EXPERTISE
skatepark design | AUTOCAD

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
SITE ANALYSIS | CONCRETE
community engagement
COST ESTIMATING | SCHEDULING

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROJECT ROLE:

Project Manager
EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science,
Monmouth University
EXPERIENCE:
25+ years skateboarding
15+ years in skatepark industry
ACCREDITATIONS:

LEED Green Associate
New Jersey Recreation & Park Association
BACKGROUND:
• Planz Park Skatepark - Bakersfield, California
• DiGiorgio Park Skatepark - Arvin, California
• PHR Pump Track & Skatepark - San Diego, California
HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT LIST:
• North Beardsley Skatepark - Bakersfield, California
• X Park - La Quinta, California
• Jane Reynolds Park Skatepark - Lancaster, Calfiornia
PROJECT TEAM SPOHN RANCH, INC.

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES MARK

BRADFORD

VP OF CONSTRUCTION
Mark is the most respected and in-demand construction superintendent in the skatepark industry. He has spent his entire adult life eating and breathing wheeled sports, developing an unparalleled breadth of experience. He’s highly skilled in all facets of construction, from steel fab to mass grading, but is considered a concrete virtuoso with multiple certifications from the American Shotcrete Association and expert analysis featured in industry publications. Having personally executed hundreds of turnkey skatepark builds in 40+ states and 10+ countries, Mark intimately understands how to oversee construction and will settle for nothing less than his industry-defining standards.

SKILLS + EXPERTISE

LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR
ACI-CERTIFIED NOZZLEMAN | OSHA
CONCRETE | GRADING & DRAINAGE

HEAVY EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY
STEEL FABRICATION | CARPENTRY
ELECTRICAL | LANDSCAPING
COST ESTIMATING | LOGIStics
PROJECT ROLE:

Construction
Superintendent
EDUCATION:

School of Hard Knocks
EXPERIENCE:
25+ years skateboarding
20+ years in skatepark industry
ACCREDITATIONS:

American Concrete Institute
American Shotcrete Association
BACKGROUND:
• Planz Park Skatepark - Bakersfield, California
• DiGiorgio Park Skatepark - Arvin, California
• PHR Pump Track & Skatepark - San Diego, California
HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT LIST:
• North Beardsley Skatepark - Bakersfield, California
• X Park - La Quinta, California
• Jane Reynolds Park Skatepark - Lancaster, Calfiornia
PROJECT TEAM SPOHN RANCH, INC.

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES PROJECT TEAM SPOHN RANCH, INC.

KIRSTEN
DERMER

CEO & CFO
Kirsten is Los Angeles born and raised. While attending Venice High in the early ‘90s she and her brother Mark befriended their new neighbor Aaron Spohn, joining him in his relentless pursuit of skating and building ramps at his house. It wasn’t long before that house transformed into a community dubbed “Spohn Ranch”. And with innate ambition and drive, it wasn’t long before Kirsten transformed from one of Aaron’s first employees into the CEO that would help Spohn Ranch evolve from a small family business into an award-winning, nationwide design-build firm. A counterweight to Aaron’s free-spirit, Kirsten steered the ship through good times and bad, always keeping the company on course for success. Kirsten is truly the glue that holds the company together.

Intimately involved in the wheel sports industry for 20+ years, the breadth of Kirsten’s experience is vast. In addition to earning a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from UCLA, she has developed expertise in every facet of skatepark design, construction and operations – with a focus on executing all financial, legal and administrative matters. This ensures our designers and builders are freed up to do what they do best.

SKILLS + EXPERTISE
government contracting
interstate commerce
insurance | bonding
certified payroll | invoicing
licensure | human resources
skatepark operations
event production | permitting
PROJECT ROLE:

Administrative
EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science,
University of California Los Angeles
EXPERIENCE:
20+ years in
skatepark industry
AFFILIATIONS:

Entrepreneurs Organization
(Los Angeles Chapter)
BACKGROUND:

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

1.4: project approach

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TASK 1.1 PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING
Spohn Ranch’s team, the City and other relevant
stakeholders will kick-off the project via an in-person meeting. We will review the project goals, schedule
and points of coordination. We will compile and
distribute a contact sheet with contact information for all personnel who will be involved with the project.

Task 1.1 Deliverable:
• Contact Sheet (PDF)
• Meeting Minutes (PDF)
TASK 1.2 SITE WALKTHROUGH
Spohn Ranch’s team will lead a site walkthrough with
the City to review existing conditions, photograph the
site and discuss opportunities and constraints.

Task 1.2 Deliverable:
• Walkthrough Minutes (PDF)
TASK 1.3 INFORMATION GATHERING & REVIEW
During the Project Kick-Off Meeting, Spohn Ranch’s
team and the City will take stock of existing site data, studies and any other information pertinent to the
project and project site. We will review existing
information and commission additional studies as
necessary. The site information typically required to
begin design work is as follows:
• Site survey (AutoCAD)
• Geotechnical report
• As-built drawings
• Any master plan design work or future
improvements planned for the site
• Any local, state or federal design requirements
PROJECT APPROACH PHASE 1 - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TASK 1.4 PUBLIC INPUT SURVEY
Spohn Ranch will create an online survey to collect
design input from the community.

Task 1.4 Deliverable:
• Survey Flyer with QR Code (JPEG)
• Online Survey (URL)
TASK 1.5 PUBLIC INPUT MEETING #1
Spohn Ranch will lead an in-person meeting to give
a “Skateparks 101” presentation and collect design
input from the community.

Task 1.5 Deliverable:
• Meeting Flyer (JPEG)
• Meeting Minutes (PDF)
TASK 1.6 75% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Incorporating feedback from the Public Input Survey
and Public Input Meeting #1, Spohn Ranch will
prepare two (2) alternate conceptual designs.

Conceptual designs will address footprint, access,
circulation, spacing, elevations and terrain
sections, but not detail the specific dimensions of
every obstacle.

Task 1.6 Deliverable:
• 3D Renderings (JPEG)
• Labeled & Scaled Site Plans (PDF)
• Construction Cost Estimates (PDF)
• 2D Bases (AutoCAD)
PROJECT APPROACH PHASE 1 - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES SMART SKATEPARK DESIGN IS DEMOCRATIC. THE RATIO OF STREET TO

TRANSITION-STYLE TERRAIN AND THE SPECTRUM OF SKILL LEVELS SHOULD COMPLEMENT THE UNIQUE MAKE-UP OF EACH COMMUNITY.

PROJECT APPROACH PHASE 1 - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TASK 1.7 PUBLIC INPUT MEETING #2
Spohn Ranch will lead an in-person public meeting
to present the alternate conceptual designs and
solicit final community feedback.

Task 1.7 Deliverable:
• Meeting Flyer (JPEG)
• Meeting Minutes (PDF)
NOT JUST GREY BLOBS OF CONCRETE.

COLORFUL. ARCHITECTURAL.

WORKS OF ART.

TASK 1.8 100% DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Incorporating feedback from Public Input Meeting #2,
Spohn Ranch will refine the preferred conceptual design.

Task 1.8 Deliverable:
• 3D Renderings (JPEG)
• Labeled & Scaled Site Plan (PDF)
• Construction Cost Estimate (PDF)
• 2D Base (AutoCAD)
PROJECT APPROACH PHASE 1 - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TASK 2.1 90% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Upon reviewing 100% Design Development with
the City, Spohn Ranch will prepare a 90%
Construction Documents submittal detailing the
site improvements.

Task 2.1 Deliverable:
• 90% Construction Documents (PDF,
AutoCAD & Hard Copy)
• Cover Sheet
• 3D Perspective
• Site Plan
• Erosion Control Plan
• Demolition Plan
• Grading & Drainage Plan
• Steel Plan
• Layout Plan
• Jointing Plan
• Color Plan
• Sections
• Details
• Specifications (CSI MasterFormat)
TASK 2.2 90% CD REVIEW MEETING
The City will review the 90% Construction
Documents submittal and prepare redline comments.

Spohn Ranch will lead a virtual meeting with the
City to review the redline comments and identify
actions necessary to address the comments.

Task 2.2 Deliverable:
• Meeting Minutes (PDF)
TASK 2.3 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Spohn Ranch will incorporate feedback from the 90%
Construction Documents Review Meeting and finalize
the 100% Construction Documents submittal. Spohn
Ranch will also coordinate with the City to obtain the
permits necessary for construction.

Task 2.3 Deliverable:
• 100% Construction Documents (PDF, AutoCAD
& Hard Copy)
• Permits (PDF & Hard Copy)
PROJECT APPROACH PHASE 2 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TASK 3.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING
At the start of construction, Spohn Ranch’s
Construction Superintendent will meet with the
City and other project stakeholders on site to
review the scope of work, schedule and points of
coordination.

The Superintendent will also lead weekly on-site
meetings with the City to answer questions and
provide progress updates.

Task 3.1 Deliverable:
• Meeting Agenda (PDF)
• Construction Schedule (PDF)
• Meeting Minutes (PDF)
TASK 3.2 SITE PREPARATION
Spohn Ranch’s veteran construction team will prepare the site for construction, with the first step of establishing a safe and organized job site. A typical scope is as follows, but dependent on local project requirements:
• Temporary security fencing
• Temporary BMP & erosion/sediment control measures
• Temporary dumpster & concrete wash-out
• Temporary restroom
• Stabilized construction entrance
• Temporary water & power hook-up
• Utility locates
• Site staking & layout
PROJECT APPROACH PHASE 3 - CONSTRUCTION

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TASK 3.3 STEEL FABRICATION
Once construction permits are issued, certified welders and iron workers will begin fabricating the steel coping, grind rails and edge protection at Spohn Ranch’s 25,000 square foot facility in City of Industry, California. The steel is then hot-dip galvanized or powder coated.

Spohn Ranch is the only skatepark builder that uses state-of-the-art CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology to cut all screeds and forming lumber, ensuring the exact radii, angles and dimensions specified in the construction documents.

PROJECT APPROACH PHASE 3 - CONSTRUCTION

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TASK 3.4 DRAINAGE & EARTHWORK
With the construction site established, Spohn Ranch will clear the site, then install utilities including the drainage system.

When trenches are backfilled and compacted and utility lines are stubbed out for future connections, Spohn Ranch will then contour the skateable terrain.

Spohn Ranch will coordinate compaction testing as necessary. • Demolition, clearing and grubbing
• Rough grading
• Excavation
• Moisture-condition and compact subgrade
• Import/export fill material
• Fine grading
• Trenching
• Utility installation
PROJECT APPROACH PHASE 3 - CONSTRUCTION

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TASK 3.5 FORMING, REBAR & STEEL INSTALL
With utilities and earthwork substantially complete, Spohn Ranch will prepare the skateable terrain for concrete by executing the installation of forms, reinforcing steel and steel coping, grind rails and edge protection. Spohn Ranch will coordinate inspections for forming and rebar as necessary.

TASK 3.6 PLACE CONCRETE/SHOTCRETE
Spohn Ranch’s ACI-certified shotcrete nozzlemen will lead our team in shooting and placing concrete to bring the various sections of terrain to life. Our specialty concrete mix design will be refined as we develop a better understanding of the site’s soil conditions and collaborate with a local ready mixed concrete plant. Spohn Ranch will coordinate concrete testing as necessary.

PROJECT APPROACH PHASE 3 - CONSTRUCTION

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TASK 3.7 DETAIL WORK, PUNCH LIST & CLEAN-UP
After a methodical concrete curing process, Spohn Ranch will execute the final detail work including landscaping, caulking and power-washing.

Upon substantial completion, Spohn Ranch will conduct
a walkthrough with the City to identify final punch list items. When the final punch list items are addressed, we will clean up the site and de-mobilize. Lastly, we will lead an educational training session with the City to review maintenance / inspection guidelines.

TASK 3.8 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
Upon the City issuing a substantial completion notice,
Spohn Ranch will execute the final paperwork and submit project close out deliverables.

Task 3.8 Deliverable:
• Owner’s Manual (PDF)
• Warranty (PDF)
• As-Built Drawings (PDF, AutoCAD & Hard Copy)
NOT CUTTING THEM.
carving
corners.

PROJECT APPROACH PHASE 3 - CONSTRUCTION

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES As a Los Angeles based company, headquartered in the
epicenter of the skateboard industry, Spohn Ranch has strong ties to skateboard brands and professional skateboarders.

Coordinating with local partners, we’ll tap into our industry network as we assist the City in hosting a grand opening celebration – coordinating skateboard demonstrations, ribbon cutting, PA system, product giveaways, etc.

WE WILL TAP INTO OUR CONNECTIONS

WITH PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARDERS &

INDUSTRY BRANDS TO GIVE SHAFTER

YOUTH A GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
THEY’LL NEVER FORGET

CELEBRATE WITH

PRO SKATEBOARDERS
PROJECT APPROACH GRAND OPENING + BEYOND

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

SUPPORT
BEYOND

THE GRAND

OPENING
As our past clients can attest, our custom service
is so exceptional because as skateboarders
and wheel sports athletes ourselves, we are so
passionate about our work. These aren’t just
projects and paychecks. We consider each Spohn
Ranch skatepark a one-of-a-kind work of art.

We develop an intimate understanding of the
community and establish close relationships with
local skateboarders and wheel sports athletes
that extend far beyond the life of the contract.

Additionally, given Spohn Ranch’s proximity
to the site, we are also including five years of
annual inspections at no extra cost to the City.

As the City knows, skateboarding is a
high-impact activity. Frequent and thorough
check-ups will help minimize any potential safety
or maintenance issues. Spohn Ranch will
schedule site visits with City staff once every year
for the next five years.
5 YEARS OF ANNUAL INSPECTIONS

AT NO ADDITIONAL COST
PROJECT APPROACH GRAND OPENING + BEYOND

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES Spohn Ranch projects are managed by seasoned experts with decades of experience navigating complex projects, leading interdisciplinary teams and using critical-thinking skills to address unique challenges.

As shown in our organization chart, a clear chain of command and division of responsibilities sets the stage for success and provides a safety net that guarantees information never slips through the cracks. At the start of the project we’ll launch an online portal for the project accessible by project team members and City staff. The portal will provide a server for all project files and include a project schedule that tracks progress and identifies key milestones.

Through the lens of three decades of skatepark construction experience, we engage in an exhaustive upfront planning process that ensures responsible design work and helps us avoid surprises down the road that cost both time and money.

Then, prior to the construction phase, Spohn Ranch will submit our standard QC Master Plan for material testing. We’ll cross reference it with the client’s standards and refine it as necessary. • project checklist
• meticulous info gathering
• defined tasks + deliverables
• dropbox + team gantt
• REGULAR QC TESTING
• PUNCH LIST WALKTHROUGH
spohn ranch + client
• CLEAR CHAIN OF COMMAND
• PRE-DESIGN MEETING
• DESIGN REVIEW MEETINGS
• CONSTRUCTION HANDOFF MEETING
• ONGOING FEEDBACK LOOP
• AFTER-ACTION MEETINGS
spohn ranch INTERNAL

PROJECT APPROACH QUALITY CONTROL

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

PROJECT APPROACH CONCEPT DESIGN
• ALL SKILL LEVELS
• ALL WHEEL TYPES
• WELL-BALANCED TERRAIN
• THOUGHTFUL FLOW
• CONCRETE DURABILITY
• MODERN AESTHETIC
We’ve prepared a preliminary concept to
illustrate one potential design approach and to
serve as a discussion tool for the future public
engagement process. While we’re excited about
this design direction, we still need to engage
in a thorough information gathering process
(including topographic survey and geotechnical
study) before we can prepare highly-accurate
designs. We look forward to collaborating with
the public to refine the vision and create a
design that is embraced by all stakeholders.

We remain open to a design-build utilizing steel
ramps, but feel confident the public will prefer
modern concrete terrain.

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

PROJECT APPROACH CONCEPT DESIGN

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

PROJECT APPROACH CONCEPT DESIGN

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

PROJECT APPROACH CONCEPT DESIGN

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES PROJECT APPROACH CONCRETE VS. STEEL RAMPS COMPARISON
concrete steel ramps
PUBLIC PERCEPTION MODERN + STATE-OF-THE-ART OUTDATED + CHEAP

CREATIVE POTENTIAL LIMITLESS ORGANIC SHAPES LIMITED LINEAR SHAPES AESTHETICS CONTEMPORARY + HIGH-QUALITY BASIC + ANTIQUATED

DURABILITY /

MAINTENANCE

MAXIMUM DURABILITY FREQUENT MAINTENANCE

NOISE MINIMUM NOISE LEVELS MAXIMUM NOISE LEVELS

TEMPERATURE COOL EXTREME HEAT REFLECTOR
SAFETY MAXIMUM SAFETY SHIFTING PANELS, LOOSE BOLTS, HEAT, ETC. 5 YEAR OUTLOOK NO MAINTENANCE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE REQUIRED 10 YEAR OUTLOOK NO MAINTENANCE REQUIRED MAJOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED 15 YEAR OUTLOOK MINOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED UNSAFE + UPGRADE TO CONCRETE

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

1.5: WARRANTY

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES Spohn Ranch provides the following limited warranties effective upon the date of substantial completion of the project or first use by Client. Spohn Ranch makes no other representation or warranty, whether implied or express, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or any other type or kind. 1-YEAR MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY:

Any material or work that is vandalized, destroyed or suffers damage from abuse (including use of salt), neglect, or Acts of God, is exempt from any warranty claims under this guarantee. Normal wear and tear, normal cracking (cracks less than 3/16” wide) and other issues related to the nature of cast-in-place concrete are excluded from this warranty. These issues include, but are not limited to, fading, weathering, shrinkage and scratching.

Spohn Ranch shall determine the validity of any warranty claim subject to its absolute and sole discretion. Client shall be provided written notice of any claim under this guarantee, including photographs and provision of all relevant information as soon as practicable, but in no event more than two business days’ of discovery. Notice must be provided to Spohn within the warranty period. Client’s continued use of any concrete after submission of a warranty claim shall void the claim. Any modifications, alterations, substitutions, repairs, or attempted repairs by persons other than Spohn Ranch void this warranty. Client’s failure to allow sufficient cure time before first use voids this warranty.

Spohn shall commence warranty repairs within a reasonable time after Spohn determines that a warranty claim is valid.

Spohn reserves the right to visually inspect any claimed issue. Client agrees to cooperate fully with Spohn in its investigation in all material ways.

The warranty stated above is valid only if the improvements have been maintained and inspected in accordance with Spohn Ranch, Inc. instructions, and have been subjected to normal use for the purpose for which the improvements were designed. All disputes related to warranty claims are subject to the arbitration provisions set forth in Spohn’s Terms and Conditions and/or any contract between the parties. This warranty is exclusive of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability, which are specifically disclaimed.

Repair is Client’s exclusive remedy under this transaction.

WARRANTY SPOHN RANCH, INC.

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

1.6: project SCHEDULE

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

PROJECT SCHEDULE SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

1.7: FINANCIAL STABILITY

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES 3 DECADES OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
DOESN’T HAPPEN ON ACCIDENT.
• 12 in-office staff – drafters / designers, project
managers, estimators and support staff
• 30 in-the-field staff – shotcrete nozzlemen, concrete craftsmen, carpenters and equipment operators
• East LA fabrication shop – 25,000 square foot space
for steel fabrication and equipment/tool storage
• Licensed General Contractor in multiple states

SPOHN RANCH - PRESENT DAY
2023 marks thirty one years of uninterrupted service,
focused solely on skatepark design and construction.

We take pride in being a hard-working, passionate and
responsible family-owned business.
• Zero bankruptcies, loan defaults, changes of
ownership or operation under a different name
• Zero liquidated damages
• Zero instances of E&O insurance claims
We are currently bonded with Travelers Casualty and
Surety Company of America, with a bonding capacity in the amount of $3 million per project and $6 million aggregate.

We have a spotless bonding history over 25+ years of
business – none of our bonds / sureties have ever been
called upon for any reason.

Spohn Ranch has neither litigation history associated with project performance nor any past or pending litigation
against an Owner with whom we’ve contracted.

FINANCIAL/LEGAL STABILITY
• National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)
• New York City Parks & Recreation (Passport)
• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• American Shotcrete Association (ASA)
• Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
• American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)
• World Skateboarding Federation (WSF)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Spohn Ranch maintains, at a minimum, the following
coverage. Certificates are available upon request.
• Errors and Omissions / Professional Liability -
$2,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate
• Workers Compensation and Employers Liability -
$1,000,000
• Automobile Liability for owned and non-owned -
$1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate
• Comprehensive/Commerical General Liability -
$1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate
• Excess Liability (Umbrella) - $9,000,000

INSURANCE
QUALIFICATIONS FINANCIAL + LEGAL STABILITY

SPOHN RANCH - PRESENT DAY

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

1.8: ADDITIONAL FORMS

REQUIRED FORM – DIR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to propose on, be listed in a proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. See http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html for additional information.

No proposal will be accepted, nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. This requirement will apply to all work under this RFP that is subject to the prevailing wage requirements set forth in Labor Code section 1720, et. seq., (“Prevailing Wage Work”) and to proposer and any subcontractor proposed to perform such work.

Offeror hereby certifies that it is aware of the registration requirements set forth in Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 and is currently registered as a contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations.

Name of Proposer: _____________________________________ DIR Registration Number: ______________________________ *Name of Proposed Subcontractor: ____________________________ DIR Registration Number: __________________________________ *Include additional sheets as necessary to list additional proposed subcontractors who will perform Prevailing Wage Work, and DIR registration numbers.

Offeror further acknowledges:

1. Offeror shall maintain a current DIR registration for the duration of the project.

2. Offeror shall include the requirements of Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 in its contract(s) with subcontractors engaged to perform any Prevailing Wage Work, and shall ensure that all such subcontractors are registered at the time of proposal opening and maintain registration status for the duration of the project.

3. Failure to submit this form or comply with any of the above requirements may result in a finding that the proposal is non-responsive.

Signature: ______________________________________________ Name and Title: ____________________________________________ Dated:______________________________________________________ Spohn Ranch, Inc.
1000005197
Kirsten Dermer, CEO
6/8/23

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

COST BREAKDOWN SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
SCOPE OF WORK: ESTIMATED COST:

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT $5,000.00
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS $5,000.00
MOBILIZATION & GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS $30,000.00 CUTTING / DEMO FOR SLAB TRENCHES $20,000.00
GEOFOAM $40,000.00
CONCRETE ELEMENTS $220,000.00
CONCRETE DECKS $60,000.00
CONCRETE TURNDOWN WALLS $45,000.00
STEEL COPING, EDGE PROTECTION & GRIND / GUARD RAILS $65,000.00 BONDING $10,000.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $500,000.00
Assumptions:
• Estimate assumes California DIR prevailing wage rates • Estimate assumes City to remove existing skatepark equipment • Estimate assumes City to provide temporary water / power access within 150’ of skatepark footprint • Estimate does not include permit fees
• Estimate does not include 3rd party testing / inspections • Estimate does not include union labor requirements
• Estimate does not include graffiti removal
• Estimate does not include taxes other than payroll taxes and sales taxes on materials • Estimate does not include any work not expressly described in scope of work • Estimate is valid for 30 days from 6.9.23

HISTORIC CORE RECREATION REHABILITATION AND

ENHANCEMENT PROJECT - SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

SHAFTER, CA

TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER LETTER 3
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 4
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE 6
PROJECT REFERENCES 8
PROJECT TEAM 16
PROJECT APPROACH 24
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION APPROACH 28
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION APPROACH 29
MODULAR SAMPLE DESIGN 30
CONCRETE SAMPLE DESIGN 32
PRO SERIES SPECS 34
PRO SERIES WARRANTY 35
PRO SERIES MAINTENANCE 36
CONCRETE WARRANTY 37
CONCRETE MAINTENANCE 38
FINANCIAL STABILITY/INSURANCE CERTIFICATION 39
MODULAR SCHEDULE 40
CONCRETE SCHEDULE 42
GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 44
WORKERS COMPENSATION 45
EXHIBIT 10-U 47
EXHIBIT 10-Q 50
DIR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION 51
CONTRACTORS LICENSE 52
COST BREAKDOWN 53

COVER LETTER
Project Team,
With more than 25 years of experience in the action sports industry, American Ramp Company (ARC) understands the importance of designing facilities that foster a safe environment, are engineered to stand the test of time, and include features that all users and all skill levels can enjoy. It is our goal with your project to give your user group a space to progress in their skill and commune with their fellow athletes. It is also our goal, for the city’s sake, to ensure we do this diligently, consider grant requirements and deadlines, as well as establish a finished product that is easy to maintain.

As outlined below, the City can be confident ARC will design a quality skatepark your community can enjoy for years to come.

Established Industry Experts. Since 1998, ARC has partnered with communities around the world to complete thousands of skatepark designs and builds. As skaters and bikers ourselves, we understand the importance of community input and detailed craftsmanship throughout every step of the design process. We are also the only company in the industry that offers both modular and cast on site skateparks allowing us to provide you with an unbiased opinion and approach towards your design engagement process.

Experience in Grant Funded Projects. ARC has worked on hundreds of projects with large and small grants included in the process. With a working backward approach, our team establishes deadlines for all required tasks, required forms, and milestones to ensure these grant requirements are met within the timeframe we have been given.

Construction Driven Approach. As a full-service design and build company, ARC designs skateparks with construction in mind. With this firsthand construction knowledge, we have a unique understanding of how the skatepark should be developed. Additionally, this knowledge gives us a true understanding of project costs, resulting in an accurate estimate.

Multi Wheel and Ability Focus. To create all-inclusive, multi wheel skateparks, ARC incorporates features all users (skateboards, scooters, bikes, roller blades, wheelchairs, etc.) can enjoy. We focus on designing street and transition style parks with features that progress in difficulty and cater to various riding styles.

Innovative Designs. As the action sports industry leader, we are constantly looking for ways to innovate and push the industry forward. We were the first action sports company to combine skateparks with pump tracks, have worked with adaptive use riders to design adaptive skate and bike features, and our team has a full steel fabrication shop allowing us to design and create truly unique features that pay homage to the city.

In this proposal, you will find a description of our firm’s qualifications, project approach, and references all showcasing our ability to design a custom skatepark which reflects your design priorities. Thank you for considering our team as the designer and builder of this facility. We hope to partner with you to provide a world-class skatepark for the City of Shafter.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Respectfully,
Blake Robinson
Action Sports Development Specialist
[email protected]
417-206-6816 x 124
John Hunter
CEO/Owner
[email protected]
417-206-6816 x 103
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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
We believe that communities need challenging and safe place to gather and recreate. Our Passion is rooted in action sports as designers, builders and participants. Getting people outside and active on a consistent basis changes lives, and changing lives helps to change the world.

In 1998, Nathan Bemo founded American Ramp Company (ARC). As an avid skater, Nathan’s focus was to design and build innovative skateparks. To achieve this, Nathan assembled a world-class team consisting of skateboarders, BMXers, mountain bike riders, engineers, landscape architects, and veteran builders. These full-time employees make up our legendary design team. This team’s focus is to further action sports on a global scale.

Today, ARC is truly the leader in the development of action sports facilities for communities large and small. From advocacy, design, and engineering help for a small town–to a million dollar skatepark, our team’s passion will pave the way for your custom skatepark.

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CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

COMPLETED CONCRETE PROJECTS LIST
Project Name Project Owner Designer Completed (*To Be) Sqft Cost Solano Skate Park Plaza City of Phoenix, AZ ARC/Pivot *Dec 2022 2,950 $179,000 Aberdeen Skatepark City of Aberdeen, MD ARC/Pivot 2022 9,700 $593,000 South Portland Skatepark City of South Portland, ME Pillar 2022 9,100 $545,000 Wakefield Skatepark Fairfax County, VA ARC/Pivot 2022 19,500 $1,193,000 Waterville Skatepark City of Waterville, ME ARC/Pivot 2022 2,250 $135,000 Lars Simenson Skatepark Village of Montauk, NY ARC/Pivot 2022 20,800 $1,410,000 Cushing Skatepark City of Englewood, CO ARC/Pivot 2022 5,900 $355,000 Enchanted Hills Skatepark City of Perris, CA Community Works 2022 7,200 $418,000 Mallette Park Skatepark & Pumptrack City of Red River, NM ARC/Pivot 2022 4,200 $250,000 Pennsauken Skatepark Township of Pennsauken, NJ ARC/Pivot 2022 11,000 $670,000 LP Stewart Family Skatepark City of Hickman, NE ARC/Pivot 2022 5,000 $300,000 Fountain Mesa Park City of Fountain, CO ARC/Pivot 2021 4,100 $200,000 Granby Skatepark City of Granby, CO ARC/Pivot 2021 6,500 $162,000 Rotary Park Skatepark & Pumptrack City of Bernalillo, NM ARC/Pivot 2021 5,200 $200,000 Waggener Farm Skatepark City of Berthoud, CO ARC/Pivot 2021 12,400 $529,000 Augusta Skatepark City of Augusta, ME ARC/Pivot 2021 4,000 $144,000 Eglin Skatepark City of Crestview, FL ARC/Pivot 2021 6,600 $335,000 Dry Creek Run Skatepark City of Mitchell, SD ARC/Pivot 2021 2,900 $120,000 Forest Park Skatepark City of Forest Park, IL ARC/Pivot 2021 1,000 $64,000 Frontier Skatepark City of Naperville, IL ARC/Pivot 2021 2,900 $93,000 Gibbs Park Skatepark City of Mount Vernon, MO ARC/Pivot 2021 3,900 $148,000 Hampton Skatepark City of Hampton, GA ARC/Pivot 2021 3,400 $138,000 Kailua Rec Center Skatepark Association of Skateboarders of Hawaii ARC/Pivot 2021 4,500 $125,000 Bangor Skatepark City of Bangor, ME ARC/Pivot 2021 2,500 $170,000 Matthews Park Skatepark City of Greenbrier, AR ARC/Pivot 2020 2,000 $100,000 Trumann Skatepark City of Trumann, AR ARC/Pivot 2020 2,000 $50,000 Berylwood Park Skate Plaza Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District ARC 2020 5500 $225,000 Holmes Beach Skate Park City of Holmes Beach, FL ARC/Pivot 2020 7,500 $150,000 Chuck Mitsui Backyard Skatepark Chuck Mitsui, Hawaii ARC/Pivot 2020 1,500 $60,000 LP Stewart Family Skate Park City of Hickman, NE ARC/Pivot 2020 4,000 $200,000 Laconia Skatepark City of Laconia, NH ARC/Pivot 2020 3,500 $170,000 Blake Baldwin Skatepark City of Norman, OK ARC/Pivot 2020 20,000 $970,000 Freefall Action Sports Park Borough of Quakertown, PA ARC/Pivot 2020 16,000 $590,000 West Yas Gebal - Abu Dhabi ARC/Pivot 2020 15,000 $600,000 Fort Atkinson Wheels Park City of Fort Atkinson, WI ARC/Pivot 2020 6,000 $285,000 Auburn-Opelika Skate Park City of Auburn/City of Opelika, AL ARC/Pivot 2019 8,000 $300,000 Festival Fields Park City of Avondale, AZ ARC/Pivot 2019 15,000 $748,581 Autrey Park Town of Superior, CO ARC/Pivot 2019 10,000 $469,000 South Windsor Skate Park Town of South Windsor, CT ARC/Pivot 2019 4,000 $173,000 Gulfport Skatepark City of Gulfport, FL ARC/Pivot 2019 5,000 $120,000 Lot 11 Skatepark City of Miami, FL ARC/Pivot 2019 40,000 $1,072,000 Skatepark of Tampa Skatepark of Tampa, FL ARC/Pivot 2019 4,500 N/A Crazy Mac Skatepark Town of Windham, ME ARC/Pivot 2019 2,500 $100,000 Maplewood Skatepark City of Maplewood, MO Stantec 2019 7,000 $65,000 Project Name Project Owner Designer Completed Sqft Cost Las Brisas Skatepark City of Reno, NV ARC 2019 10,000 $266,000 Hudayriat Island Gebal - Abu Dhabi ARC/Pivot 2019 16,000 $800,000 La Crosse Skatepark City of La Crosse, WI ARC/Pivot 2019 18,000 $75,000 Mansel Carter Oasis Park Town of Queen Creek, AZ Stantec 2018 12,000 $379,800 Smith Park City of Boston, MA Stantec 2018 10,000 $440,000 Cape Skatepark City of Cape Girardeau, MO ARC/Pivot 2018 6,000 $264,000 Highlands Skatepark Town of Highlands, NC ARC 2018 5,000 $211,000 Akoya Skate Park Gebal - Dubai SDG 2018 25,000 $400,000 Reem Municipal Park Gebal - Abu Dhabi ARC/Pivot 2018 26,000 $1,000,000 Riverfront Skate & Bike Park City of Fort Smith, AR ARC/Pivot 2017 15,000 $600,000 Sapwi Trails Community Park Conejo Recreation and Park District, CA Wormhoudt 2017 6000 $178,500 Miguel Ribera Skatepark City of Reno, NV ARC 2017 12,000 $200,000 Kiwanis Park Skateboard Park City of Lufkin, TX ARC 2017 5,152 $160,000 Winston-Salem Skatepark City of Winston Salem, NC ARC 2016 12,500 $141,295 Liberty Skatepark Town of Liberty, NY ARC 2016 3,500 $80,835 Warsaw Federal Skatepark City of Cincinnati, OH ARC 2016 2,500 $59,728 Rio Grande City Skatepark City of Rio Grande City, TX ARC 2016 4,858 $150,000 Texarkana Skatepark City of Texarkana, TX ARC 2016 5,142 $250,000 K-Town Plaza City of Kanab, UT ARC 2016 8,760 $300,000
Schererville Skatepark Town of Schereville, IN ARC 2015 4,000 $220,000 Lake Charles Ward 3 Recreational Skatepark City of Lake Charles, LA ARC 2015 16,000 $350,000 Ewert Park Skatepark City of Joplin, MO ARC 2015 10,000 $303,000 Oak Creek Skate Plaza City of Centerville, OH ARC 2015 14,000 $145,000 Audie Murphy Ranch Skatepark City of Menifee, CA ARC 2014 13,500 $432,600 Lions Field Skatepark Village of Mundelein, IL ARC 2014 3,500 $138,000 Westminister Skatepark City of Westminister, MD ARC 2014 11,500 $295,000 Brownsville Skatepark City of Brownsville, TX ARC 2014 20,000 $450,000 Midlothian Skatepark City of Midlothian, TX ARC 2014 5,000 $80,000 Trailside Skatepark Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District, UT ARC 2014 16,500 $225,000 Banneker Skate Spot DC Parks and Recreation, Washington DC ARC 2013 5,000 $63,000 Palisades Skate Spot DC Parks and Recreation, Washington DC ARC 2013 4,000 $49,700 Takoma Skate Spot DC Parks and Recreation, Washington DC ARC 2013 9,000 $29,340 Shaw Skate Spot DC Parks and Recreation, Washington DC ARC 2013 11,500 $400,000 Trinidad Skate Spot DC Parks and Recreation, Washington DC ARC 2013 1,500 $59,000 Cosca Skatepark MNCPPC, MD ARC 2013 12,000 $720,000
Aurora Skatepark City of Aurora, ON ARC 2013 9,000 $400,000 Lone Pine Skatepark Healthy Communities, CA ARC 2012 7,500 $285,000 Westhoff Park Skatepark City of O'Fallon, MO ARC 2012 10,500 $400,000 Poplar Bluff Skatepark City of Poplar Bluff, MO ARC 2012 12,000 $404,067 Optimist Skatepark City of Washington, MO ARC 2012 6,500 $250,000 Espanola Skatepark Pueblo of Santa Clara, NM ARC 2012 6,500 $380,000 Yarmouth Skatepark Town of Yarmouth, NS ARC 2012 6,800 $197,858 Canarsie Skatepark Borough of Brooklyn, NY SR 2012 10,000 $289,785 Travis County Skatepark County of Travis, TX ARC/Newline 2012 40,000 $1,176,000 6 7

FESTIVAL FIELDS SKATEPARK

AVONDALE, AZ
The Avondale Festival Fields Park project is a
30-acre expansion and renovation of the existing
Festival Fields regional park for the City of
Avondale. Included in the project is a fishing lake,
splash park, skatepark, pumptrack, play courts,
ball fields, multi-use fields, restroom/concessions
building, picnic areas, dog park, and custom
designed play structures. We were contracted
to design and build both the skatepark and
pumptrack. The skatepark features a street/plaza
style of course that includes stairs, handrails, and
ledges and is connected to a pumptrack for an
added user experience.

Completed: 2019
Cost: $750,000.00
Contact:

Bryan Hughes
Parks & Rec Director
[email protected]
623.333.2416
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ENCHANTED HILLS

PARK SKATEPARK

PERRIS, CA
The Enchanted Hills Park Project is a 22-
acre oasis residing on the west end of the city
amongst a lower income community. This park
was devoted to using the native landscape and
natural stone outcroppings as a backdrop for the
community to gather and recreate. Included in
this project was a reworking of the existing bike
park area and addition of a skate park, both of
which were constructed by ARC. The park project
also included basketball courts, a splash pad, play
structures, and a network of walking paths, art,
and stone murals. This projects was funded in
part by a Prop 68 grant and is an active candidate
for SITES Certification.

Completed: 2022
Cost: $475,000
Grant: Prop. 68
Contact:

Alex Witham
ACT 1 Construction
c. 951-295-4677
o. 951-735-1184
[email protected]

PROJECT REFERENCES
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OLLIE MOUNTAIN

SPORTS PARK

TEHACHAPI, CA
After years of constant replacement of the phenolic
skate surfacing at their old skatepark, Tehachapi
Valley Recreation & Park District partnered with
ARC to do a full revamp in 2021. The $445,000
skatepark replacement project includes our Pro
Series Skatepark equipment with a 20-Year
Warranty. Local businesses coordinated with the
District to sponsor the new skatepark and have
their logos displayed throughout the park. Their
park includes custom coloring on pre-cast concrete
features as well as pro skater Willy Santos’ custom
DIY Spine feature.

Completed: 2022
Grants: Prop 68
Contact:

Corey Torres
District Manager
[email protected]
661.822.3228

PROJECT REFERENCES
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FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT

PARK SKATEPARK

LOS ANGELES, CA
We had the opportunity to work with LA County on
the Franklin D. Roosevelt Park and provide a great
skatepark. With a concrete pad already in place,
it was an easy decision to move forward with an
above-ground setup and revitalize the existing
space. This park has a perfect blend of transition
and plaza, catering to all skill levels and has both
concrete and steel ramps to offer up a variety of
preferences.

It is exciting to see a space, in the heart of the
Florence-Graham community, for skaters to really
develop their skills, interact with other users, and
commune together. We are glad we got to be a part
of it!
Completed: 2019
Contact:

Pedram Afshar
Project Manager
[email protected]
626.454.5222

PROJECT REFERENCES
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PROJECT TEAM
With a passion for skateboarding and a desire to work somewhere that didn’t require him wearing a tie, Nathan Bemo founded American Ramp Company (ARC) in 1998. What started out as just a couple of guys in a garage has evolved into an action sports development company with worldwide impact. As an avid skater and biker, Nathan’s focus for ARC/PBR is to design and build innovative action sports parks.

Julia made her Olympic debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where skateboarding was featured in the Olympic program for the very first time. Prior to the Olympic Games, she was the 23rd ranked women’s street skater in the World Skate Olympic World Skateboarding Rankings. She represented Austria in the women’s street event and finished in 18th place.

Nathan Bemo

DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER
Julia Brueckler

SKATEPARK DESIGNER/

PRO SKATEBOARDER

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Skateboarder since 1986
• Mountain Biker since 2009
• Built and ran BEMO skatepark from 1994-1998
• Founded American Ramp Company in 1998
• Responsible for thousands of skateparks across
43 countries
• Contractor’s license holder in multiple states
• Bachelor of Science in Business & Minor in Total
Quality Management from Missouri Southern
State University, 1998

NOTABLE PROJECTS
• Lot 11 Skatepark, Miami, FL
• Blake Baldwin Skatepark, Norman, OK
• Freefall Action Sports Park, Quakertown, PA
• Festival Fields Skatepark, Avondale, AZ
• Holmes Beach Skatepark, Holmes Beach, FL
• Eglin Skatepark, Crestview, FL
• Augusta Skatepark, Augusta, ME
• Bangor Skatepark, Bangor, ME

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Professional skateboarder since 2003
• 2020 Olympian
• Three-Time World Cup Winner
• Austrian Champion
• First Austrian Female Skateboarder at the
Summer X-GAMES
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PROJECT TEAM
Cody McEntire comes to the skateboard world by way of Texas. His breakout role was in the Digital Skateboarding video Smoke and Mirrors where he skated to the musical stylings of Lynard Skynard. He won Tampa Am back in 2006 and reached pro status in 2010. But for McEntire the “pro” title has never mattered much to him—he does it for the fun of it. That said, McEntire’s presence at Tampa Pro and Street League Skateboarding (SLS) events shows that he means business.

Chuck Dodge has an unrivaled ability to create skatepark designs that are aesthetically pleasing and functionally sound. Over the past decade, Chuck has toured throughout the U.S. giving him the opportunity to visit many skateparks of every style and flavor. Having this hands-on experience has fine tuned his ability to recognize what defines a well designed skatepark. His passion for BMXing and skateboarding nurtures his drive to create skatepark environments that are coherent to their surroundings and distinguishes them as one-of-a-kind skatepark destinations.

Cody McEntire

SKATEPARK DESIGNER/

PRO SKATEBOARDER
Chuck Dodge

DESIGNER/

COMPUTER RENDERING

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• SLS Competitor from 2015 to 2019
• Tampa Pro Competitor from 2015 to 2018
• Dew Tour Competitor from 2015 to 2017
• X-Games Skate Competitor in 2016
• 7th in Street League Chicago Finals – 2015
• 3rd in Steet League Barcelona Finals – 2016
• 3rd in Street League Super Crown Men’s – 2016
• 4th in Dew Tour Chicago Steet Best Session – 2015
• 4th in Dew Tour Long Beach - 2016
• 4th in Street League Pro Open Los
Angeles Finals – 2015
• 1st in Best Trick Contest Presented by Diamond
at the Texas Skate Jam –2015

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• BMXer since 2000
• Sponsored rider for Dirt Bros, Blue Six, Etnies
• Skatepark designer since 2010
• Toured around the U.S. doing BMX stunt shows
• Areas of expertise include: Skatepark Design,
3DS Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
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PROJECT TEAM
Ryan is ARC’s detail oriented design coordination pro. In his role, Ryan monitors the design process in coordination with a design project manager to ensure things keep moving, meetings get scheduled, and deliverables are sent.

Ryan has several years of experience in different roles in the action sports development world making him a strong presence on a project.

Design Coordinator

CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT MANAGER

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Project coordination
• Action sports design program development
& planning
• Contracting for public projects
• Design sequence and scheduling
• Stakeholder analysis and public engagement
• Budget development
Andrew came to the United States in 2006 to begin work for American Ramp Company in design and Civil Engineering. As a BMX rider growing up in Budapest, Hungary, Andrew had the opportunity to ride and experience a variety of street style terrain. His love for design and engineering was largely inspired by the rich Eastern European architecture and history he was exposed to during his formative years in Hungary and surrounding countries.

Andrew has been a part of over 100 action sports projects and has unrivaled insight for the Civil Engineering considerations included in skate and bike park projects. Andrew will work with the creative design team and overall project team to identify challenges and opportunities to ensure the final design optimizes the site and functions with other amenities included in the park master plan.

Andras Hordos

CIVIL ENGINEER/BMX RIDER

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• BMXer and ramp builder since 2005
• Skatepark designer since 2006
• Master of Civil Engineer Degree from Budapest
University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
• Structural Engineering and Construction and
Building Management
• Extensive experience in Pro Engineer CAD
software, 3D Designer and Photoshop image
editing software

NOTABLE PROJECTS
• Lot 11 Skatepark, Miami, FL
• Blake Baldwin Skatepark, Norman, OK
• Freefall Action Sports Park, Quakertown, PA
• Festival Fields Skatepark, Avondale, AZ
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PROJECT TEAM

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Skateboarding since 1999
• Building skateparks since 2003
• Has been on over 150 skatepark projects
• Sponsored skateboarder for ARC since 2003
• Staking, layout, installation, rough grading,
metal installation & forming, rebar installation
on transitions, rebar installation on decks,
acid staining, form work, wood skatepark
construction, forklift, excavator, compactor,
welding , skill-saw, framing, shotcrete pump
Shawn Zaccarello

CONSTRUCTION

SUPERINTENDENT
Heather Ogden

CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT MANAGER
The Project Manager’s role will be to manage the project by coordinating with the City once mobilization begins. They will be responsible for tracking the progress of the build, conduct meetings with the Construction Superintendent as needed, providing logistical support for material acquisition and build crew housing, secure required bonding and permitting, and ensuring the project is on schedule and within the parameters of the budget.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Project Management since 1998
• San Jose State University – Construction
Estimating and Construction Project Management
• LEED Green Associate
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification

NOTABLE PROJECTS
• Lot 11 Skatepark, Miami, FL
• Festival Fields Skatepark and Pump Track,
Avondale, AZ
• Fort Smith Skate Park and Pump Track, Fort
Smith, AR
• Quakertown Action Park, Quakertown, PA
• Damac Hills Skatepark, Dubai, UAE
• Blake Baldwin Skatepark,Norman, OK
• Fort Atkinson Wheels Park, Fort Atkinson, WI
• Private Skatepark, Ka’a’awa, HI
• Smith Playground Skatepark and Pump Track,
Boston, MA
• Moana Pacific High Rises, Honolulu, HI
• Atria Tamalpais Remodel and LEED Certification,
Novato, CA
• Atria Valley View Remodel and LEED Certification,
Walnut Creek, CA
• La Paloma Residential Estate, Los Altos, CA
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in our final report. Upon completion of the site
reviews, our team will prepare a report for the City
with our recommendations.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
With over 25 years of experience designing and
building municipal skateparks, we fully understand
the importance of including the community in the
design process. American Ramp Company looks
forward to collaborating with project stakeholders
and local athletes to design a skatepark that meets
the high expectations of the community.

IN-PERSON FORUM
The ARC design team has developed a
comprehensive series of workshops which focus
not only on the skatepark elements but, also
the perimeter uses and functions as well. As
skateboarders ourselves, we can easily identify
and speak the language of the skatepark users and
advisory group participants. We provide all meeting
materials, hardware, illustrations, etc. needed to
facilitate the public meetings. The city only needs
to provide a meeting room, tables, chairs, electricity, and your ideas. By inviting discussions regarding
locations and preferences of spectator viewing,
separation of beginner areas, and incorporation
of park amenities, we have had great success in
achieving a sense of ownership by the general
public as well as the skate community. In facilitating
public workshops with the kids, we have found the
younger skaters can sometimes be intimidated by
the more vocal older crowd. We have designed a
portion of our workshop to include an anonymous
questionnaire where users can express their ideas
without influence from the older participants. These
meetings really are a lot of fun!

SKATE SESSION WITH CODY MCENTIRE AND JULIA

BRUECKLER
What better way to get the community excited about
giving input than bringing some of their favorite
pros out to host a skate session. Cody and Julia
are awesome with the kids, and truly care about
designing the best possible park for your community.

They make sure to spend time with each person who
attends. We’ve found this method to yield the best
possible feedback because it’s an informal setting
that the skate community is comfortable in.

ONLINE SURVEY
The final piece of the community involvement puzzle.

We typically run two online surveys throughout
the process. One at the very beginning to gather
general information like demographics and skatepark

PROJECT BACKGROUND
A public skatepark, located at 460 East Ash Avenue, was developed several years ago with equipment intended to be temporary. Equipment upgrades have been delayed due to a lack of funding. Fortunately, the State of California awarded the City grant funds through the Clean California program to complete the Historic Core Recreation Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project. The total value of the project is approximately $5.3 million. The grant will reimburse the City for its project costs at a reimbursement rate of

87.5% up to approximately $4.6 million. The project includes improvements to several public and recreational facilities.

The Clean California grant allocation for the skatepark enhancements is approximately $670,000, the maximum funding available, to fund the: 1) equipment replacement covered in this RFP; and 2) additional site amenities, including lighting, a shade structure, and landscape improvements. To ensure the City can fund all planned improvements, the desired final cost for the skatepark equipment replacements design and construction is $500,000. After the submittal deadline for the proposals, the City anticipates that a final scope of work and cost will be negotiated with the firm submitting the highest-ranked proposal.

FIGURE 1–VICINTY MAP
preferences, and then another after the first concept
design has been created – requesting feedback. The
online portion of community engagement is essential
because a lot of the younger crowd will not be able to
make the scheduled meetings. When constructing a
skatepark that will last for decades, it’s important to hear what the future generation would like to see in
the park.

LOCAL INFLUENCE AND SKATEPARK IDENTITY
Our design team specializes in the integration of
local identity into all our action sports park projects.

We look forward to collaborating with the city and
local athletes to identify ways to incorporate local
culture to make the action sports park visually
unique and create a sense of ownership throughout
the community.

OVERVIEW
Our desire is to create action sports facilities that
welcome and encourage all rider types and people
of all ages and skill level. To create a signature
skatepark for the City, ARC will collaborate with City
staff and the local skate community to gain input on
the design. Through a series of public workshops,
we will use the community’s ideas to formulate a
conceptual design. The proposed skatepark design
will incorporate current street and plaza style skating elements along with transition and bowl areas.

In addition to the skatepark, ARC can provide
consultation for the integration of spectator viewing
areas, entry signage, covered structure, landscaping,
and trash receptacles. The final skatepark design will
appeal to all skill levels and host a variety of ages
and abilities.

SITE REVIEW
One of our team members will walk the potential
skatepark sites with the City to review the
opportunities and constraints at each location.

During the site reviews, we will use a drone to
capture photos and videos that will be used to assist
TOP 3 ZIP CODES
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out of 453 PARTICIPANTS
PARTICIPANT AGES 50 & Over
1%
Under 12
27%
31 to 49
19 to 30 4%
5%
12 to 18
63%

WHEELS OF CHOICE
203
181
77 55
133
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SKILL LEVEL
51%
42%
7%

TRANSPORTATION
13%
12%
65%
2%
8%

PARK USE
YEARLY
35%

MONTHLY
30%
WEEKLY
29%

EVERYDAY
6%

PROJECT APPROACH
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Skatepark design, manufacturing, and construction should be innovative and highly functional with consideration to sustainability and environmental preservation.

1. LOCATION SELECTION. Seek to redevelop neglected sites or brownfields to lessen the environmental damage of further urban sprawl.

2. SITE DEVELOPMENT. Skatepark sites should incorporate native vegetation with a goal of at least 20% vegetated open space per project site area to protect and restore the surrounding habitat. The site and installed equipment as a whole should have a minimal heat island effect. Skatepark design and construction should be sensitive to stormwater runoff to eliminate contaminants entering natural water flows.

3. PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS. Team with vendors and business partners that are taking their own steps to protect our environment and natural resources. Search for vendors and suppliers that are operationally proximal to avoid trucking raw materials over long distances.

4. RESPONSIBLE BUILD METHODS. Manufacturers, installers, and builders of skatepark equipment should identify areas of waste and excess and maximize efficiency and accuracy of work force, energy, and materials. Manufacturing, construction, land clearing, or demolition waste involved with skatepark development should be managed responsibly by salvaging or recycling as much as possible.

5. SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS. Skatepark equipment should be resilient and long-lasting, composed of recyclable and/or recycled materials, and feature low-emitting finishes.

When lighting is necessary, install high-efficiency or solar powered lighting. This will optimize the lifespan of a skatepark and decrease maintenance costs all while reducing environmental impact.

ARC SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
At ARC/Pivot we take pride in our commitment to
providing the highest quality skateparks possible.

As the leader in the skatepark industry, we recognize
that it is our responsibility to set an example as an
environmentally conscientious company.

We have invested considerable time and resources
identifying aspects of our business that we can alter
in order to maximize our customer satisfaction while
minimizing our environmental impact. We hold firm
to the belief that focusing on building the highest
quality, longest lasting skateparks will insure the
least environmental impact. By building skateparks
right the first time, we help ensure that resources
won’t needlessly be used to replace or repair in years
to come.

Green Skate is an initiative set forth to create baseline standards for sustainability in the production and
maintenance of skateparks. As one of the founding
members of Green Skate, we have adopted a policy of
evaluating the environmental impact of every decision
we make.

TRIMBLE SITEVISION TECHNOLOGY
Imagine walking around the existing skatepark
with key stakeholders and city staff to review the
latest concept design via an augmented reality
device. You’ll be able to walk through the design,
visualizing and understanding 1:1 scale and spacing
of each element in the skatepark. High-accuracy
GNSS and remote distance measurement provides
unrivaled precision during the design process,
translating in more accurate concept designs and
construction documents.

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS & SERVICES
Our team of engineers have over a decade of
experience in creating workable construction
drawings and specifications.

Action sports park construction requires very
detailed plans outlining how every inch of the
park is to be built and are the blueprints to ensure
your projects success. We engineer and depict
the size, length, radius, material, and dimension of
every element in the park. All surface area slope
calculations are provided along with drawings
detailing every connection in the park. We will work
alongside City staff to ensure all documents needed
for permitting are provided in a timely manner.

GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE
Being a national designer and builder of action
sports parks, our database of project costs is
constantly being reviewed and updated. This
translates into realistic cost estimates and cost
saving solutions that no other action sports
park company can provide. When the City sets a
guaranteed maximum price, our team will ensure
that it is met during the design and through the
construction of the park. We also have existing
national contracts with pricing that can be utilized
and reviewed by the City to ensure you get the best
price possible for your given design.

SOURCEWELL CONTRACT
In the action sports category, American Ramp
Company is the highest rated design and
construction firm and is longest standing firm on the
Sourcewell Contract. We set the industry standard
for build quality and competitive pricing.

Sourcewell
Design & Construction
Action Sports Category

HIGHEST
RATED

GREEN SKATE INITIATIVES

PROJECT APPROACH
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MODULAR CONSTRUCTION APPROACH CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION APPROACH

PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING
Upon permitting and notice to proceed with construction, ARC will meet with the City’s Project Team on site to review the scope of work, project sequencing, introduce ARC’s
Construction Superintendent, and discuss site preparation, disturbance, staging area(s), and construction entrance(s).

SITE PREPARATION
Preparing the site for the construction phase to begin is the next priority. Following details from the preconstruction meeting, ARC will establish a safe and organized job site.

This will likely include temporary security fencing if needed, temporary BMP & erosion/sediment control measures,
temporary jobsite restroom, temporary jobsite dumpster, stabilized construction entrance, temporary water & power hook-up, utility locates, and site staking & layout.

METALS
Once construction permits are issued and notice to proceed given, all steel coping, edging, and grind rails, will be fabricated and hot dip galvanized to project specification for materials and color plan.

DRAINAGE & EARTHMOVING
ARC will perform all needed site work to prepare for forming and metals installation. Our team will clear and grub the site, perform needed demo, and haul off, rough and fine grade, set and cap utilities and drainage, and import/export select fill material as needed. For your project, however, we plan to try and utilize as much of your existing pad as possible which will allow us to maximize your space and stretch that budget.

FORMING, REBAR & STEEL INSTALL
At this juncture, ARC will install all forming and prepare grind rails, coping, and edging for specialty shotcrete placement to features and skate terrain.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING
Upon permitting and notice to proceed, ARC will meet with the City’s Project Team to review the scope of work, project sequencing, introduce ARC’s Construction Superintendent, and discuss site preparation, disturbance, staging area(s), and construction entrance(s).

SITE PREPARATION
Preparing the site is the next priority. Following details from the preconstruction meeting, ARC will establish a
safe and organized job site. Our team will check the pad for damage and potential issues. We will remove a 10ft section of fencing unless a gate already exists so that we can bring manufactured materials into the space. Our team will then mark feature locations on the pad.

MODULAR INSTALLATION
ARC’s Installation crew will work diligently to install features, piece by piece until completion. This should move fairly quickly. Our team will inspect each component to ensure it is sitting on the pad properly and that all pieces are undamaged.

DETAIL WORK, PUNCH LIST & CLEAN-UP
ARC will perform a walkthrough with key member(s) of the City’s Project Team identifying punch list items. Our team will touch up ramps, clean, and demobilize after punch list items are addressed.

PLACE CONCRETE/SHOTCRETE
ARC’s veteran skatepark shotcrete construction crew will place our specialty concrete mix according to project plans and specifications. After specialty features are placed, concrete decks and flatwork are poured, where it doesn’t already exist, and finished according to design and color plan.

DETAIL WORK, PUNCH LIST & CLEAN-UP
Landscaping, caulking, and cleaning will be completed after concrete has cured. ARC will perform a walkthrough with key member(s) of the City’s Project Team identifying punch list items. Our team will clean and demobilize after punch list items are addressed.

PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
ARC will submit project close out deliverables and project sign-off.

GRAND OPENING!
You’ve done loads of hard work and everything right so
far - so don’t miss this important piece of the community skatepark process! This is the time to plan and coordinate a grand opening event and our team is here to help. We will help coordinate an event and connect the City’s Project Team with our network of pro skateboarders and regional riders.

ARC will provide t-shirts, skateboard decks, and swag for giveaways.

POST-CONSTUCTION CARE AND PROJECT SUCCESS
The project is completed and hopefully you’ve had a party to remember at your grand opening. At this point, the
skatepark is in your hands, but our team is still here to help.

Our customer success team member is here for you and can address any issues that arise (settling, tagging, etc.). Our customer service will never expire!

PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
ARC will submit project close out deliverables and
project sign-off.

GRAND OPENING!
You’ve done loads of hard work and everything right so
far - so don’t miss this important piece of the community skatepark process! This is the time to plan and coordinate a grand opening event and our team is here to help. We will help coordinate an event and connect the City’s Project Team with our network of pro skateboarders and regional riders.

ARC will provide tshirts, skateboard decks, and swag
for giveaways.

POST-CONSTUCTION CARE AND PROJECT SUCCESS
The project is completed. At this point, the skatepark is in your hands, but our team is still here to help. Our customer success team member is here for you and can address any issues that arise (tagging, anchoring, etc.). Our customer service will never expire!
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MODULAR SAMPLE DESIGN
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CONCRETE SAMPLE DESIGN
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PRO SERIES
The Pro Series is the most popular
ramp system in the world. Engineered
with durability in mind, it is made up of
thick galvanized steel with a MaxGrip
Powder Coat Finish. All the components
are precision-cut on a laser-cutter for
a seamless fit and perfect transitions
– all to create the smoothest ride
possible. It is the ideal combination of
a great skatepark with very little to no
maintenance required.
• 20-Year Warranty
• Fastener Free Riding Surface
• 7-Gauge Steel Surface
• MaxGrip™ Powder Coat Finish
THICK 7-GAUGE LASER

CUT FRAMEWORK

HOT-DIP GALVANIZED

COPING/GRINDRAILS
MAXGRIP™

POWDERCOAT FINISH

FASTENER FREE

RIDING SURFACE

NO SEPARATE

APPROACH PLATE

VERTICAL BALUSTER

GUARDRAILS
THICK 7-GAUGE STEEL

RIDING SURFACE

PRO SERIES SPECS

PRO SERIES SPECS PRO SERIES WARRANTY
20 YEAR LIMITED ON ALL STEEL RAMP COMPONENTS
* Begins on the date of delivery or when the on-site work is complete, under the condition that the skatepark equipment has no defect in material and/or workmanship. Should purchaser believe American Ramp Company has failed to meet the terms of this warranty, they shall notify American Ramp Company, and American Ramp Company shall, at its sole discretion, repair or provide replacement parts. Installation of replacement parts are not covered under this warranty and freight is to be prepaid by purchaser. This warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties, whether expressed, implied, or statutory.

EXCEPTIONS TO WARRANTY
Repairs required by normal wear, neglect, abuse, accident, vandalism, use of products other than the intended purpose, and acts of nature or God are not warrantied. The warranty does not cover any modifications, additions, or changes to the equipment unless approved in writing by American Ramp Company. American Ramp Company will in no way be held liable for any damages, problems, or injuries that occur as a result of an installation that is not factory installed or supervised by factory trained personnel.

DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
American Ramp Company shall not be held liable to purchaser, purchaser’s customers, or other users of the product, or to anyone else for incidental, consequential or any other direct loss or damage or for lost profits or revenues of any kind, arising out of this agreement, whether in any action for or arising out of breach of contract, tort, fraud, or otherwise.

SAFETY
Purchasers are responsible for ordering equipment appropriate to the level of expected users. Equipment should be inspected regularly by purchaser to ensure that it is safe and in good repair. Should the purchaser neglect any suggested maintenance, this warranty is rendered invalid. Purchaser assumes all liability for site location and any and all problems resulting from such placement (noise, vandalism, traffic, etc.). 34 35

PRO SERIES MAINTENANCE CONCRETE WARRANTY
601 S. McKinley Ave.

Joplin, MO 64801
Toll-free: 877-RAMP-778
Local: 417-206-6816
Fax: 417-206-6888
[email protected]

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Weekly
• Placement – Inspect the positioning of the obstacles within your skatepark. They have been designed to give your park optimum safety and enjoyment (If obstacles have been anchored to the pad, this should not be necessary). • Riding Surface – Inspect the riding surface of all obstacles for any and all foreign objects and remove to avoid possible skating injuries.
• Pad Surface – Inspect and clean the pad surface of all foreign objects. (i.e., rocks, glass, trash, etc.) • Graffiti - Check the skatepark for graffiti and remove promptly. Graffiti removers and/or repainting sections of ramps are both viable solutions.

Monthly
• Hardware – Inspect all hardware to ensure that the nuts and bolts are secure. Tighten as needed. • Riding Surface - Inspect for scratches. Any scratches should be lightly sanded and painted to maintain aesthetics.

Maintenance Products and Skatepark Additions
• Max-Grip Wet Paint – Though you will not have replace the riding surface it will need a periodic coat of paint. ARC offers a two-part paint that matches the original factory color and texture of your skatepark equipment. Typical time to recoat your ramps will range somewhere between one and three years. Application is easy and can be rolled-on by volunteers or maintenance personnel. We can help you determine how many gallons you will need when you are ready to recoat the surface
• Enclosures – If you did not purchase enclosure panels with your skatepark these can be added at any point in the future. Enclosures will help debris from accumulating under your ramps, limit access to the underside, as well as give the ramps an aesthetically pleasing look.
• Sound Dampening – If sound becomes an issue we offer a sound dampening material that can be applied to the underside of the ramps and it helps reduce the noise generated by the equipment. Enclosures are strongly recommended to prevent vandalism of the sound dampening material. • Additional Obstacles – Your Pro Series equipment has been specially designed to accommodate future ramp additions in a seamless fashion. When you are ready to add equipment to your skatepark just contact us and we will work with you to determine what ramps the next phase of your skatepark should include. 1 YEAR LIMITED ON ALL CONCRETE & SHOTCRETE SURFACES
Begins on the date of final project delivery or when the on-site work is complete, under the condition that the skatepark has no defect in material and/or workmanship. Warranty items covered include:
• Spalling attributed to improper floating, finishing, water content or curing methods.
• Compression strength less than required by the specifications. • Surface cracking greater than the width of two quarters.

Should purchaser believe American Ramp Company has failed to meet the terms of this warranty, they shall notify American Ramp Company, and American Ramp Company shall, at its sole discretion, repair or provide replacement parts. This warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties, whether expressed, implied, or statutory.

EXCEPTIONS TO WARRANTY
Concrete by its inherent characteristics develop hairline checks, cracks, discolor, and stain, and therefore will not be covered by this warranty except when such checks or cracks exceed the thickness of two quarters. Damage caused by surface or subterranean drainage under or around said concrete or earth fill movement or expansive soil, explosions, wrecking, and the like. Damage caused by improper landscape drainage, stopped up drain, excessive humidity, or commercial vehicular traffic on flatwork. Damage caused by premature use of the concrete surface by foot traffic, furniture, equipment, or vehicles. Repairs required by normal wear, neglect, abuse, accident, vandalism, use of products other than the intended purpose, and acts of nature or God are not warrantied.

The warranty does not cover any modifications, additions, or changes to the skatepark unless approved in writing by American Ramp Company.

DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
American Ramp Company shall not be held liable to purchaser, purchaser’s customers, or other users of the product, or to anyone else for incidental, consequential or any other direct loss or damage or for lost profits or revenues of any kind, arising out of this agreement, whether in any action for or arising out of breach of contract, tort, fraud, or otherwise.

SAFETY
Skatepark surfaces should be inspected regularly by purchaser to ensure that it is safe and in good repair. Should the purchaser neglect any suggested maintenance, this warranty is rendered invalid. Purchaser assumes all liability for site location and any and all problems resulting from such placement (noise, vandalism, traffic, etc.) 36 37

CONCRETE MAINTENANCE FINANCIAL STABILITY/INSURANCE CERTIFICATION 601 S. McKinley Ave.

Joplin, MO 64801
Toll-free: 877-RAMP-778
Local: 417-206-6816
Fax: 417-206-6888
[email protected]

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OUTLINE

OVERVIEW
It will be the responsibility of Parks and Recreation Maintenance Staff to perform daily, weekly and monthly inspections and any needed maintenance for the skatepark. Routine Maintenance and inspections should take place preferably in the mornings before opening the park to the public at dawn.

GENERAL INSPECTION-SURFACES
*Check all surfaces inside the park and remove debris, trash, rocks, dirt build-up and any foreign objects. A power blower is ideal for removing smaller debris.
*Check surfaces for possible slick or sticky surfaces. i.e., spilled drinks, irrigation over-spray, graffiti, etc. Should surfaces need cleaned, refer to the repair and maintenance product list. *Check all sealants for vertical separation from joints. Refer to the repair and maintenance product list for replacement type.

GENERAL INSPECTION-JOINTING
*Saw-Cut Joints- Inspect all saw cut joints for debris that might have become trapped within the joint creating sharp object imbedded in the finish work. Look for chips that might occur on either side of the joint greater than 1/16” wide by1/4” deep. Should large chips of concrete be discovered, refer to the repair and maintenance product list for appropriate joint filler. *Cold Joints- Inspect tooled surfaces for possible separation greater than 1/16” which would then require joint filler. Check tooled edge for large chips greater than 1/16” wide by 1/4” deep. Should large chips of concrete be discovered, refer to the repair and maintenance product list for appropriate joint filler.
*Expansion Joints- Inspect all expansion joints for loose mastic sealant that can stop the wheels of a skateboard and the possible lifting of the expansion felt material causing the wheels to stop upon contact. Should loose or missing mastic be discovered, refer to the repair and maintenance product list for appropriate sealant.

GENERAL INSPECTION-METAL FABRICATIONS
Steel Edging-Inspect all mitered corners for possible break in original weld. Re-weld and grind smooth if cracking greater than 1/8” is present. Check all corners and edges for lifting from concrete surface causing a gap greater than 1/8”. File any burrs or irregularities in the finish work to avoid a potential cutting edge.

Square & Round coping and rails-Inspect all pipe surfaces for any burrs or irregularities in the finish work to avoid a potential cutting edge. Inspect all welded end caps for cracking and separation from main pipe body. Re-weld any cracks present and grind smoothly and touch-up any rusting that might have occurred from rain with primer and match paint.

GENERAL INSPECTION-DRAINS
Inspect all drain lids for vertical separation form drainage collar/ body. Make sure all drain lids are fastened securely with no loose screws. Should screws become loose apply “lock-tight” to screws to avoid any future loosening by wheel vibration. Inspect drains routinely for excessive debris in the strainers causing backup of water during monsoon season.

GENERAL INSPECTION-FENCING
If applicable, inspect any fencing for possible bending of the pickets that might have occurred as a means of unauthorized access and/or park users. Touch-up any rusting that might have occurred from irrigation water and/or rain with primer and match paint.

PROVIDE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS BELOW. IF ANSWERING YES TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
• At any time in the last five years has the Offeror been assessed and/ or paid liquidated damages after completion of a project under construction contract with either a public or private owner? NO
• In the past five years has any claim, suit, or demand been made against the Offeror relating to the Offeror’s work and/ or business methods on a construction project been filed in court or arbitration? NO
• Has the Offeror or any of its owners or partners ever been subject to civil or criminal action for making any false claim, material misrepresentation, or engaging in unfair competition or business practices to any public agency or entity?
NO
• At any time during the last five years, has any surety company made any payments on the Offeror’s behalf as a result of a default, to satisfy any claims made against a performance or payment bond issued on the Offeror’s behalf, in connection with a construction project, either public or private?
NO
• Is the Offeror currently the debtor in a bankruptcy case? NO
• Was the Offeror in bankruptcy at any time in the last five years? NO
• Has your contractor’s license been revoked at any time in the last five years? NO
• In the last five years has the Offeror, or any firm with which any of the Offeror’s partners or officers was associated, been debarred, disqualified, removed or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing, any government agency or public works project for any reason? NO
• In the last five years has any insurance carrier, for any form of insurance, refused to renew the insurance policy for the Offeror?
NO
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MODULAR SCHEDULE
ID Task Name Duration Start Finish
1 CA, Shafter Proposed Modular Schedule 129 days Tue 8/15/23 Fri 2/9/24 2 Design Phase 57 days Tue 8/15/23 Wed 11/1/23
3 Kickoff Meeting 1 day Tue 8/15/23 Tue 8/15/23
4 Design Engagement and Concepts 20 days Wed 8/16/23 Tue 9/12/23 5 Design Development 30 days Wed 9/13/23 Tue 10/24/23
6 Final Design Meeting and Approval 1 day Wed 11/1/23 Wed 11/1/23 7 Manufacturing & Installation Phase 62 days Thu 11/16/23 Fri 2/9/24 8 Kickoff Meeting 1 day Thu 11/16/23 Thu 11/16/23
9 Production of Equipment 30 days Fri 11/17/23 Thu 12/28/23 10 Shipping of Equipment 2 days Fri 1/5/24 Mon 1/8/24
11 Installation 25 days Mon 1/8/24 Fri 2/9/24
12 Site Walkthrough 1 day Fri 2/9/24 Fri 2/9/24
13 Contract Finalization 1 day Fri 2/9/24 Fri 2/9/24

M E B M E B M E B M E B M E B M E B M E B M E B M E B M E 4th Quarter 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter
Task
Split
Milestone
Summary
Inactive Summary
Manual Task
Duration-only
Manual Summary Rollup
External Tasks
External Milestone
Deadline
Progress
CA, Shafter Proposed Modular Build Scheule
Project: 06.09.23 Proposed Mod
Date: Fri 6/9/23
2 Design Phase 57 days Tue 8/15/23 Wed 11/1/23
3 Kickoff Meeting 1 day Tue 8/15/23 Tue 8/15/23
4 Design Engagement and Concepts 20 days Wed 8/16/23 Tue 9/12/23 5 Design Development 30 days Wed 9/13/23 Tue 10/24/23
6 Final Design Meeting and Approval 1 day Wed 11/1/23 Wed 11/1/23 7 Manufacturing & Installation Phase 62 days Thu 11/16/23 Fri 2/9/24 8 Kickoff Meeting 1 day Thu 11/16/23 Thu 11/16/23
9 Production of Equipment 30 days Fri 11/17/23 Thu 12/28/23 10 Shipping of Equipment 2 days Fri 1/5/24 Mon 1/8/24
11 Installation 25 days Mon 1/8/24 Fri 2/9/24
12 Site Walkthrough 1 day Fri 2/9/24 Fri 2/9/24
13 Contract Finalization 1 day Fri 2/9/24 Fri 2/9/24
Task
Split
Milestone
Summary
Project Summary
Inactive Task
Inactive Milestone
Inactive Summary
Manual Task
Duration-only
Manual Summary Rollup
Manual Summary
Start-only
Finish-only
External Tasks
External Milestone
Deadline
Progress
Manual Progress

Project: 06.09.23 Proposed Mod
Date: Fri 6/9/23
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CONCRETE SCHEDULE
ID Task
Mode
Task Name Duration Start Finish
1 CA, Shafter Proposed Concrete Schedule 195 days Tue 8/15/23 Mon 5/13/24 2 Design Phase 57 days Tue 8/15/23 Wed 11/1/23
3 Kickoff Meeting 1 day Wed 8/16/23 Wed 8/16/23
4 Design Engagement and Concepts 20 days Thu 8/17/23 Wed 9/13/23 5 Design Development 30 days Thu 9/14/23 Wed 10/25/23
6 Final Design Meeting and Approval 1 day Thu 11/2/23 Thu 11/2/23 7 Construction Phase 77 days Fri 1/26/24 Mon 5/13/24
8 Construction Kickoff Meeting 1 day Fri 1/26/24 Fri 1/26/24 9 Mobilization 5 days Mon 1/29/24 Fri 2/2/24
10 Construction of Concrete Skatepark 64 days Mon 2/5/24 Thu 5/2/24 11 Site Walkthrough 1 day Fri 5/3/24 Fri 5/3/24
12 Final Punch Items (If Necessary) 5 days Mon 5/6/24 Fri 5/10/24 13 Final Walk and Sign off 1 day Mon 5/13/24 Mon 5/13/24

M E B M E B M E B M E B M E B M E B M E B M E B M E B M E er 4th Quarter 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter
Task
Split
Milestone
Summary
Inactive Summary
Manual Task
Duration-only
Manual Summary Rollup
External Tasks
External Milestone
Deadline
Progress
CA, Shafter Proposed Concrete Build Scheule
Project: 06.09.23 Proposed Con
DtFi 6/9/23
2 Design Phase 57 days Tue 8/15/23 Wed 11/1/23
3 Kickoff Meeting 1 day Wed 8/16/23 Wed 8/16/23
4 Design Engagement and Concepts 20 days Thu 8/17/23 Wed 9/13/23 5 Design Development 30 days Thu 9/14/23 Wed 10/25/23
6 Final Design Meeting and Approval 1 day Thu 11/2/23 Thu 11/2/23 7 Construction Phase 77 days Fri 1/26/24 Mon 5/13/24
8 Construction Kickoff Meeting 1 day Fri 1/26/24 Fri 1/26/24 9 Mobilization 5 days Mon 1/29/24 Fri 2/2/24
10 Construction of Concrete Skatepark 64 days Mon 2/5/24 Thu 5/2/24 11 Site Walkthrough 1 day Fri 5/3/24 Fri 5/3/24
12 Final Punch Items (If Necessary) 5 days Mon 5/6/24 Fri 5/10/24 13 Final Walk and Sign off 1 day Mon 5/13/24 Mon 5/13/24 Task
Split
Milestone
Summary
Project Summary
Inactive Task
Inactive Milestone
Inactive Summary
Manual Task
Duration-only
Manual Summary Rollup
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Start-only
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External Milestone
Deadline
Progress
Manual Progress

Project: 06.09.23 Proposed Con
Date: Fri 6/9/23
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GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE WORKERS COMPENSATION

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?

INSR ADDL SUBR LTR INSD WVD

PRODUCER CONTACT
NAME:

PHONE FAX (A/C, No, Ext): (A/C, No):

E-MAIL
ADDRESS:

INSURER A :

INSURED INSURER B :

INSURER C :

INSURER D :

INSURER E :

INSURER F :

POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP TYPE OF INSURANCE (MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

UMBRELLA LIAB

EXCESS LIAB

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
EACH OCCURRENCE $
DAMAGE TO RENTED CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ MED EXP (Any one person) $
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $

PRO- POLICY JECT LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG
OTHER: $

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Ea accident) $
ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) $
OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $

HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) $
$

OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE
CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $
DED RETENTION $

PER OTH- STATUTE ER
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $
If yes, describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
Y / N
N / A
(Mandatory in NH)

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
ACORD 25 (2016/03) © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
$
$
$
$
$
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
5/19/2023
(417) 623-7500
10833
American Ramp Company
601 McKinley Ave
Joplin, MO 64801
10677
26620
A 1,000,000
VMGP005019 5/22/2023 5/22/2024 100,000
5,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
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4.15.21 For Bid Purposes Only
AMERRAM-04 DONEY
The Insurancenter
2901 Arizona Ave
Joplin, MO 64804
Dawn Oney
[email protected]
Gemini Ins Company

CINCINNATI INSURANCE COMPANY
Axis Surplus Insurance Company
P/CO Aggregate
1/14/2024
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER F :

INSURER E :

INSURER D :

INSURER C :

INSURER B :

INSURER A :

NAIC #
NAME:

CONTACT
(A/C, No):

FAX
E-MAIL
ADDRESS:

PRODUCER
(A/C, No, Ext):

PHONE

INSURED
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

OTHER:
(Per accident)
(Ea accident)
$
$
N / A
SUBR
WVD
ADDL
INSD

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $
$
$
$ PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
BODILY INJURY (Per person)

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT

AUTOS ONLY

AUTOS ONLY AUTOS

NON-OWNED

OWNED SCHEDULED

ANY AUTO

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Y / N

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
If yes, describe under

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
$
$
$
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
ER

OTH- STATUTEPER
(MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS POLICY EXP (MM/DD/YYYY)

POLICY EFF LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER INSR
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EXCESS LIAB
UMBRELLA LIAB EACH OCCURRENCE $
AGGREGATE $
$
OCCUR

CLAIMS-MADE
DED RETENTION $
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $
GENERAL AGGREGATE $
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $
MED EXP (Any one person) $
EACH OCCURRENCE $

DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:

POLICY PROJECT LOC

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

CANCELLATION

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
HIRED

AUTOS ONLY
05/30/2023
Jeffrey Rendel (AJG)
c/o Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Service
250 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
(561) 746-5027
[email protected]
Zurich-American Insurance Company 16535
G&A Outsourcing, LLC dba: G&A Partners Labor Contractor, for co-employees of:

American Ramp Company
17220 Katy Freeway Suite 350
Houston, TX 77094
Coverage is provided for
only those co-employees
of, but not subcontractors
to:

WC 48-17-760-01 03/01/2023
03/01/2023
03/01/2024
03/01/2024
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
23TX0381114682
010884-CA

HISTORIC CORE RECREATION REHABILITATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT X
Endorsements: Waiver of Subrogation, 30 days written cancel notice (10 days for non payment of premium)
American Ramp Company
No Fixed Address
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158
City of Shafter
336 Pacific Avenue
Safter, CA 93263
Client#
A
Location Coverage Period:

X
44 45

WORKERS COMPENSATION (CONTINUED) EXHIBIT 10-U
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY WC 04 03 06 (Ed. 4-84)

WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT – CALIFORNIA We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the schedule (This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.) You must maintain payroll records accurately segregating the remuneration of your employees while engaged in the work described in the Schedule.

The additional premium for this endorsement shall be of the California workers’ compensation premium otherwise due on such remuneration.

SCHEDULE
Person or Organization Job Description
IN FAVOR OF:

This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated. (The information below is required only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to preparation of the policy.) Endorsement Effective: Policy No: Endorsement No:

Insured:

Insurance Company: Countersigned by
WC 04 03 06
Copyright 1983 National Council on Compensation Insurance City of Shafter
336 Pacific Avenue
Safter, CA 93263

HISTORIC CORE RECREATION REHABILITATION AND

ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
03/01/2023 WC 48-17-760-01
G&A Outsourcing, LLC dba: G&A Partners Labor Contractor, for co-employees of:

American Ramp Company
Zurich-American Insurance Company
$0
46 47

EXHIBIT 10-U (CONTINUED)

FILL OUT
48 49

EXHIBIT 10-Q DIR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION

EXHIBIT 10-Q DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
COMPLETE THIS FORM TO DISCLOSE LOBBYING ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO 31 U.S.C. 1352

1. Type of Federal Action: 2. Status of Federal Action: 3. Report Type:
☐ a. contract ☐ a. bid/offer/application ☐ a. initial
☐ b. grant ☐ b. initial award ☐ b. material change
☐ c. cooperative agreement ☐ c. post-award
☐ d. loan For Material Change Only:
☐ e. loan guarantee year _____ quarter __________
☐ f. loan insurance date of last report _____________

4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity 5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:
☐ Prime ☐ Subawardee
Tier _________ , if known
Congressional District, if known Congressional District, if known

6. Federal Department/Agency: 7. Federal Program Name/Description:

CFDA Number, if applicable __________________________

8. Federal Action Number, if known: 9. Award Amount, if known:

10. Name and Address of Lobby Entity 11. Individuals Performing Services (If individual, last name, first name, MI) (including address if different from No. 10) (last name, first name, MI)
(attach Continuation Sheet(s) if necessary)

12. Amount of Payment (check all that apply) 14. Type of Payment (check all that apply) $_______________ ☐ actual ☐ planned ☐a. retainer
☐b. one-time fee

13. Form of Payment (check all that apply): ☐c. commission ☐ a. cash ☐d. contingent fee
☐ b. in-kind; specify: nature _________________ ☐e. deferred Value _______________ ☐f. other, specify ___________________________

15. Brief Description of Services Performed or to be performed and Date(s) of Service, including officer(s), employee(s), or member(s) contacted, for Payment Indicated in Item 12:
(attach Continuation Sheet(s) if necessary)

16. Continuation Sheet(s) attached: ☐ Yes ☐No

17. Information requested through this form is authorized by Title 31 U.S.C.

Section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying reliance was placed by the tier above when his transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information will be reported to Congress semiannually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Signature:______________________________________________ Print Name: ____________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________ Telephone No.:_________________________ Date:____________ Authorized for Local Reproduction
Federal Use Only: Standard Form - LLL
Standard Form LLL Rev. 04-28-06
50 51

CONTRACTORS LICENSE COST BREAKDOWN
Design - $9,000.00
- Engagement
- Surveying
- Concept Design with Revisions
Construction – Not to Exceed Budget
- Includes all mandatory requirements per grant and
city standards.
- Includes Tax
- Includes Bonding
*See Design and Construction Approaches for more details 52 53

AMERICAN
RAMP

COMPANY
601 S. McKinley Ave.

Joplin, MO 64801

CONSULTANT EVALUATION SH EET
Proposals will be evaluated based on the requirements listed above to determine which Offeror best meets the needs of the City. After meeting the requirements listed above, proposals will be evaluated on the following evaluation criteria, weighting and maximum points, as follows:
orrenon Nmae: sPohn Ranch lnc
Criteria Max Points Rating
Pro.lect Understanding 10 10
Design Approach 20 19
Technical Ability and Qualifications of Staff and Team
Members
15 15
Approach/Experience in Conducting and Applying
Public lnput
10 B
Construction Approach 10 10
Familiarity with Grant-Funded Procedures and
Requirements
10 5
Financial Stability/lnsurance Coverage 5 5
Schedule 10 10
Warranty/Maintenance Requirement 10 I
Total 100 B6
Evaluator
Print Name
Signature:

Contract Office
lnitials:

Date:

Date. 0613012023

CONSU LTANT EVALUATION SHEET
Proposals will be evaluated based on the requirements listed above to determine which Offeror best meets the needs of the City, After meeting the requirements listed above, proposals will be evaluated on the following evaluation criteria, weighting and maximum points, as follows:

Evaluator
Print Name:

Contract Office
m lnitials
Date:

Date 0613012023
Orrenon Nme: American Company
Criteria Max Points Rating
Project Understanding 10 8
Design Approach 20 13
Technical Ability and Qualifications of Staff and Team
Members
15 15
Approach/Experience in Conducting and Applying
Public lnput
10 7
Construction Approach 10 8
Familiarity with Grant-Funded Procedures and
Requirements
10 4
Financial Stability/lnsurance Coverage 5 4
Schedule 10 5
Warranty/Maintenance Requ irement 10 8
Total 100 72

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

PROJECT APPROACH CONCEPT DESIGN

MANAGEMENT REPORT

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Steve Esselman, Planning Director
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PREPARE GENERAL PLAN

UPDATE, DEVELOPMENT REGULATION UPDATES, AND

PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; authorize the City Manager to issue a request for qualifications for professional services to prepare general plan update, development regulation updates, and programmatic environmental impact report.

BACKGROUND
A general plan is each local government’s blueprint for meeting the community’s longterm vision for the future; the City’s General Plan can be found on the City's website.

Per Government Code (GC) 65300 through 65303.4, the mandatory elements for all general plans are:
• land use
• circulation
• housing
• conservation
• open space
• noise
• safety
Additionally, cities and counties in the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) must also address air quality in their general plans. Cities and counties that have identified disadvantaged communities must also address environmental justice in their general plans, including air quality. Per SB 617, the City has been designated a disadvantaged community. Therefore, the City is also mandated to prepare policies and/or new elements to address:
• air quality

AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO

PREPARE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, DEVELOPMENT REGULATION UPDATES, AND

PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
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• environmental justice
Per SB 1000, an environmental justice element must be adopted or revised upon adoption or next revision of two or more elements concurrently on or after January 1, 2018. In 2018, the Council approved Resolution No. 2606, which approved General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 18-33. This GPA made changes to two or more general plan elements after January 1, 2018 and therefore, triggered the requirement to prepare an environmental justice (EJ) element.

Additionally, GC Section 65302(g) requires that, if a local hazard mitigation plan has not been adopted by a local jurisdiction on or before January 1, 2022, then the safety element shall be reviewed and updated as necessary to address climate adaptation and resiliency strategies applicable to the city. The City currently does not have a local hazard mitigation plan in compliance with State law.

ANALYSIS
Due to the amount of long-range planning efforts that will be required soon, it is time to consider a general plan update that includes all the mandatory elements listed above.

The current Shafter General Plan is over 17 years old (certified in 2005).

As required by law, a city’s zoning ordinance must be consistent with its general plan.

Additionally, revisions to a city’s subdivision ordinance and any other affected development regulations in response to any changes made to the general plan update (GPU) may be warranted. Therefore, as part of the request for qualifications (RFQ), the City is including development regulation updates.

Both the EJ element and future GPU will require a PEIR. Therefore, it would be most cost effective to environmentally clear by including an EJ element within the greater GPU rather than preparing two separate PEIRs.

These factors warrant preparation of: (1) GPU to direct growth for the next 20 to 30 years, (2) development regulation updates, and (3) a new comprehensive environmental analysis that identifies the specific impacts of the new growth and appropriate methods to address and mitigate those impacts.

Once a consultant has been chosen based on this RFQ process, the City will request a detailed proposal where the chosen consultant will outline a detailed workplan and cost to provide professional services for the preparation of the GPU, development regulation updates, and PEIR.

Approval of the workplan and cost for professional services will be brought to the Council at a future date for discussion and approval.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact because of the proposed action.

AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO

PREPARE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, DEVELOPMENT REGULATION UPDATES, AND

PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
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CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is authorization to release a RFQ and therefore, it is organizational and administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Not Applicable

ALTERNATIVES
The Council can 1) not authorize the release of the RFQ or 2) direct staff to revise the RFQ based on directions provided and bring the revised RFQ back to the Council for future consideration.

NEXT STEPS
If authorized to release the RFQ, staff will finalize and send it to various consultants for their consideration.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Exhibit 1 - Draft RFQ

CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
General Plan Update, Development Regulation
Updates, and Programmatic Environmental Impact
Report
Release Date: XXX
City of Shafter
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263

CITY OF SHAFTER

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
General Plan Update, Development Regulation
Updates, and Programmatic Environmental Impact
Report
Introduction
The City of Shafter (City) requests written responses to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for selection of a planning firm to provide professional services related to an update of the City’s general plan, development regulation updates, and programmatic environmental impact reports.

Background
In accordance with California Government Code (GC) Section 65300, the City adopted the Shafter General Plan (SGP) and certified the associated programmatic environmental impact report (PEIR) in 2005 to plan for the long-term future development of the Shafter area.

The SGP contains six elements (referred to as Programs in the SGP), including land use, transportation, public services and facilities, housing, environmental management, and environmental hazards. The SGP can be found on the City’s website (https://www.shafter.com/DocumentCenter/View/5042/Shafter-General-Plan).

A draft of the Environmental Health and Justice Program (EJ element) was prepared November 2020 and considered by the City Council in May 2021. Preparation of the EJ element including meetings with the EJ groups, health care providers, and faith-based organizations. The draft EJ element also addresses air quality issues as required by State law. Based on public feedback, the Council referred the EJ element to staff. Staff has determined that EJ element implementation could result in significant and unavoidable environmental effects and therefore, a PEIR is warranted. Subsequently, staff determined that it would be more appropriate to incorporate the EJ Element into a new general plan update (GPU) and then prepare a new PEIR for a GPU that contains an EJ element.

Cities and counties in the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) must also address air quality in their general plans. Cities and counties that have identified disadvantaged communities must also address environmental justice in their general plans, including air quality.

Per Assembly Bill (AB) 617, the City has been designated a disadvantaged community and therefore, inclusion of an air quality analysis in the GPU will be required.

Additionally, GC Section 65302(g) requires that, if a local hazard mitigation plan has not been adopted by a local jurisdiction on or before January 1, 2022, then the safety element shall be reviewed and updated as necessary to address climate adaptation and resiliency strategies applicable to the city. The City currently does not have a local hazard mitigation plan in compliance with State law.

These factors warrant preparation of: (1) GPU to direct growth for the next 20 to 30 years, (2) development regulation updates, and (3) a new comprehensive environmental analysis that identifies the specific impacts of the new growth and appropriate methods to address and mitigate those impacts.

Various maps of the City can be found on the City’s website (https://www.shafter.com/363/Geographic-Information-Systems-GIS-Offic). In accordance with state planning law, a general plan must cover all territory within the boundaries of the adopting city. The plan should also consider any area outside which, in the planning agency's judgment, "bears relation to its planning" (Government Code Section 65300). It also allows adoption of area plans or general plans in part. Thereby, the City can designate the area covered by this general plan update for study and adoption.

Scope of Work
The consultant's role will be to provide professional planning services resulting in a GPU, development regulation updates revision, and related CEQA analysis no later than a tentative deadline of January 2026.

Public Outreach
The update will include a wide‐reaching, inclusive, and informative outreach campaign that empowers community members. Outreach shall include:
• Establishing a Community Advisory Committee made to advise the City Council throughout the process.
• Branding with consistent design templates and graphics. • Developing a digital presence and use of community surveys. • Facilitating community workshops to provide participants with an opportunity to give input on what they feel are the City’s most important assets and opportunities for the future and what critical issues and topics should be addressed.
• Facilitating pop‐up exhibits at local events or destinations in target neighborhoods.

Element Updates
The comprehensive update should include the following:
• A fresh new look and format with integrated graphics, including an electronic version for use on the City’s website.
• A new, updated vision and guiding principles for the community established through meaningful outreach to all community stakeholders.
• The updating of all mandatory element elements to comply with state legislation, regional, and local policies.
• The inclusion of select optional elements to address topics that are of great importance to the future of the City and the values of its citizens, such as economic development and/or community design.
• Review and potentially updating land use designations, with some designations likely deleted and others created. The land use map would be revised.

• Performance of all technical analyses, with subsequent incorporation of data into the associated element(s).

Development Regulation Updates
The selected consultant will be responsible for drafting updates to the City’s zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and any other affected development regulations in response to any changes made in the GPU.

CEQA Analysis
Preparation of a PEIR to satisfy California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements and allow for streamlining development projects consistent with the general plan. Creates an opportunity to integrate the PEIR and GPU whereby any required CEQA mitigation is developed as a general plan update policy to be self-mitigating to further streamline development.

General Project Management
The selected firm will be responsible for ensuring that the project is effectively managed, ensuring completion of the project on time and on budget. At a minimum the City will expect the consultant to successfully provide the following project management services:
• Identification of critical path tasks and key benchmarks. • Development of associated timeline to ensure project completion by City’s tentative deadline of January 2026.
• Direction on best practices for execution of each critical path task. • Development of strategy for ensuring tasks are timely completed. • Consistently achieve agreed-upon timeline(s), ensuring project is delivered on-time and on budget.
• Effectively and proactively communicate with City staff should issues arise, should modifications need to be made to the project scope, budget, or schedule, and at key decision points.

Selection Process
Based on the responses received, City staff may choose to interview consultants or solicit specific proposals. Consultants that work with the City are required to enter into a standard professional services agreement.

Evaluation Procedure
In reviewing a firm’s statement of qualifications (SOQ) submitted to the City in response to this RFQ, staff will be considering the following criteria:
• Firm Experience: Demonstration that the firm can successfully provide services for projects of a similar nature and complexity as those described herein (see experience details below). • Staff Qualifications: Demonstration that principals, project manager, and project team members are qualified to undertake the project.

• Approach to Organization and Project Management: Demonstration that the firm understands and can execute the critical path tasks that are necessary to successfully complete the scope of the project on time and on budget.
• Quality Control and Assurance: Demonstration that the firm has processes in place to ensure the quality of their work product and is committed to assuring client satisfaction. • Positive Professional References: Confirmation that the firm has successfully undertaken projects of a similar nature and complexity via confirmation from positive professional references.

Experience
The successful SOQ will provide an overview of the firm’s experience in the following areas:
• Developing and managing successful general plan update processes. • Positive community consultation and stakeholder coordination:
• Conducting meaningful community outreach, including experience in effectively and clearly presenting technical material to non-technical audiences. • Collecting and sincerely considering community input and adjusting work product based on community feedback.
• Managing/mitigating conflict to achieve informed consent. • Experience with community consultation in person and in a virtual setting. • Developing visually appealing maps and graphics.
• Conducting CEQA analysis and drafting appropriate CEQA documents. • Drafting updates to development regulations.

Cost of Statement of Qualifications Preparation
The City shall not be liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by any submitting consultant.

Each submitting consultant shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from all liability, claims, or expenses whosoever incurred by, or on behalf of, the entity participating in the preparation of its response to this RFQ. Pre-contractual expenses are defined as expenses incurred by consultants in:
• Preparing SOQ in response to this RFQ.
• The cost to prepare a project specific scope, and cost to negotiate a contract. • All other expenses incurred by consultant related to preparation of SOQ.

Submittal Requirement
Please limit the response to 15 pages. The SOQ submittal shall be provided electronically as a tabbed and bookmarked PDF. PAPER SUBMISSIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For fullest consideration, the PDF must provide the items below in the following order:

Tab #

1. Cover Letter: Letter of interest, to include an understanding of the scope of services and the firm’s approach to delivering services related to that scope.

2. Executive Summary: Provide a summary of the consultant’s understanding of the services requested, a summary of the consultant’s related qualifications, and the consultant’s proposed approach to the services contemplated.

3. Project Team and Qualifications: Indicate the location of principal office that will be responsible for the implementation of the contract and provide an organization chart indicating the staff members which might have responsibilities related to the project tasks. Indicate on the chart the names of the project manager and key personnel, their titles, and their responsibilities for both prime and sub-consultants. Include a resume of each key staff member identified.

4. Billing Rate Sheet: Provide an itemized billing rate schedule that identifies hourly rates for each proposed staff members and expenses. Include any proposed cost-plus charges on subconsultant work.

5. References: Provide a list of references for which consultant has performed similar work. List should include client name, address, phone number and a brief description of services provided.

6. Proprietary Information Statement: Provide a statement indicating that no materials included in the submitted RFQ are proprietary. All submitted materials shall become the property of the City.

7. Liability Insurance: Provide a statement that all required insurances will be in force at time of contract execution. The firm will be required to have professional liability insurance, worker’s compensation insurance, professional liability insurance, and vehicle coverage insurance (including comprehensive and collision insurance) at a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence for each policy. Insurances must be primary and non-contributory, naming the City as additional insured and waiving subrogation rights.

8. Additional Information: Provide any additional information which consultant would like to have considered.

Submittal Requirement
The anticipated schedule of activities related to this RFQ is as follows:

Activity Date
RFQ issued XXX
Last day for questions to be submitted XXX
Qualification submittal deadline XXX
Amendments to RFQ
Town reserves the right to amend the RFQ by addendum. If necessary, the SOQ submittal deadline will be extended to allow submitters additional time to respond to the RFQ addendum.

Inquiries
Questions related to this solicitation shall be in writing (email preferred) and addressed to:

Steve Esselman, Planning Director
City of Shafter
Planning Department
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
Email: [email protected]
Noncommitment of City
The successful selection of a consultant does not constitute a contract for service, nor does it guarantee that the City will request a project specific scope and cost proposal. The City shall not be obligated to respond to any SOQ submitted, nor be legally bound in any manner by the submission of an SOQ.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all SOQs received, to negotiate with all qualified sources or any portion of any proposal, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the SOQs or in the RFQ process, or to make awards on the basis of that item or combination or items which, in its opinion, serves the best interest of City, or to cancel all or part of this RFQ.

This RFQ does not constitute any form of offer to contract.

Digital Submittal
Statements of Qualifications:

1. Must be in PDF format.

2. Must be submitted electronically, preferably via a platform such as DropBox, Box, or other similar, cloud-based FTP site. PAPER SUBMISSIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Qualification packages are due no later than 5:00 p.m., XXX and shall be sent to:

Steve Esselman, Planning Director
City of Shafter
Planning Department
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
Email: [email protected]
All submittals will become a public record, available for review upon request.

MANAGEMENT REPORT

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: David Franz, Education Partnership Director SUBJECT: APPOINT TWO COUNCILMEMBERS TO AD HOC MURAL

SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE PROPOSED MURAL AT THE

SHAFTER LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTER

RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; create and appoint two Council Members to the Murals AdHoc Committee.

BACKGROUND
The Shafter Municipal Code Chapter 15.51 (Murals) requires Council approval of mural designs following the review of a committee. At the regular meeting of the Shafter City Council on March 17, 2020, for example, Council created an Ad Hoc committee to advise the City Manager regarding a proposed mural on a concrete block wall at La Hacienda Market (315 James Street). A design for a mural on the exterior north wall (facing the Richland bus barn) of the "GAF Room" at the Shafter Library & Learning Center has been submitted by the Friends of the Shafter Library, which proposes to fund the creation of the mural. Because the mural is proposed on City property, no maintenance agreement is required.

ANALYSIS
Ad Hoc committees are created for the sole purpose of being advisory to the City Manager without requiring action by the entire City Council. As deemed appropriate at the mutual discretion of the City Manager and the City Council, two (2) City Council members may be appointed to an Ad Hoc committee. Ad Hoc committees generally meet with a defined purpose and time frame to accomplish that purpose.

The purpose is with a narrow focus on a specific problem or task (non-generalizable).

Ad Hoc committees do not have continuing subject matter jurisdiction nor do they handle an issue or issues on a continual basis, and ends when it has completed its work on a specific task or problem, or when it is no longer under consideration. Ad Hoc committees cannot implement a project, pass city laws, etc. Ad Hoc committees have not been delegated any decision-making power, and rarely issue formal recommendations or reports that are made public at open board meetings. Ad Hoc committees are not intended to be able to be adapted to other purposes to cover areas

APPOINT TWO COUNCILMEMBERS TO AD HOC MURAL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE PROPOSED

MURAL AT THE SHAFTER LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTER
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that are truly public matters that should be fully debated publicly before being voted on by the Council. While an earlier Ad Hoc committee did work on mural design, that committee was specific to that project and a new committee is required.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is the appointment of council members to an ad hoc committee and therefore, it is organizational and administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Not Applicable

ALTERNATIVES
Council could choose not to create an Ad Hoc committee to evaluate the mural design and postpone consideration of the mural proposal.

NEXT STEPS
If the Ad Hoc committee is created, the design would be shared with the committee and a meeting with the artist and organizers would be arranged to provide any feedback.

The design would then be brought to Council for approval.

ATTACHMENTS
None