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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 5.6
DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Agreements with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc.,
GATES + Associates, and SWA Group for On-Call Landscape Architect
Services
Prepared by: Julius Pickney, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving agreements with Callander Associates Landscape
Architecture, Inc., GATES + Associates, and SWA Group for on-call landscape architect
services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving Agreements with Callander Associates Landscape
Architecture, Inc., GATES + Associates, and SWA Group for On-Call Landscape Architect
Services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The proposed agreements include not-to-exceed compensation amounts of $1,000,000 for
each consulting firm. The cost of these services will be charged to the Pub lic Works
Department, based on the work done and in accordance with the adopted annual operating
budget, Capital Improvement Program project budgets, or developer deposit account.
DESCRIPTION:
The Public Works Department utilizes consultants on Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
projects, private development projects, maintenance services projects, and for on -call, as
needed services to assist Staff in specific areas of technical, maintenance, and professional
expertise. Consultants are solicited through open and competitive request for qualifications
(RFQ) process or through public competitive bid processes. In March 2025, Staff issued an
RFQ for on-call landscape architect services to find consultants that have the necessary
background and expertise to provide these services.
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Twenty-two submissions were received in response to the RFQ for on-call landscape architect
services. After reviewing all qualifications, Staff recommends three firms, Callander Associates
Landscape Architecture, Inc., GATES + Associates, and SWA Group, to provide on-call
landscape architect services for a three-year term each with the proposed compensation limit
of $1,000,000 each over the three-year term. The recommended firms have provided these
services to Dublin in the past and have provided similar services to various municipalities
around the Bay Area.
Staff also recommends that the other firms that responded to the RFQ be deemed qualified
and remain on the City’s Managed Qualified Bid List, reserving the right to enter into an
agreement with at a future date. The other firms that responded to the RFQ are: BFS,
Carducci Associates, CMG, CSWST2, Dillingham Associates, Fletcher Studio, Groundworks
Office, INTEGRA, MIG, NCE, Nuvis, Panoramic Design Group, PGAdesign, QUADRIGA,
RHAA, RRM Design Group, Studio 1515, Verde Design, Inc., and Westwood.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving Agreements with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc.,
GATES + Associates, and SWA Group for On-Call Landscape Architect Services
2) Exhibit A to the Resolution – Consulting Services Agreements with Callander Associates
Landscape Architecture, Inc., GATES + Associates, and SWA Group
3) Request for Qualifications – Landscape Architect Services
4) Statements of Qualifications – Landscape Architect Services
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted 06/17/2025 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. XX – 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH CALLANDER ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE, INC., GATES + ASSOCIATES, AND SWA GROUP FOR ON-CALL
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SERVICES
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2025, Staff issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On -Call
Landscape Architect Services; and
WHEREAS, the City received twenty-two responses to the RFQ; and
WHEREAS, Staff reviewed and evaluated the statements of qualifications; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into agreements with Callander Associates
Landscape Architecture, Inc., GATES + Associates, and SWA Group, each for a not-to-exceed
amount of $1,000,000 over a three-year term; and
WHEREAS, the City also wishes to enter into agreements at a later date, with the following
firms which were deemed to be qualified as part of the RFQ solicitation process: BFS, Carducci
Associates, CMG, CSWST2, Dillingham Associates, Fletcher Studio, Groundworks Office,
INTEGRA, MIG, NCE, Nuvis, Panoramic Design Group, PGAdesign, QUADRIGA, RHAA, RRM
Design Group, Studio 1515, Verde Design, Inc., and Westwood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve the Agreements with Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc., GATES
+ Associates, and SWA Group, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute
the Agreements, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and make any necessary, non-substantive
changes to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
{Signatures on the following page}
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Reso. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted 06/17/2025 Page 2 of 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
CALLANDER ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC.
FOR
ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of
Dublin (“City”) and Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. (CALA)
(“Consultant”) (together sometimes referred to as the “Parties”) as of July 1, 2025 (the
“Effective Date”).
Section 1.SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of
Work attached as Exhibit A at the time and place and in the manner specified therein.
In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and
Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the
Effective Date and shall end on June 30, 2028, unless the term of the
Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in Section
8. The time provided to Consultant to complete the services required by
this Agreement shall not affect the City’s right to terminate the Agreement,
as referenced in Section 8. Notwithstanding the foregoing this Agreement
may be extended on a month to month basis for up to 6 months upon the
written consent of the Consultant and the City Manager, provided that: a)
sufficient funds have been appropriated for such purchase, b) the price
charged by the Consultant for the provision of the serves described in
Exhibit A does not increase. None of the foregoing shall affect the City’s
right to terminate the Agreement as provided for in Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required
pursuant to this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards
observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which
Consultant is engaged.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent
personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event
that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this
Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons, Consultant
shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City,
reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services
pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the
standard of performance provided in Subsection 1.2 above and to satisfy
Consultant’s obligations hereunder.
Attachment 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
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Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to
exceed $1,000,000, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in
Consultant’s proposal, for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred
under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict regarding the amount of compensation
between this Agreement and Consultant’s proposal, the Agreement shall prevail. City
shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in
the manner set forth herein. The payments specified below shall be the only payments
from City to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant
shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically
authorized by City in writing, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services
performed by more than one person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to
Consultant under this Agreement is based upon Consultant’s estimated costs of
providing the services required hereunder, including salaries and benefits of employees
and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the Parties further agree that
compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any
pensions and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and
subcontractors may be eligible. City therefore has no responsibility for such
contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.
2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a
month during the term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services
performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to the invoice date. No
individual performing work under this Agreement shall bill more than 2,000
hours in a fiscal year unless approved, in writing, by the City Manager or
his/her designee. Invoices shall contain the following information:
Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the
first invoice, etc.;
The beginning and ending dates of the billing period;
A Task Summary containing the original contract amount, the amount
of prior billings, the total due this period, the balance available under
the Agreement, and the percentage of completion;
A copy of the applicable time entries or time sheets shall be submitted
showing the following:
o Daily logs of total hours worked by each individual
performing work under this Agreement;
o Hours must be logged in increments of tenths of an hour or
quarter hour;
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o If this Agreement covers multiple projects, all hours must
also be logged by project assignment; and
o A brief description of the work, and each reimbursable
expense.
The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by
Consultant and each employee, agent, and subcontractor of
Consultant performing services hereunder;
The Consultant’s signature;
Consultant shall give separate notice to the City when the total number
of hours worked by Consultant and any individual employee, agent, or
subcontractor of Consultant reaches or exceeds 800 hours within a 12-
month period under this Agreement and any other agreement between
Consultant and City. Such notice shall include an estimate of the time
necessary to complete work described in Exhibit A and the estimate of
time necessary to complete work under any other agreement between
Consultant and City, if applicable.
2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices
received, for services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized
reimbursable costs incurred. City shall have 30 days from the receipt of
an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay
Consultant.
2.3 Final Payment. City shall pay the last 10% of the total sum due pursuant
to this Agreement within 60 days after completion of the services and
submittal to City of a final invoice, if all services required have been
satisfactorily performed.
2.4 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by
Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional
sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incurred by Consultant in
rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall make no
payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this
Agreement.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of
the maximum amount of compensation provided above, either for a task or
for the entire Agreement, unless the Agreement is modified prior to the
submission of such an invoice by a properly executed change order or
amendment.
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2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis
shall not exceed the amounts shown on the compensation schedule
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in
Exhibit A. Expenses not listed in Exhibit A are not chargeable to City.
Reimbursable expenses are included in the total amount of compensation
provided under this Agreement that shall not be exceeded.
2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of
employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal
or state taxes.
2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant
terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall
compensate the Consultant for all outstanding costs and reimbursable
expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as of the date of
written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and
timesheets to verify costs incurred to that date.
2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to
perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of
this Agreement until receipt of authorization from the Contract
Administrator.
Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant
shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be
necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement. City shall make
available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed in this section, and only
under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space,
as may be reasonably necessary for Consultant’s use while consulting with City
employees and reviewing records and the information in possession of the City. The
location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities shall be in the sole discretion of
City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve incurring
any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, long-distance telephone or
other communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities.
Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before fully executing this Agreement,
Consultant, at its own cost and expense, unless otherwise specified below, shall
procure the types and amounts of insurance listed below against claims for injuries to
persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the
performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives,
employees, and subcontractors. Consistent with the following provisions, Consultant
shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of
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this section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects, and that such
insurance is in effect prior to beginning work. Consultant shall maintain the insurance
policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of
such insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid or proposal. Consultant shall
not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has
obtained all insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided evidence to
City that such insurance is in effect. VERIFICATION OF THE REQUIRED INSURANCE
SHALL BE SUBMITTED AND MADE PART OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO
EXECUTION. Consultant shall maintain all required insurance listed herein for the
duration of this Agreement.
4.1 Workers’ Compensation.
4.1.1 General Requirements. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and
expense, maintain Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and
Employer’s Liability Insurance for any and all persons employed
directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers’
Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance shall
be provided with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per accident. In
the alternative, Consultant may rely on a self-insurance program to
meet these requirements, but only if the program of self-insurance
complies fully with the provisions of the California Labor Code.
Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets the
standards of the California Labor Code shall be solely in the
discretion of the Contract Administrator.
The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver
of subrogation in favor of the entity for all work performed by the
Consultant, its employees, agents, and subcontractors.
4.1.2 Submittal Requirements. To comply with Subsection 4.1,
Consultant shall submit the following:
a. Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amounts specified in
the section; and
b. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement as required by the
section.
4.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance.
4.2.1 General Requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense,
shall maintain commercial general liability insurance for the term of
this Agreement in an amount not less than $1,000,000 and
automobile liability insurance for the term of this Agreement in an
amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, combined single
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limit coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by
this Agreement. If a Commercial General Liability Insurance or an
Automobile Liability form or other form with a general aggregate
limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the
general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required
occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be
limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and
personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage to
property resulting from activities contemplated under this
Agreement, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability
and the use of owned and non-owned automobiles.
4.2.2 Minimum Scope of Coverage. Commercial general coverage
shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial
General Liability occurrence form CG 0001 (most recent edition)
covering comprehensive General Liability on an “occurrence” basis.
Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance
Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001, Code 1 (any
auto). No endorsement shall be attached limiting the coverage.
4.2.3 Additional Requirements. Each of the following shall be included
in the insurance coverage or added as a certified endorsement to
the policy:
a. The Insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident
basis, and not on a claims-made basis.
b. City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to
be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability
arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf
of the Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired, or
borrowed by the Consultant.
c. Consultant hereby agrees to waive subrogation which any
insurer or contractor may require from vendor by virtue of the
payment of any loss. Consultant agrees to obtain any
endorsements that may be necessary to effect this waiver of
subrogation.
d. For any claims related to this Agreement or the work
hereunder, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials,
employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or
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volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and
shall not contribute with it.
4.2.4 Submittal Requirements. To comply with Subsection 4.2,
Consultant shall submit the following:
a. Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amounts specified in
the section;
b. Additional Insured Endorsement as required by the section;
c. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement as required by the
section; and
d. Primary Insurance Endorsement as required by the
section.
4.3 Professional Liability Insurance.
4.3.1 General Requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense,
shall maintain for the period covered by this Agreement
professional liability insurance for licensed professionals performing
work pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not less than
$2,000,000 covering the licensed professionals’ errors and
omissions. Any deductible or self-insured retention shall not
exceed $150,000 per claim.
4.3.2 Claims-Made Limitations. The following provisions shall apply if
the professional liability coverage is written on a claims-made form:
a. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must
be before the date of the Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance
must be provided for at least 3 years after completion of the
Agreement or the work, so long as commercially available at
reasonable rates.
c. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced
with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date
that precedes the date of this Agreement, Consultant shall
purchase an extended period coverage for a minimum of 3
years after completion of work under this Agreement.
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d. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be
submitted to the City for review prior to the commencement
of any work under this Agreement.
4.3.3 Submittal Requirements. To comply with Subsection 4.3,
Consultant shall submit the Certificate of Liability Insurance in the
amounts specified in the section.
4.4 All Policies Requirements.
4.4.1 Acceptability of Insurers. All insurance required by this section is
to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII.
4.4.2 Verification of Coverage. Prior to beginning any work under this
Agreement, Consultant shall furnish City with complete copies of all
Certificates of Liability Insurance delivered to Consultant by the
insurer, including complete copies of all endorsements attached to
the policies. All copies of Certificates of Liability Insurance and
certified endorsements shall show the signature of a person
authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. If the City
does not receive the required insurance documents prior to the
Consultant beginning work, it shall not waive the Consultant’s
obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require
complete copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
4.4.3 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Consultant shall
disclose to and obtain the written approval of City for the self-
insured retentions and deductibles before beginning any of the
services or work called for by any term of this Agreement. At the
option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such
deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its
officers, employees, and volunteers; or the Consultant shall provide
a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment
of losses and related investigations, claim administration and
defense expenses.
4.4.4 Wasting Policies. No policy required by this Section 4 shall
include a “wasting” policy limit (i.e. limit that is eroded by the cost of
defense).
4.4.5 Endorsement Requirements. Each insurance policy required by
Section 4 shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be
canceled by either party, except after 30 days’ prior written notice
has been provided to the City.
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4.4.6 Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as
insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and
certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for
subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated
herein.
4.5 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant
fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements
to the extent and within the time herein required, City may, at its sole
option exercise any of the following remedies, which are alternatives to
other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for
Consultant’s breach:
Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the
premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the
Agreement;
Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any
payment that becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work
and withhold any payment, until Consultant demonstrates compliance
with the requirements hereof; and/or
Terminate this Agreement.
Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT’S RESPONSIBILITIES.
Consultant shall, to the extent permitted by law, including without limitation California
Civil Code 2782 and 2782.8, indemnify, hold harmless and assume the defense of, in
any actions at law or in equity, the City, its employees, agents, volunteers, and elective
and appointive boards, from all claims, losses, and damages, including property
damage, personal injury, death, and liability of every kind, nature and description,
arising out of, pertaining to or related to the negligence, recklessness or willful
misconduct of Consultant or any person directly or indirectly employed by, or acting as
agent for, Consultant, during and after completion of Consultant’s work under this
Agreement.
With respect to those claims arising from a professional error or omission, Consultant
shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City (including its elected officials,
officers, employees, and volunteers) from all claims, losses, and damages arising from
the professionally negligent acts, errors or omissions of Consultant, however, the cost to
defend charged to Consultant shall not exceed Consultant’s proportionate percentage
fault.
Consultant's obligation under this section does not extend to that portion of a claim
caused in whole or in part by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
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Consultant shall also indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City from all suits or
claims for infringement of any patent rights, copyrights, trade secrets, trade names,
trademarks, service marks, or any other proprietary rights of any person or persons
because of the City or any of its officers, employees, volunteers, or agents use of
articles, products things, or services supplied in the performance of Consultant’s
services under this Agreement, however, the cost to defend charged to Consultant shall
not exceed Consultant’s proportionate percentage fault.
Consultant shall indemnify, defend with counsel acceptable to City, and hold harmless
City and its officers, elected officials, employees, agents and volunteers from and
against any and all liability, loss, damage, claims, expenses, and costs (including
without limitation, attorney’s fees and costs and fees of litigation) (collectively, “Liability”)
of every nature arising out of or in connection with Consultant’s performance of the
services called for or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this
Agreement, except such Liability caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
City.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, to the extent this Agreement is a “construction contract”
as defined by California Civil Code Section 2782, as may be amended from time to
time, such duties of Consultant to indemnify shall not apply when to do so would be
prohibited by California Civil Code Section 2782.
The Consultant’s obligation to defend and indemnify shall not be excused because of
the Consultant’s inability to evaluate Liability or because the Consultant evaluates
Liability and determines that the Consultant is not liable to the claimant. The Consultant
must respond within 30 days to the tender of any claim for defense and indemnity by the
City. If the Consultant fails to accept or reject a tender of defense and indemnity within
30 days, in addition to any other remedy authorized by law, so much of the money due
the Consultant under and by virtue of this Agreement as shall reasonably be considered
necessary by the City, may be retained by the City until disposition has been made of
the claim or suit for damages, or until the Consultant accepts or rejects the tender of
defense, whichever occurs first.
Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement,
Consultant shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an
employee of City. This Agreement shall not be construed as an agreement
for employment. City shall have the right to control Consultant only insofar
as the results of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subsection 1.3;
however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means by
which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement. Consultant further acknowledges that Consultant performs
Services outside the usual course of the City’s business; and is
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customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or
business of the same nature as the Consultant performs for the City and
has the option to perform such work for other entities. Notwithstanding
any other City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to
the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and
subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify
for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to,
any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of City and
entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer
contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
6.2 Consultant Not an Agent. Except as City may specify in writing,
Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of
City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall have no
authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to
any obligation whatsoever.
Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
7.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this
Agreement.
7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors
shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the performance of
the work hereunder, including but not limited to, the California Building
Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any copyright, patent or
trademark law. Consultant’s failure to comply with any law(s) or
regulation(s) applicable to the performance of the work hereunder shall
constitute a breach of contract.
7.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement
may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity,
Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable rules
and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal
assistance program.
7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that
Consultant and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all
licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature that
are legally required to practice their respective professions. Consultant
represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees,
agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in
effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits,
and approvals that are legally required to practice their respective
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professions. In addition to the foregoing, Consultant and any
subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of this
Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not
discriminate, on the basis of a person’s race, sex, gender, religion
(including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin,
ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer
and genetic characteristics), marital status, age, sexual orientation, color,
creed, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression,
political affiliation or belief, military/veteran status, or any other
classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws (each a
“Protected Characteristic”), against any employee, applicant for
employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in,
recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by
Consultant under this Agreement.
Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any
subcontract approved by the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without
cause upon written notification to Consultant.
Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon 30 days’ written notice to City
and shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.
In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation
for services performed to the effective date of termination; City, however,
may condition payment of such compensation upon Consultant delivering
to City any or all documents, photographs, computer software, video and
audio tapes, and other materials provided to Consultant or prepared by or
for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.
8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end
date of this Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any
such extension shall require a written amendment to this Agreement, as
provided for herein. Consultant understands and agrees that, if City
grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide
Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for
in this Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Contract
Administrator, City shall have no obligation to reimburse Consultant for
any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred during the extension
period.
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8.3 Amendments. The Parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing
signed by all the Parties.
8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Consultant recognize and
agree that this Agreement contemplates personal performance by
Consultant and is based upon a determination of Consultant’s unique
personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge.
Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this
Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of
Consultant. Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest
therein without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.
Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the performance
contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors
noted in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract
Administrator.
8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement
and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and
Consultant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches
any of the terms of this Agreement, City’s remedies shall include, but are
not limited to, the following:
8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;
8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design
documents, and any other work product prepared by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement;
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in
Exhibit A not finished by Consultant; or
8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the
work described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach
and the amount that City would have paid Consultant pursuant to
Section 2 if Consultant had completed the work.
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant’s Performance. All reports,
data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda,
plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other documents or
materials, in electronic or any other form, that Consultant prepares or
obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered
hereunder shall be the property of the City. Consultant hereby agrees to
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deliver those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement. It
is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials,
including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to
this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are not
necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City and Consultant agree
that, until final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports and
other documents are confidential and will not be released to third parties
without prior written consent of both Parties.
9.2 Consultant’s Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all
ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other
records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services or
expenditures and disbursements charged to the City under this Agreement
for a minimum of 3 years, or for any longer period required by law, from
the date of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement.
9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that
Subsection 9.2 of this Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be
made available for inspection, audit, and/or copying at any time during
regular business hours, upon oral or written request of the City. Under
California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds
expended under this Agreement exceeds $10,000.00, the Agreement shall
be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request
of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of 3 years after final
payment under the Agreement.
Section 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
10.1 Attorneys’ Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including
an action for declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’
fees in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. The
court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought
for that purpose.
10.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other
under this Agreement, the Parties agree that trial of such action shall be
vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of
Alameda or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of
California.
10.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any
provision of this Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the
provisions of this Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in full force and
effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement
shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
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10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific
provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other
breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.
10.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure
to the benefit of and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of
the Parties.
10.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all
reports, written studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the
extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin paper.
10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, but none whose
activities within the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless
of location, would place Consultant in a “conflict of interest,” as that term is
defined in the Political Reform Act, codified at California Government
Code Section 81000 et seq.
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed
pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any
financial interest in this Agreement that would violate California
Government Code Section 1090 et seq.
Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the
previous 12 months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City.
If Consultant was an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City in
the previous 12 months, Consultant warrants that it did not participate in
any manner in the forming of this Agreement. Consultant understands
that, if this Agreement is made in violation of California Government Code
Section 1090 et seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not
be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this
Agreement, including reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be
required to reimburse the City for any sums paid to the Consultant.
Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it may be subject
to criminal prosecution for a violation of California Government Code
Section 1090 et seq., and, if applicable, will be disqualified from holding
public office in the State of California.
At City’s sole discretion, Consultant may be required to file with the City a
Form 700 to identify and document Consultant’s economic interests, as
defined and regulated by the California Fair Political Practices
Commission. If Consultant is required to file a Form 700, Consultant is
hereby advised to contact the Dublin City Clerk for the Form 700 and
directions on how to prepare it.
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10.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting,
focus group, or interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through
any written materials.
10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the
City Manager ("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence shall be
directed to or through the Contract Administrator or his or her designee.
10.10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc.
2025 Gateway Place, Suite 285,
San Jose, CA 95110
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
City of Dublin
Att: City Engineer
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
10.11 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto
and incorporated herein as Exhibit A represents the entire and integrated
agreement between City and Consultant and supersedes all prior
negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral.
Exhibit A Scope of Services & Compensation Schedule/Reimbursable
Expenses
10.12 Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be
executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and
all of which together shall constitute one agreement. Counterparts
delivered and/or signatures executed by City-approved electronic or digital
means shall have the same force and effect as the use of a manual
signature. Both Parties desire this Agreement to be electronically signed in
accordance with applicable federal and California law. Either Party may
revoke its agreement to use electronic signatures at any time by giving
notice to the other Party.
10.13 Certification per Iran Contracting Act of 2010. In the event that this
contract is for
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) or more, by Consultant’s signature
below Consultant certifies that Consultant, and any parent entities,
subsidiaries, successors or subunits of Consultant are not identified on a
list created pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2203 of the California
Public Contract Code as a person engaging in investment activities in Iran
as described in subdivision (a) of Section 2202.5, or as a person
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described in subdivision (b) of Section 2202.5 of the California Public
Contract Code, as applicable.
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE
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The Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. The persons
whose signatures appear below certify that they are authorized to sign on behalf of the
respective Party.
CITY OF DUBLIN CALLANDER ASSOCIATES
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC.
Colleen Tribby, City Manager David Rubin, Chief Financial Officer /
Principal
Attest:
Consultant’s DIR Registration Number
(if applicable)
Marsha Moore, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE & REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Overview:
The City of Dublin adopted a Parks and Recreation Master Plan update in May of 2022.
The Master Plan provides direction for addressing the long-term recreational needs of the
City and its changing population through buildout of the City. The plan contains goals,
long-term policies and standards to guide the City in the acquisition, development and
management of park and recreation facilities.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan includes standards for the following park and
recreation facilities:
•Active Communit Park •Natural Communit Park•Aquatic Facilit •Nei hborhood Parks•Communit Facilities •Nei hborhood Square•Cultural Arts Center •Re ional Park/Open Space and Trails•Downtown Plaza •Senior Center
The City of Dublin anticipates growth that will continue to increase to an expected
population of 79,726 at build-out. As the City nears build-out, future projects will tend to
be more renovation focused and most new park projects will be located in the Eastern
expansion area.
Project Description:
Below is a list of potential projects from the City of Dublin’s Adopted Five-Year Capital
Improvement Program 2024-2029. As yet, some of the future projects are unfunded and
would be developed as funding becomes available. The proposed projects would each
involve a community outreach process and entail the development of conceptual plans
and construction documents.
•Alamo Creek Park and Assessment District
- Fence Replacement
•Iron Horse Nature Park and Open
Space•Condition Assessment of Water Features •Kolb Park Renovation•Downtown Dublin Town Square Park •Parks Pla round Replacement•Dublin Sports Grounds Rehabilitation •Restrooms Replacement
•Fallon Sports Park - Artificial Turf Field
Replacement •Sports Courts Resurfacing
•Green Stormwater Infrastructure •Sunday School Barn Improvements
Additionally, the selected firm will be available on an on-call basis for maintenance-
related landscaping efforts, including but not limited to:
•Citywide tree replacement recommendations
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•Landscape re-design at existing parks, facilities, and public right-of-way areas
(medians and side strips)
•Irrigation system design, upgrades, and replacements
•Replacement of non-functional turf with sustainable alternatives
•Expertise and consultation on turf management best practices
•Green stormwater infrastructure redesign, maintenance, and replacement efforts
•Review development proposals and associated plans and specifications provided
to the maintenance division, ensuring alignment with long-term maintenance
feasibility and sustainability goals
Additionally, the selected firm will be available on an on-call basis to provide staff
augmentation for the following services:
•Review a variety of land development, subdivision, and encroachment permit
applications from initial planning application or entitlement through the issuance of
a permit for construction or improvement plan and final map approval, construction,
and final sign-off of improvements and warranty release.
•Review entitlement and construction drawings for conformance with City and State
regulations, standards, and policies.
Considerations:
Firms are encouraged to provide additional details and/or value additions to the
proposal scope of services to include in the proposal. Work to be undertaken as part of
each project includes, but is not limited to:
•Review of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Streetscape Master Plan,
Downtown Streetscape Master Plans, and other related planning documents.
•Evaluation of existing inventory of park and recreational facilities.
•Assessment and prioritization of recreational needs of the community.
•Site topographic survey.
•Preparation of opportunities and constraints map of the site.
•Preparation of preliminary design alternatives for the site.
•Preparation of master plan identifying recreational amenities planned for the site
including the location and configuration of all site elements.
•Preparation of phasing plan for the park which identifies logical phases for
development of the park and designates the park and recreational amenities
which will be included in each phase.
•Preparation of a preliminary cost estimate for the proposed project.
•Preparation of public input processes.
•Meetings with stakeholders, Parks and Community Services Commission, and
City Council.
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COMPENSATION SCHEDULE & REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
ON-CALL FEE SCHEDULE 2025-2028 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES
GENERAL: The following list of fees and reimbursable expense items shall be used in
the provision of services described in the agreement. These amounts shall be adjusted
in January, upon issuance of an updated Standard Schedule of Compensation:
POSITION HOURLY RATE
Principal $258 - $290
Senior Associate $234 - $263
Associate $223 - $250
Arborist/Construction
Manager
$196 - $220
Senior Project Manager $202 - $227
Project Manager 1 $193 - $217
Project Manager 2 $183 - $206
Job Captain $169 - $190
Designer 1 $159 - $179
Designer 2 $144 - $162
Assistant Designer $129 - $145
Accounting $195 - $219
Senior Project Administrator $148 - $167
Project Administrator $132 - $148
Reimbursable Expenses Rates
Expenses Cost + 15%
Printing and reproductions, postage and
delivery, mileage, travel expenses (hotel / food),
testing and outside services, and other project
related expenses
Communications and Insurance Surcharge 2.5% of total fees
Subconsultant Administration 10% of Subconsultant
Costs
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PAYMENTS: Payments are due within ten days after monthly billing. Callander
Associates reserves the right to suspend services for non-payment if payment is not
received within a period of 60 days after invoice date. Additionally invoices 60 days past
due are subject to a 1.5% per month interest charge. Retainer amounts, if indicated, are
due upon signing the agreement and shall be applied to the final invoice for the project.
All CPI increases shall be calculated by Contractor and requested for adjustment each
May, effective each July 1st. Rate increases shall not exceed 3% and shall be based on
the San Francisco Bay Area Consumer Price Index CPI for that period of time and this
shall be submitted to the Public Works Management Analyst, or their designee, for
approval prior to taking effect. Remit invoices to: PWInvoices@dublin.ca.gov
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
GATES + ASSOCIATES
FOR
ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of
Dublin (“City”) and Gates + Associates (GATES) (“Consultant”) (together sometimes
referred to as the “Parties”) as of July 1, 2025 (the “Effective Date”).
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of
Work attached as Exhibit A at the time and place and in the manner specified therein.
In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and
Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the
Effective Date and shall end on June 30, 2028, unless the term of the
Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in Section
8. The time provided to Consultant to complete the services required by
this Agreement shall not affect the City’s right to terminate the Agreement,
as referenced in Section 8. Notwithstanding the foregoing this Agreement
may be extended on a month to month basis for up to 6 months upon the
written consent of the Consultant and the City Manager, provided that: a)
sufficient funds have been appropriated for such purchase, b) the price
charged by the Consultant for the provision of the serves described in
Exhibit A does not increase. None of the foregoing shall affect the City’s
right to terminate the Agreement as provided for in Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required
pursuant to this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards
observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which
Consultant is engaged.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent
personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event
that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this
Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons, Consultant
shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City,
reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services
pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the
standard of performance provided in Subsection 1.2 above and to satisfy
Consultant’s obligations hereunder.
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Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to
exceed $1,000,000, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in
Consultant’s proposal, for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred
under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict regarding the amount of compensation
between this Agreement and Consultant’s proposal, the Agreement shall prevail. City
shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in
the manner set forth herein. The payments specified below shall be the only payments
from City to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant
shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically
authorized by City in writing, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services
performed by more than one person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to
Consultant under this Agreement is based upon Consultant’s estimated costs of
providing the services required hereunder, including salaries and benefits of employees
and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the Parties further agree that
compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any
pensions and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and
subcontractors may be eligible. City therefore has no responsibility for such
contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.
2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a
month during the term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services
performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to the invoice date. No
individual performing work under this Agreement shall bill more than 2,000
hours in a fiscal year unless approved, in writing, by the City Manager or
his/her designee. Invoices shall contain the following information:
Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the
first invoice, etc.;
The beginning and ending dates of the billing period;
A Task Summary containing the original contract amount, the amount
of prior billings, the total due this period, the balance available under
the Agreement, and the percentage of completion;
A copy of the applicable time entries or time sheets shall be submitted
showing the following:
o Daily logs of total hours worked by each individual
performing work under this Agreement;
o Hours must be logged in increments of tenths of an hour or
quarter hour;
o If this Agreement covers multiple projects, all hours must
also be logged by project assignment; and
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o A brief description of the work, and each reimbursable
expense.
The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by
Consultant and each employee, agent, and subcontractor of
Consultant performing services hereunder;
The Consultant’s signature;
Consultant shall give separate notice to the City when the total number
of hours worked by Consultant and any individual employee, agent, or
subcontractor of Consultant reaches or exceeds 800 hours within a 12-
month period under this Agreement and any other agreement between
Consultant and City. Such notice shall include an estimate of the time
necessary to complete work described in Exhibit A and the estimate of
time necessary to complete work under any other agreement between
Consultant and City, if applicable.
2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices
received, for services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized
reimbursable costs incurred. City shall have 30 days from the receipt of
an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay
Consultant.
2.3 Final Payment. City shall pay the last 10% of the total sum due pursuant
to this Agreement within 60 days after completion of the services and
submittal to City of a final invoice, if all services required have been
satisfactorily performed.
2.4 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by
Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional
sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incurred by Consultant in
rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall make no
payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this
Agreement.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of
the maximum amount of compensation provided above, either for a task or
for the entire Agreement, unless the Agreement is modified prior to the
submission of such an invoice by a properly executed change order or
amendment.
2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis
shall not exceed the amounts shown on the compensation schedule
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in
Exhibit A. Expenses not listed in Exhibit A are not chargeable to City.
Reimbursable expenses are included in the total amount of compensation
provided under this Agreement that shall not be exceeded.
2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of
employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal
or state taxes.
2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant
terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall
compensate the Consultant for all outstanding costs and reimbursable
expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as of the date of
written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and
timesheets to verify costs incurred to that date.
2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to
perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of
this Agreement until receipt of authorization from the Contract
Administrator.
Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant
shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be
necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement. City shall make
available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed in this section, and only
under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space,
as may be reasonably necessary for Consultant’s use while consulting with City
employees and reviewing records and the information in possession of the City. The
location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities shall be in the sole discretion of
City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve incurring
any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, long-distance telephone or
other communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities.
Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before fully executing this Agreement,
Consultant, at its own cost and expense, unless otherwise specified below, shall
procure the types and amounts of insurance listed below against claims for injuries to
persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the
performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives,
employees, and subcontractors. Consistent with the following provisions, Consultant
shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of
this section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects, and that such
insurance is in effect prior to beginning work. Consultant shall maintain the insurance
policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of
such insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid or proposal. Consultant shall
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not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has
obtained all insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided evidence to
City that such insurance is in effect. VERIFICATION OF THE REQUIRED INSURANCE
SHALL BE SUBMITTED AND MADE PART OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO
EXECUTION. Consultant shall maintain all required insurance listed herein for the
duration of this Agreement.
4.1 Workers’ Compensation.
4.1.1 General Requirements. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and
expense, maintain Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and
Employer’s Liability Insurance for any and all persons employed
directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers’
Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance shall
be provided with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per accident. In
the alternative, Consultant may rely on a self-insurance program to
meet these requirements, but only if the program of self-insurance
complies fully with the provisions of the California Labor Code.
Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets the
standards of the California Labor Code shall be solely in the
discretion of the Contract Administrator.
The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver
of subrogation in favor of the entity for all work performed by the
Consultant, its employees, agents, and subcontractors.
4.1.2 Submittal Requirements. To comply with Subsection 4.1,
Consultant shall submit the following:
a. Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amounts specified in
the section; and
b. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement as required by the
section.
4.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance.
4.2.1 General Requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense,
shall maintain commercial general liability insurance for the term of
this Agreement in an amount not less than $1,000,000 and
automobile liability insurance for the term of this Agreement in an
amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, combined single
limit coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by
this Agreement. If a Commercial General Liability Insurance or an
Automobile Liability form or other form with a general aggregate
limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
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separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the
general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required
occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be
limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and
personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage to
property resulting from activities contemplated under this
Agreement, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability
and the use of owned and non-owned automobiles.
4.2.2 Minimum Scope of Coverage. Commercial general coverage
shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial
General Liability occurrence form CG 0001 (most recent edition)
covering comprehensive General Liability on an “occurrence” basis.
Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance
Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001, Code 1 (any
auto). No endorsement shall be attached limiting the coverage.
4.2.3 Additional Requirements. Each of the following shall be included
in the insurance coverage or added as a certified endorsement to
the policy:
a. The Insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident
basis, and not on a claims-made basis.
b. City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to
be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability
arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf
of the Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired, or
borrowed by the Consultant.
c. Consultant hereby agrees to waive subrogation which any
insurer or contractor may require from vendor by virtue of the
payment of any loss. Consultant agrees to obtain any
endorsements that may be necessary to effect this waiver of
subrogation.
d. For any claims related to this Agreement or the work
hereunder, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials,
employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or
volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and
shall not contribute with it.
4.2.4 Submittal Requirements. To comply with Subsection 4.2,
Consultant shall submit the following:
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a. Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amounts specified in
the section;
b. Additional Insured Endorsement as required by the section;
c. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement as required by the
section; and
d. Primary Insurance Endorsement as required by the
section.
4.3 Professional Liability Insurance.
4.3.1 General Requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense,
shall maintain for the period covered by this Agreement
professional liability insurance for licensed professionals performing
work pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not less than
$2,000,000 covering the licensed professionals’ errors and
omissions. Any deductible or self-insured retention shall not
exceed $150,000 per claim.
4.3.2 Claims-Made Limitations. The following provisions shall apply if
the professional liability coverage is written on a claims-made form:
a. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must
be before the date of the Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance
must be provided for at least 3 years after completion of the
Agreement or the work, so long as commercially available at
reasonable rates.
c. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced
with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date
that precedes the date of this Agreement, Consultant shall
purchase an extended period coverage for a minimum of 3
years after completion of work under this Agreement.
d. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be
submitted to the City for review prior to the commencement
of any work under this Agreement.
4.3.3 Submittal Requirements. To comply with Subsection 4.3,
Consultant shall submit the Certificate of Liability Insurance in the
amounts specified in the section.
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4.4 All Policies Requirements.
4.4.1 Acceptability of Insurers. All insurance required by this section is
to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII.
4.4.2 Verification of Coverage. Prior to beginning any work under this
Agreement, Consultant shall furnish City with complete copies of all
Certificates of Liability Insurance delivered to Consultant by the
insurer, including complete copies of all endorsements attached to
the policies. All copies of Certificates of Liability Insurance and
certified endorsements shall show the signature of a person
authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. If the City
does not receive the required insurance documents prior to the
Consultant beginning work, it shall not waive the Consultant’s
obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require
complete copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
4.4.3 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Consultant shall
disclose to and obtain the written approval of City for the self-
insured retentions and deductibles before beginning any of the
services or work called for by any term of this Agreement. At the
option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such
deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its
officers, employees, and volunteers; or the Consultant shall provide
a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment
of losses and related investigations, claim administration and
defense expenses.
4.4.4 Wasting Policies. No policy required by this Section 4 shall
include a “wasting” policy limit (i.e. limit that is eroded by the cost of
defense).
4.4.5 Endorsement Requirements. Each insurance policy required by
Section 4 shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be
canceled by either party, except after 30 days’ prior written notice
has been provided to the City.
4.4.6 Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as
insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and
certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for
subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated
herein.
4.5 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant
fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements
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to the extent and within the time herein required, City may, at its sole
option exercise any of the following remedies, which are alternatives to
other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for
Consultant’s breach:
Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the
premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the
Agreement;
Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any
payment that becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work
and withhold any payment, until Consultant demonstrates compliance
with the requirements hereof; and/or
Terminate this Agreement.
Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT’S RESPONSIBILITIES.
Consultant shall, to the extent permitted by law, including without limitation California
Civil Code 2782 and 2782.8, indemnify, hold harmless and assume the defense of, in
any actions at law or in equity, the City, its employees, agents, volunteers, and elective
and appointive boards, from all claims, losses, and damages, including property
damage, personal injury, death, and liability of every kind, nature and description,
arising out of, pertaining to or related to the negligence, recklessness or willful
misconduct of Consultant or any person directly or indirectly employed by, or acting as
agent for, Consultant, during and after completion of Consultant’s work under this
Agreement.
With respect to those claims arising from a professional error or omission, Consultant
shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City (including its elected officials,
officers, employees, and volunteers) from all claims, losses, and damages arising from
the professionally negligent acts, errors or omissions of Consultant, however, the cost to
defend charged to Consultant shall not exceed Consultant’s proportionate percentage
fault.
Consultant's obligation under this section does not extend to that portion of a claim
caused in whole or in part by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
Consultant shall also indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City from all suits or
claims for infringement of any patent rights, copyrights, trade secrets, trade names,
trademarks, service marks, or any other proprietary rights of any person or persons
because of the City or any of its officers, employees, volunteers, or agents use of
articles, products things, or services supplied in the performance of Consultant’s
services under this Agreement, however, the cost to defend charged to Consultant shall
not exceed Consultant’s proportionate percentage fault.
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Consultant shall indemnify, defend with counsel acceptable to City, and hold harmless
City and its officers, elected officials, employees, agents and volunteers from and
against any and all liability, loss, damage, claims, expenses, and costs (including
without limitation, attorney’s fees and costs and fees of litigation) (collectively, “Liability”)
of every nature arising out of or in connection with Consultant’s performance of the
services called for or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this
Agreement, except such Liability caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
City.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, to the extent this Agreement is a “construction contract”
as defined by California Civil Code Section 2782, as may be amended from time to
time, such duties of Consultant to indemnify shall not apply when to do so would be
prohibited by California Civil Code Section 2782.
The Consultant’s obligation to defend and indemnify shall not be excused because of
the Consultant’s inability to evaluate Liability or because the Consultant evaluates
Liability and determines that the Consultant is not liable to the claimant. The Consultant
must respond within 30 days to the tender of any claim for defense and indemnity by the
City. If the Consultant fails to accept or reject a tender of defense and indemnity within
30 days, in addition to any other remedy authorized by law, so much of the money due
the Consultant under and by virtue of this Agreement as shall reasonably be considered
necessary by the City, may be retained by the City until disposition has been made of
the claim or suit for damages, or until the Consultant accepts or rejects the tender of
defense, whichever occurs first.
Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement,
Consultant shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an
employee of City. This Agreement shall not be construed as an agreement
for employment. City shall have the right to control Consultant only insofar
as the results of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subsection 1.3;
however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means by
which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement. Consultant further acknowledges that Consultant performs
Services outside the usual course of the City’s business; and is
customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or
business of the same nature as the Consultant performs for the City and
has the option to perform such work for other entities. Notwithstanding
any other City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to
the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and
subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify
for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to,
any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
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including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of City and
entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer
contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
6.2 Consultant Not an Agent. Except as City may specify in writing,
Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of
City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall have no
authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to
any obligation whatsoever.
Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
7.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this
Agreement.
7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors
shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the performance of
the work hereunder, including but not limited to, the California Building
Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any copyright, patent or
trademark law. Consultant’s failure to comply with any law(s) or
regulation(s) applicable to the performance of the work hereunder shall
constitute a breach of contract.
7.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement
may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity,
Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable rules
and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal
assistance program.
7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that
Consultant and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all
licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature that
are legally required to practice their respective professions. Consultant
represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees,
agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in
effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits,
and approvals that are legally required to practice their respective
professions. In addition to the foregoing, Consultant and any
subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of this
Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not
discriminate, on the basis of a person’s race, sex, gender, religion
(including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin,
ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer
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and genetic characteristics), marital status, age, sexual orientation, color,
creed, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression,
political affiliation or belief, military/veteran status, or any other
classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws (each a
“Protected Characteristic”), against any employee, applicant for
employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in,
recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by
Consultant under this Agreement.
Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any
subcontract approved by the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without
cause upon written notification to Consultant.
Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon 30 days’ written notice to City
and shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.
In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation
for services performed to the effective date of termination; City, however,
may condition payment of such compensation upon Consultant delivering
to City any or all documents, photographs, computer software, video and
audio tapes, and other materials provided to Consultant or prepared by or
for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.
8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end
date of this Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any
such extension shall require a written amendment to this Agreement, as
provided for herein. Consultant understands and agrees that, if City
grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide
Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for
in this Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Contract
Administrator, City shall have no obligation to reimburse Consultant for
any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred during the extension
period.
8.3 Amendments. The Parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing
signed by all the Parties.
8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Consultant recognize and
agree that this Agreement contemplates personal performance by
Consultant and is based upon a determination of Consultant’s unique
personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge.
Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this
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Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of
Consultant. Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest
therein without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.
Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the performance
contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors
noted in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract
Administrator.
8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement
and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and
Consultant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches
any of the terms of this Agreement, City’s remedies shall include, but are
not limited to, the following:
8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;
8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design
documents, and any other work product prepared by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement;
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in
Exhibit A not finished by Consultant; or
8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the
work described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach
and the amount that City would have paid Consultant pursuant to
Section 2 if Consultant had completed the work.
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant’s Performance. All reports,
data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda,
plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other documents or
materials, in electronic or any other form, that Consultant prepares or
obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered
hereunder shall be the property of the City. Consultant hereby agrees to
deliver those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement. It
is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials,
including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to
this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are not
necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City and Consultant agree
that, until final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports and
other documents are confidential and will not be released to third parties
without prior written consent of both Parties.
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9.2 Consultant’s Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all
ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other
records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services or
expenditures and disbursements charged to the City under this Agreement
for a minimum of 3 years, or for any longer period required by law, from
the date of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement.
9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that
Subsection 9.2 of this Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be
made available for inspection, audit, and/or copying at any time during
regular business hours, upon oral or written request of the City. Under
California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds
expended under this Agreement exceeds $10,000.00, the Agreement shall
be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request
of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of 3 years after final
payment under the Agreement.
Section 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
10.1 Attorneys’ Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including
an action for declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’
fees in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. The
court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought
for that purpose.
10.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other
under this Agreement, the Parties agree that trial of such action shall be
vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of
Alameda or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of
California.
10.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any
provision of this Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the
provisions of this Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in full force and
effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement
shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific
provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other
breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.
10.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure
to the benefit of and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of
the Parties.
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10.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all
reports, written studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the
extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin paper.
10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, but none whose
activities within the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless
of location, would place Consultant in a “conflict of interest,” as that term is
defined in the Political Reform Act, codified at California Government
Code Section 81000 et seq.
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed
pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any
financial interest in this Agreement that would violate California
Government Code Section 1090 et seq.
Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the
previous 12 months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City.
If Consultant was an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City in
the previous 12 months, Consultant warrants that it did not participate in
any manner in the forming of this Agreement. Consultant understands
that, if this Agreement is made in violation of California Government Code
Section 1090 et seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not
be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this
Agreement, including reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be
required to reimburse the City for any sums paid to the Consultant.
Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it may be subject
to criminal prosecution for a violation of California Government Code
Section 1090 et seq., and, if applicable, will be disqualified from holding
public office in the State of California.
At City’s sole discretion, Consultant may be required to file with the City a
Form 700 to identify and document Consultant’s economic interests, as
defined and regulated by the California Fair Political Practices
Commission. If Consultant is required to file a Form 700, Consultant is
hereby advised to contact the Dublin City Clerk for the Form 700 and
directions on how to prepare it.
10.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting,
focus group, or interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through
any written materials.
10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the
City Manager ("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence shall be
directed to or through the Contract Administrator or his or her designee.
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10.10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
Gates + Associates
1655 N. Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
City of Dublin
Att: City Engineer
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
10.11 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto
and incorporated herein as Exhibit A represents the entire and integrated
agreement between City and Consultant and supersedes all prior
negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral.
Exhibit A Scope of Services & Compensation Schedule/Reimbursable
Expenses
10.12 Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be
executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and
all of which together shall constitute one agreement. Counterparts
delivered and/or signatures executed by City-approved electronic or digital
means shall have the same force and effect as the use of a manual
signature. Both Parties desire this Agreement to be electronically signed in
accordance with applicable federal and California law. Either Party may
revoke its agreement to use electronic signatures at any time by giving
notice to the other Party.
10.13 Certification per Iran Contracting Act of 2010. In the event that this
contract is for
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) or more, by Consultant’s signature
below Consultant certifies that Consultant, and any parent entities,
subsidiaries, successors or subunits of Consultant are not identified on a
list created pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2203 of the California
Public Contract Code as a person engaging in investment activities in Iran
as described in subdivision (a) of Section 2202.5, or as a person
described in subdivision (b) of Section 2202.5 of the California Public
Contract Code, as applicable.
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE
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The Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. The persons
whose signatures appear below certify that they are authorized to sign on behalf of the
respective Party.
CITY OF DUBLIN GATES + ASSOCIATES
Colleen Tribby, City Manager Casey Case, President
Attest:
Consultant’s DIR Registration Number
(if applicable)
Marsha Moore, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE & REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Overview:
The City of Dublin adopted a Parks and Recreation Master Plan update in May of 2022.
The Master Plan provides direction for addressing the long-term recreational needs of the
City and its changing population through buildout of the City. The plan contains goals,
long-term policies and standards to guide the City in the acquisition, development and
management of park and recreation facilities.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan includes standards for the following park and
recreation facilities:
•Active Communit Park •Natural Communit Park•Aquatic Facilit •Nei hborhood Parks•Communit Facilities •Nei hborhood Square•Cultural Arts Center •Re ional Park/Open Space and Trails•Downtown Plaza •Senior Center
The City of Dublin anticipates growth that will continue to increase to an expected
population of 79,726 at build-out. As the City nears build-out, future projects will tend to
be more renovation focused and most new park projects will be located in the Eastern
expansion area.
Project Description:
Below is a list of potential projects from the City of Dublin’s Adopted Five-Year Capital
Improvement Program 2024-2029. As yet, some of the future projects are unfunded and
would be developed as funding becomes available. The proposed projects would each
involve a community outreach process and entail the development of conceptual plans
and construction documents.
•Alamo Creek Park and Assessment District
- Fence Replacement
•Iron Horse Nature Park and Open
Space•Condition Assessment of Water Features •Kolb Park Renovation•Downtown Dublin Town Square Park •Parks Pla round Replacement•Dublin Sports Grounds Rehabilitation •Restrooms Replacement
•Fallon Sports Park - Artificial Turf Field
Replacement •Sports Courts Resurfacing
•Green Stormwater Infrastructure •Sunday School Barn Improvements
Additionally, the selected firm will be available on an on-call basis for maintenance-
related landscaping efforts, including but not limited to:
•Citywide tree replacement recommendations
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•Landscape re-design at existing parks, facilities, and public right-of-way areas
(medians and side strips)
•Irrigation system design, upgrades, and replacements
•Replacement of non-functional turf with sustainable alternatives
•Expertise and consultation on turf management best practices
•Green stormwater infrastructure redesign, maintenance, and replacement efforts
•Review development proposals and associated plans and specifications provided
to the maintenance division, ensuring alignment with long-term maintenance
feasibility and sustainability goals
Additionally, the selected firm will be available on an on-call basis to provide staff
augmentation for the following services:
•Review a variety of land development, subdivision, and encroachment permit
applications from initial planning application or entitlement through the issuance of
a permit for construction or improvement plan and final map approval, construction,
and final sign-off of improvements and warranty release.
•Review entitlement and construction drawings for conformance with City and State
regulations, standards, and policies.
Considerations:
Firms are encouraged to provide additional details and/or value additions to the
proposal scope of services to include in the proposal. Work to be undertaken as part of
each project includes, but is not limited to:
•Review of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Streetscape Master Plan,
Downtown Streetscape Master Plans, and other related planning documents.
•Evaluation of existing inventory of park and recreational facilities.
•Assessment and prioritization of recreational needs of the community.
•Site topographic survey.
•Preparation of opportunities and constraints map of the site.
•Preparation of preliminary design alternatives for the site.
•Preparation of master plan identifying recreational amenities planned for the site
including the location and configuration of all site elements.
•Preparation of phasing plan for the park which identifies logical phases for
development of the park and designates the park and recreational amenities
which will be included in each phase.
•Preparation of a preliminary cost estimate for the proposed project.
•Preparation of public input processes.
•Meetings with stakeholders, Parks and Community Services Commission, and
City Council.
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COMPENSATION SCHEDULE & REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Rate Schedule: Effective through December 2025
POSITION HOURLY RATE
Partner $235 - $250
Principal $220 - $235
Associate Principal $205 - $220
Senior Associate $185 - $205
Job Captain $165 - $185
Irrigation Designer $200 - $210
Community Outreach
Facilitator
$185 - $205
Production $155 - $175
Expenses (Reimbursables):
A. Consultants at approximately the same rates indicated above or on consultant fee
schedules.
B. Other direct expenses at cost which may include:
1. Printing and reproduction costs.
2. Mileage and travel costs.
3. Miscellaneous
Hourly rates may be adjusted annually and shall apply for any services rendered after
that date. These adjustments are not limited to the rate per hour ranges listed above,
and will not affect the total amount of compensation for services.
All CPI increases shall be calculated by Contractor and requested for adjustment each
May, effective each July 1st. Rate increases shall not exceed 3% and shall be based on
the San Francisco Bay Area Consumer Price Index CPI for that period of time and this
shall be submitted to the Public Works Management Analyst, or their designee, for
approval prior to taking effect. Remit invoices to: PWInvoices@dublin.ca.gov
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
City of Dublin
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be received by: Friday, March 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Julius Pickney, Management Analyst II
100 Civic Plaza
City of Dublin, CA 94568
Statement of Qualifications will be evaluated on the following: a) responsiveness to the Request for Qualification
questions, b) experience of the firm, c) experience and qualifications of the assigned individuals and d) Satisfaction
of previous clients.
Attachment 3
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Request for Qualification
For
Landscape Architects
Overview
The City of Dublin adopted a Parks and Recreation Master Plan update in May of 2022. The Master Plan provides
direction for addressing the long-term recreational needs of the City and its changing population through buildout
of the City. The plan contains goals, long-term policies and standards to guide the City in the acquisition,
development and management of park and recreation facilities.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan includes standards for the following park and recreation facilities:
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The City of Dublin anticipates growth that will continue to increase to an expected population of 79,726 at build-
out. As the City nears build-out, future projects will tend to be more renovation focused and most new park
projects will be located in the Eastern expansion area.
Project Description:
Below is a list of potential projects from the City of Dublin’s Adopted Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
2024-2029. As yet, some of the future projects are unfunded and would be developed as funding becomes
available. The proposed projects would each involve a community outreach process and entail the development
of conceptual plans and construction documents.
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Additionally, the selected firm will be available on an on-call basis for maintenance-related landscaping efforts,
including but not limited to:
•Citywide tree replacement recommendations
•Landscape re-design at existing parks, facilities, and public right-of-way areas (medians and side strips)
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• Irrigation system design, upgrades, and replacements
• Replacement of non-functional turf with sustainable alternatives
• Expertise and consultation on turf management best practices
• Green stormwater infrastructure redesign, maintenance, and replacement efforts
• Review development proposals and associated plans and specifications provided to the maintenance
division, ensuring alignment with long-term maintenance feasibility and sustainability goals
Additionally, the selected firm will be available on an on-call basis to provide staff augmentation for the
following services:
• Review a variety of land development, subdivision, and encroachment permit applications from initial
planning application or entitlement through the issuance of a permit for construction or improvement
plan and final map approval, construction, and final sign-off of improvements and warranty release.
• Review entitlement and construction drawings for conformance with City and State regulations,
standards, and policies.
Considerations:
Firms are encouraged to provide additional details and/or value additions to the proposal scope of services to
include in the proposal. Work to be undertaken as part of each project includes, but is not limited to:
• Review of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Streetscape Master Plan, Downtown Streetscape Master
Plans, and other related planning documents.
• Evaluation of existing inventory of park and recreational facilities.
• Assessment and prioritization of recreational needs of the community.
• Site topographic survey.
• Preparation of opportunities and constraints map of the site.
• Preparation of preliminary design alternatives for the site.
• Preparation of master plan identifying recreational amenities planned for the site including the location
and configuration of all site elements.
• Preparation of phasing plan for the park which identifies logical phases for development of the park and
designates the park and recreational amenities which will be included in each phase.
• Preparation of a preliminary cost estimate for the proposed project.
• Preparation of public input processes.
• Meetings with stakeholders, Parks and Community Services Commission, and City Council.
Process and General Conditions
1. Proposers shall submit one electronic copy to:
Julius Pickney
Management Analyst II
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
julius.pickney@dublin.ca.gov
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Electronic copies shall be submitted by e-mailed PDF or an e-mailed link to a ShareFile or FTP site. Hardcopies will
not be accepted.
2.Deadline for submitting the Statement of Qualifications is Friday, March 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. via e-mail
only to Julius Pickney at julius.pickney@dublin.ca.gov. Late submissions will not be accepted.
3.The City will not pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of the Statement of
Qualifications or in anticipation of a contract. The format of submittals is at the discretion of the Proposer.
Each SOQ shall be limited to a maximum of 10 pages, single-sided, using minimum 12-point font size. Page
limit excludes a table of contents, tabbed dividers, and resumes for Consultant’s team.
Schedule for RFQ Process
Wednesday, March 5 Request for Qualifications posted to City website.
Friday, March 14 Deadline to submit questions to City of Dublin by 4:00 p.m. via e-mail ONLY to
Julius Pickney at julius.pickney@dublin.ca.gov
Wednesday, March 19 Addendum posted, if required
Friday, March 28 SOQs are due no later than 4:00 PM on March 28 to Julius Pickney at
julius.pickney@dublin.ca.gov ONLY. Late submittals will not be accepted.
Friday, April 4 Interview firms (optional)
Tuesday, April 15 Consulting Services Agreement scheduled for approval by the Dublin City Council.
(Tentative dates, subject to change)
RFQ Submittal Requirements
Please prepare and organize your Statement of Qualification based on the requirements provided below. Any
other information you would like to include should be placed in a separated section at the back of your Statement
of Qualification. Please note however that the RFQ submittal is limited to 10 pages maximum single sided
(excluding resumes), and should be submitted on 8 ½ x 11 paper, in 12-point font. Page limit excludes a table of
contents, tabbed dividers, and resumes for Consultant’s team.
Interested firms are requested to submit one electronic copy of their SOQs as follows:
1.Enclose a cover letter not to exceed one page, describing the firm's interest and commitment to perform
work necessary to provide consulting services. The person authorized by the firm to negotiate a contract
with the City of Dublin shall sign the cover letter. Please include this cover letter as the first page of the
submission and not as a separate page.
2.State the qualifications and experience of the firm/individual(s). Please emphasize the specific
qualifications and experience with engagements of similar scope and complexity.
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3.Provide at least three references (names and current phone numbers) from recent work (previous five
years) similar to the services outlined in this request for qualification. Please include a brief description of
the work performed and the role your firm performed.
4.Provide a Conflict of Interest statement, as identified below.
5.Present proposed project budget, to include a compensation rate schedule for services. All rates may be
increased annually, per the City’s fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) and may not exceed 3%, and shall be tied
to the CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA.
6.Firms shall indicate which services are proposed to be subcontracted out. Firms must request approval
for all future changes to work assignments.
7.When e-mailing a PDF submission, due to file size, you may provide a link to sample project documents,
including plan sets, technical provisions, and cost estimates for public agency projects other than Dublin.
8.Provide confirmation of your firm’s ability to meet the City’s Standard Consulting Agreement and
insurance requirements. Exceptions to the Agreement and insurance requirements shall be specifically
noted in the SOQ.
Please provide an electronic copy of your Statement of Qualification to the City offices no later than Friday, March
28, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. The entire SOQ (excluding resumes) should be a maximum of 10 pages.
City of Dublin, Public Works Department
Attention: Julius Pickney, Management Analyst II
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, California 94568
julius.pickney@dublin.ca.gov
SOQs received after the due date/time will NOT be accepted and will not be accepted for consideration.
Standard Consulting Agreement:
It is anticipated that the services covered by the Agreement resulting from this solicitation will be performed on
a time and materials fee basis for a specified scope of work. The term of the agreement will begin July 1, 2025.
A sample of the City’s Standard Consulting Agreement (Agreement), including insurance requirements, is provided
as Attachment A.
If the interested firm desires to take exception to the Agreement and/or insurance requirements, the interested
firm shall clearly identify proposed changes to the Agreement and furnish the reason for these changes, which
shall be included in the qualification. Exceptions will be taken into consideration in evaluating Qualifications.
Otherwise, the interested firm is to state in the Qualification that the Agreement and insurance requirements are
acceptable.
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Consideration for exceptions will not be considered if not included in the submitted Qualification.
Conflict of Interest
Proposer agrees that, for the term of this contract, no member, officer or employee of the City of Dublin, or of a
public body within Alameda County or member or delegate to the Congress of the United States, during his/her
tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any direct interest in the contracts or any direct or material benefit
arising therefrom.
Proposers must provide a list of any potential conflicts of interest in working for the City of Dublin. This must
include, but is not limited to, a list of your firm’s clients who are the following: Private clients located or operating
within the City of Dublin limits, Dublin San Ramon Service District, US Army Camp Parks and/or the County of
Alameda, and a brief description of work for these clients. Proposers must also identify any other clients (including
public entities), that may pose a potential conflict of interest, as well as a brief description of work you provide to
these clients.
This list must include all potential conflicts of interest within the year prior to the release of this RFQ as well as
current and future commitments to other projects.
Principals and those performing work for City of Dublin may be required to submit a California Fair Political
Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests documenting potential financial conflicts
of interest. For additional information, proposers should refer to the FPPC website at
http://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Proposer shall not, on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap,
medical condition, or marital status either discriminate or permit discrimination against any employee or applicant
for employment in any manner prohibited by Federal, State or local laws. In the event of Proposer non-
compliance, the City of Dublin may cancel, terminate or suspend the Contract in whole or in part. Proposer may
also be declared ineligible for further contracts with the City of Dublin.
Proposer shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated
during their employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, or national origin. Such action shall
include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or
recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for
training, including apprenticeship. Proposer and its sub-consultants shall post in conspicuous places, available to
all employees and applicants for employment, a notice setting forth the following provisions [29 U.S.C. § 623, 42
U.S.C. § 2000, 42 U.S.C. § 6102, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, 42 U.S.C. § 12132, 49 U.S.C. § 5332, 29 CFR Part 1630, 41 CFR
Parts 60 et seq.].
Governing Law
This RFQ summarizes the applicable laws and governance; when in conflict applicable State/Federal guidelines
shall apply. The contract and legal relations between the parties hereto shall be governed and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California.
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Insurance Requirements
The Contractor shall provide insurance coverage as follows in conformance with the City of Dublin’s requirements:
General Liability Insurance $1,000,000
Automobile Liability Insurance $1,000,000
Professional Liability Insurance $2,000,000
Workers’ Compensation Insurance $1,000,000
References
Contractor must include three (3) references for which the company has provided services similar to those
described in this RFQ. Reference information shall include: Name, Address, Contact, Title, Phone Number, and
Term of the Contract.
Review and Selection Process
The City reserves the right to make the selection based on its sole discretion. A subcommittee selected by City
Staff will evaluate the Statement of Qualifications provided in response to this RFQ. The subcommittee will use a
forced ranking process (please see Attachment B, Forced Ranking Rating Sheet, for further detail). Informal
interviews may be conducted by City staff and may include more than one firm that has submitted an SOQ.
Based on input from this review process, a recommendation will be made to the City Manager. The City Manager
will make a recommendation to the City Council for award of contract services.
The City reserves the right to award a contract to the firm(s) that the City feels best meets the requirements of
the RFQ. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Statement of Qualifications prior to execution of the
Agreement, with no penalty to the City.
Selection of Consultant
Submitted SOQs will be evaluated and scored using the following criteria:
•Qualifications and specific experience of key project team members.
•Quality and completeness of the Qualification.
•Experience with engagement of similar scope and complexity.
•Satisfaction of previous clients.
•Cost of providing the consultant services for this project.
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Attachment A
Standard Consulting Services Agreement
Attachment to RFP Removed for June 17, 2025 Council Meeting.
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submitted to
City of DublinMarch 28, 2025
Statement of Qualifications for
ON-CALL
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES
Attachment 4
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CONTENTS
01 //
COVER LETTER
02 //
QUALIFICATIONS &
EXPERIENCE
06 //
TEAM & POTENTIAL
SUBCONSULTANTS
07 //
REFERENCES
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
STATEMENT & ABILITY
TO MEET CONTRACT
REQUIREMENTS
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RATE SCHEDULE
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COVER LETTER
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our Qualifications for the on-call for landscape architectural
services. We highly value our relationship with the City of Dublin, which has spanned nearly twenty
years, during which we’ve worked together to greatly enhance the City’s outdoor environments,
landscapes, and aesthetics. Collaborating with the community and City staff has been a rewarding
experience, allowing us to bring impactful projects to life. As the City reaches full build-out, we
recognize that future projects will primarily focus on renovations, while new park developments will
be concentrated in the Eastern Expansion area. The ability to deliver requires unique capacities such
as:
Project Management & Execution:
• Committed to delivering projects on time and within budget, ensuring efficiency throughout.
• Dedicated to providing accurate and up-to-date cost estimates across the project life-cycle.
• Proven track record of prompt responsiveness and availability to meet evolving needs.
Design & Technical Expertise:
• Expertise in generating creative and innovative design solutions that are both functional and
meaningful to the community.
• Sensitivity to the impacts of design choices on long-term maintenance and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of Dublin’s processes, requirements, and regulations.
• Our team is supported by technically equipped staff with specialties particularly geared toward
public park projects including certified playground inspectors (CPSI), ReScape certified staff,
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) professionals, certified Landscape
Irrigation Auditor and SITES accredited professionals for WELO compliance, and certified Arborist.
Leadership & Collaboration:
• Extensive experience in leading and executing neighborhood and community outreach
initiatives.
• Exceptional coordination and communication skills to ensure smooth project execution.
• Responsive full time construction administrator who is an integral part of our documentation QA/
QC protocol.
Regulatory Compliance & Quality Control:
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certifications, including SWPPP, stormwater
management, and AB 1881 compliance.
• Comprehensive approach to quality control, ensuring top-tier standards throughout the project.
With a proven track record delivering numerous successful City projects, CALA is fully prepared to
execute this on-call contract. By providing truly comprehensive services, working in a proactive
manner and going the extra mile, our goal is to function as an extension of City staff, freeing you
to focus on broader issues while we attend to the details. It’s getting these little things right that
assures you outstanding facilities in the final outcome. It with great enthusiasm that we submit our
qualifications to you for consideration and hope that we can continue to realize projects for the
citizens of Dublin.
Sincerely,
Dave Rubin, ASLA, QSD/P
Chief Financial Officer // Principal
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IN HOUSE CAPABILITIES
With four offices and over 20 landscape architects,
our culture is centered around hiring and fostering
staff that love to design public spaces. We
encourage staff to obtain additional education to
help supplement our needs and to support their
continued growth. The following is a brief list of our
in-house capabilities:
• In-house full time Construction Manager
• Certified Arborist
• Certified irrigation auditor
• QSP and QSD Certified Professionals
• Certified Playground Safety Auditors
• LEED & SITES Accredited Professionals
• Certified ReScape Designers
• CPTED Certified Professionals
• Bilingual Staff (Chinese, Punjabi, Vietnamese)
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Since 1973, Callander Associates Landscape Architecture (CALA) has centered our practice
on public works projects. Over 80% of our projects are in the public realm, so working within the
framework of public agency processes and addressing public agency issues shapes much of our firm
culture. CALA has helped our clients create vital outdoor spaces for the betterment of communities
throughout Northern California, including well over 50 completed projects within Alameda County.
OFFICE LOCATION WHERE WORK WILL BE PERFORMED
2025 Gateway Place, Suite 285, San Jose, CA 95110 // 408.275.0565
POINT OF CONTACT
David Rubin, Principal // drubin@callanderassociates.com
SERVICES
• Feasibility Studies & Site Conditions Analysis
• Master Planning & Design Development
• City/County Wide Park Assessments
• Programming
• Plan Checking & Constructability Reviews
• Alternatives Analysis
• Public, Community & Stakeholder Outreach
• Outreach Marketing Campaigns & Materials
• Irrigation Systems Review & Designs
• Visual Simulations & Graphics
• Turf Recommendations
• PS&Es
• CPTED/Safety Plans
• Multi-Department/Multi-Agency Coordination
• Arborist Reports & Services
• Construction & Bidding Assistance
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SITE ANALYSIS & ASSESSMENT
CALA brings a comprehensive approach to evaluating existing park and recreational facilities,
offering a detailed analysis of their current state to understand both strengths and areas for
improvement. Our team is skilled at assessing and helping you prioritize the improvements to be
made with limited funding available.
To further inform our design process, we prepare opportunities and constraints maps that identify the
potential challenges and opportunities specific to each site. This data-driven approach allows us to
develop preliminary design alternatives, offering multiple possibilities to stakeholders and ensuring
that the best solution is selected based on both aesthetics and functionality.
NAPA PARKS ASSESSMENT: CALA assessed 55 sites and nearly 880 acres of parkland to provide the City of Napa with
a comprehensive parks evaluation. This helped the City better understand current park conditions and future needs,
enabling more strategic budgeting and investment. The CALA team evaluated park amenities and entered data into the City’s GIS database, which was used to generate park scores based on condition of social equity. This report
offers a detailed view of the park system to help manage both current and future needs.
PLANNING & DESIGN
Our expertise in master planning is fundamental in
creating spaces that are not only visually appealing
but also highly functional and easily maintainable.
We specialize in the preparation of master plans,
which detail the recreational amenities planned
for each site, including the careful placement and
configuration of site elements such as pathways,
seating areas, playgrounds, sports fields, courts
and open spaces. These plans are comprehensive,
with the goal of creating spaces that enhance
community well-being.
As part of our design process, we also develop
phasing plans to ensure the logical and cost-
effective development of park spaces over time,
as funding becomes available. These phased
approaches break down the park development
into manageable stages, each with clearly
defined goals, and identify the specific park and
recreational amenities included in each phase.
implementation
Bedwell Bayfront Park Master Plan
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Cost estimate details for phased park
improvements are noted in Figure 24.
The operation and maintenance costs
and the landfill improvement costs are
separate items that may be funded and
implemented differently than the park
improvements. The approximate costs
are based on 2017 dollars. Detailed cost
estimates for all assumed expenses can
be reviewed in the Appendix.
Costs for Bedwell Bayfront Park include
park improvements, landfill improvements,
and operation and maintenance costs.
The park improvements include the
community-supported features and will
be implemented in phases that prioritize
improvements to address flooding
and those that enhance accessibility.
Cost Estimate
Implementation4
Item Estimated Cost Range
Site preparation / start-up $ 400,000 – $500,000
Accessible trails $ 700,000 – $800,000
Parking $ 150,000 – $250,000
Uses and amenities $ 1,400,000 – $1,500,000
Restroom building and utilities $ 600,000 – $700,000
Landscaping $ 1,000,000 – $1,150,000
Tidal flooding / Sea level rise $ 1,100,000 – $1,200,000
Contingencies and inflation $ 3,650,000 – $3,800,000
Design and permitting $ 1,000,000 – $1,100,000
Estimated Project Total $10 million – $11 million
Park Improvements
Figure 24 Park improvements
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Additionally, we provide accurate preliminary cost
estimates for the proposed projects to give clients a
clear understanding of financial requirements and
constraints.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT
A cornerstone of our approach is community
engagement, ensuring that the voices of residents
and other stakeholders are heard throughout the
planning and design process. We carefully prepare
public input processes, facilitating meaningful
dialogue with community members and gathering
feedback that directly informs the design of parks
and recreational spaces.
Our team is experienced in conducting meetings
with key stakeholders, including the Parks and
Community Services Commission, City Councils, and
other local stakeholder organizations. These meetings
ensure that all interested parties are kept informed
and involved, fostering a collaborative approach to
design that aligns with the community’s vision and
long-term goals.
SUSTAINABILITY & GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Sustainability is at the core of our landscape
architecture expertise. With an in-house arborist
at our disposal, we can provide City-wide tree
replacement recommendations that help improve
the urban canopy while considering the needs of
the environment and the community. Our team is
also skilled in landscape redesign at existing parks,
public facilities, and right-of-way areas, such as
medians and sidewalk strips, bringing new life and
functionality to underutilized spaces.
We are committed to sustainability in every aspect
of our work, including the replacement of non-
functional turf with sustainable alternatives, reducing
water consumption and maintenance needs while
enhancing the ecological value of the site.
Our knowledge extends to green stormwater
infrastructure. We work to integrate natural systems
that capture and manage stormwater in an easily
maintained landscape, benefiting the environment
and improving water quality while enhancing the
design and aesthetic of public spaces.
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After CALA’s arborist review, dead trees identified for removal were repurposed and creatively incorporated throughout
the park, enhancing the overall design and sustainability of
the space.
2024年9月10日
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2024年9月19日
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IRRIGATION DESIGN
Our team has extensive experience in irrigation system
design, upgrades, and replacements. Whether retrofitting
outdated systems or designing new ones, we focus on
sustainability and efficiency, ensuring that landscapes
receive the appropriate amount of water while minimizing
waste.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Our team is adept at providing plan check services for
our clients. We review construction drawings to confirm
consistency with the approved concept, ensure alignment
with the City’s long-term maintenance feasibility and
sustainability goals. Our organized approach to compiling
comments makes it easier for City staff to understand and
backcheck that the applicant has addressed all the plan
comments.
PETE’S HARBOR H.A.R.D. SPORTS COURT RENOVATIONS
LABYRINTH PARK
SACRAMENTO DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIESDEMONSTRATION GARDEN
PASSATEMPO PARK
KING PARK STOJANOVICH FAMILY PARK 215
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TEAM
PRIMARY CALA STAFF IN-HOUSE SUPPORT STAFF
Seventeen other design, specialists, and
administrative professionals throughout
our offices are available as needed to
meet project requirements.
ARBORIST/CONSTRUCTION ADMIN/IRRIGATION AUDITORShawn Sanfilippo,ISA, CLIA
ALTERNATE PROJECT MANAGERNate Ritchie, PLA
EDUCATION
Masters Landscape Architecture, Kansas
State University
CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS
California Landscape Architect #5329
DAVE RUBIN, PLA, ASLA, QSD/P
• City of Dublin On-Call Services since
2020
• Passatempo Park, Dublin
• Shannon Park Water Play, Dublin
• Wallis Ranch, Dublin
• Mape Memorial Park Pathway
Relocation, Dublin
• Irrigation System Retrofit, Paso Robles
• City of Tracy Plan Checking Services
• Pleasanton City-wide Turf Reduction
• 20+ projects for Hayward Area
Recreation District On-Call Services
PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE
DESIGNERBrian Neshek
ALTERNATE PRINCIPALBrian Fletcher, PLA, ASLA
SUSTAINABILITY EXPERTKelly Kong, PLA, CPSISITES AP
EDUCATION
BS in Landscape Architecture, UC Davis
CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS
California Landscape Architect #6653
MELINDA WANG, PLA, RESCAPE
• Wallis Ranch Park, Dublin
• Mape Memorial Park Pathway
Relocation, Dublin
• Metro Tango Park, Milpitas
• Mission & Mattox Interim Activation,
Hayward
• Corn Palace Park, Sunnyvale
• Sunnyvale Tennis Courts
Reconstruction
• City of San Jose Park Design
Guidelines
PROJECT MANAGER
TEAM ORGANIZATION
The strength of a team is built upon the unique skills and expertise of each member. CALA brings
together a highly experienced team of professionals, each with a strong passion for enhancing the
public sphere through innovative design. With a proven track record in successfully delivering a wide
range of projects, our team members have been carefully selected for their expertise and ability to
provide exceptional service for your projects.
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SERVICES PROVIDED
REFERENCES / SAMPLE PROJECT LINKS
MISSION & MATTOX // CURRENT
The Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District (H.A.R.D.) purchased a property that it plans to
develop into a recreational facility as part of a long-range plan. A future park master plan will
ultimately guide the development of the parcel, and the schedule and funding for the future facility
has not been determined yet. In the meantime, the District wanted to activate the site with interim
improvements as soon as possible and selected CALA to develop a conceptual design and cost
estimate. The interim improvements include pickleball courts, a roller skating rink, a futsal practice
court, a picnic area, a food truck area, and flexible use space.
Multi-Use Court,
Colored Asphalt
Paving
M I S S I O N & M A T T O X I N T E R I M A C T I V A T I O N
H.A.R.D.22049_Concepts.indd
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C O N C E P T U A L D E S I G N
Pickleball Court,
Colored Asphalt Paving,
Typ. of 9
Food Truck
Parking
Picnic Area
Bench, Typ.Double Gate
Bike Repair
Station
Asphalt Paving, Typ.
Parking Lot,
18 Stalls
Chain Link
Fence, Typ.
Asphalt Paving with
Colored Striping, Typ.
K-rail Barrier, Typ.
Acoustifence
Panels on Existing Fence for Noise
Reduction
Bike Skills Area,Colored Asphalt Paving
Roller Skating Rink, Colored Asphalt Paving
Bench, Typ.
Parking Lot, 12 Stalls
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Canopy, Typ.
Trench Drain, Typ.
Kid’s Obstacle Course
SIngle Gate,
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Trash
Receptacle
Drinking Fountain
Shrub Planting, Typ.
HAYWARD AREA RECREATION DISTRICT
MEGHAN TIERNAN // 510.881.6712
tiem@haywardrec.org
Preliminary Design
Programming
PS&ES
Bidding and Construction Assistance
TRACY PLAN CHECKING // CURRENT
Since 2023, CALA has been working with the City of Tracy providing plan checking services for
various landscape improvement plans in compliance with the City of Tracy’s standards. Services
include reviewing the plans for completeness, identifying deficiencies, and ensuring alignment
with conditions of approval, verifying that construction documents match the approved
conceptual plan, reviewing details like tree layout, plant density, and street infrastructure,
providing redlines, memorandums, and engaging with City staff to finalize comments.
After the first set of plan checks are completed, we then confirm the completeness of resubmitted
plans, ensuring previous comments are addressed. If no major changes are expected, we prepare
a final approval package with a Letter of Recommendation and submit it to the City for processing.
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MOUNTAINEER PARK (NP3)
10' PRIMARY WALKWAY LOOP
4:1 (MAX.) PLANTED SLOPE
MOUNTAINEERING THEMED PLAYGROUND (5-12 YR.)
INCLUDING SLIDE AND SWING
PARK SIGNAGE
PICNIC AREA INCLUDING BARREL VAULT METAL
SHADE STRUCTURE, 8 TABLES, 1 BBQ,
DRINKING FOUNTAIN, BIKE RACKS
SLOPE PLAY AND SLIDE
ACCESSIBLE ACCESS
INTEGRATED SHADE STRUCTURE
BENCH WITH COMPANION SEATING SPACE
TRACY HILLS
TRACY | CALIFORNIA
INTEGRAL COMMUNITIES | 21-042
DATE 1 | 19 | 24
4:1 (MAX.) PLANTED SLOPE
SECONDARY NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS
ACCESSIBLE DG PATH
ADA PARKING SPACES
4:1 (MAX.) PLANTED SLOPE
MOUNTAINEERING THEMED PLAYGROUND (2-5 YR.)
INCLUDING SWING
BENCH WITH COMPANION SEATING SPACE
PLAY STRUCTURE WITH
EMBANKMENT BRIDGE
BENCH WITH COMPANION SEATING SPACE
PICNIC TABLE
PICNIC TABLE
10' PRIMARY WALKWAY LOOP
10' PRIMARY WALKWAY LOOP
STREET II
incorporate more
boulders surrounding
playground to enhance
theme
maybe eliminate one
planter and use $$ to
construct seatwall to
protect plants - select
plant material carefully
that can handle foot
traffic & avoid plants
that attract stinging
insects
*need at least 1 additional active play amenity
such as climbing wall / rocks or fitness stations
Indicate general grade
relationship betweensidewalk and picnic area tocommunicate design intent
Consolidate 4 bike
racks in one area, only
need 3' between tworacks
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tables.
Add another BBQbeside this one since
there is a good amount
of tables.
ramps at
crosswalks, typ.
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of unused space in the play
area. Consider adding moreplay equipment or tighteningup the footprint.
CITY OF TRACY
RICHARD JOAQUIN//209.831.6235
richard.joaquin@cityoftracy.org
SERVICES PROVIDED
Plan Reviews
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FAYETTE PARK // COMPLETED 2023
Fayette Park is a 0.5-acre neighborhood site dedicated for park use by the owners of the 400 San
Antonio Road mixed-use development (the Dean Apartments). The park is located within the
San Antonio Change Area, one of three change areas identified in the City’s 2030 General Plan
where housing growth is focused. Change areas offer housing opportunities near jobs, services, and
public transportation, so the mini park provides an opportunity for respite within a rapidly growing
neighborhood. CALA provided schematic design, design development, construction document
preparation, bidding, and construction administration services for this project.
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
MARICHRISSE HOANG// 650.903.6991
marichrisse.hoang@mountainview.gov
Preliminary Design
Public Outreach
PS&Es
Bidding & Construction Assistance
WELO Documentation
Permit Assistance
SERVICES PROVIDED
WALLIS RANCH PARK// CURRENT
Wallis Ranch Community Park is a new 8.85-acre park adjacent to Tassajara Creek that provides
a range of recreational amenities including a dog park, lighted tennis, pickleball, and basketball
courts, play areas, fitness stations, picnic areas, open turf area, restrooms, multi-stream waste bins,
and on-site parking with EV charging. Pavement is constructed with low-carbon concrete and
recycled aggregate base. In addition, the landscaping includes many drought-tolerant and native
plant species and incorporates permaculture principles and dry wells to harvest rainwater.
CITY OF DUBLIN
ROSEMARY ALEX// 925.833.6646
rosemary.alex@dublin.ca.gov
Master Planning
Public Outreach
Design Development
PS&Es
Bidding & Construction Assistance
WELO Documentation
ReScape Certification
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT/ ABILITY
TO MEET CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CALA has no direct or potential conflicts of interest.
CONTRACT & INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CALA meets and/or exceeds the insurance requirements listed in the sample agreement.
CALA requests the removal of the terms “Defend” and “Assume Defense” from the Indemnification
Clause to ensure the project remains insurable, as the obligation to “defend” is not required under
CA Civil Code 2782.8. Instead, the clause would state that the consultant will “indemnify and hold
harmless” without any reference to defense obligations, except for the last sentence, which specifies
that if the consultant is found negligent by a court or arbitration, they will only be responsible for
reimbursing reasonable defense costs, limited to their proportionate percentage of fault.
PS&Es
Bidding & Construction Assistance
WELO Documentation
ReScape Certification
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PARKS & RECREATION
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Estimate /
Construction
Current Shorline Park Playground Renovation City of Mountain View
Current Elia Park CIty of San Jose
Current Northstar Park Field Renovation City of Davis
Current Mt Eden Park Renovation H.A.R.D $3,457,480
Current Monta Loma Park Improvements City of Mountain View
Current Orinda PIckleball Courts & Dog Park City of Orinda
Current Cardinal Oaks Park Carmichael Rec & Park $2,000,000
Current KT52 Park CIty of Roseville $4,000,000
Current Grantline 208/Arista Del Sol Park Cordova Rec & Park District $9,300,000
Current Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Park CIty of Modesto $13,293,640
Current Columbus Park Renovation City of Stockton $2,700,000
Current McKinely Park & Pool Renovation City of Stockton $11,347,400
Current Jimenez Park Phase III CIty of Lincoln $2,500,000
Current Brentford Circle Park City of Lincoln $5,000,000
Current Allan Witt Park Renovation (5 phases)CIty of Fairfield $24,000,000
Current
North Texas Recreation Facility (Linear
Park Node 4A)CIty of Fairfield $15,139,000
Current Pistachio Park CIty of Roseville $22,000,000
Current Village Park Renovation Fair Oaks Rec & Park District $21,700,000
Current Corderos Neighborhood Park City of Vacaville $1,500,000
Current Palisades Park Sports Courts City of Pismo Beach $1,500,000
Current Oakley Community Regional Park City of Oakley $128,662,920
Current Enrico Cinquini Park City of Oakley $7,685,630
Current East Hillsdale Park Improvements CIty of San Mateo $1,914,710
Current Walllis Ranch Community Park City of Dublin
Current Willow Oaks Park City of Menlo Park $3,800,000
Current Burgess Park Renovation City of Menlo Park $1,000,000
Current Evelyn Mini Park City of Mountain View $1,360,000
Current Monta Loma Park Improvements City of Mountain View $481,000
Current MLK Park Santa Rosa City of Santa Rosa $5,400,000
Current
Chumash and Palisades Park
Playground Renovations CIty of Pismo Beach $1,150,000
Current Corn Palace Park City of Sunnyvale $4,859,370
Current ARPA Park Rehab CIty of Milpitas $2,300,000
Current Mission & Mattox Interim Activation H.A.R.D $1,498,610
Current The Alameda Park City of San Jose $1,400,000
Current Penitencia Creek Dog Park City of San Jose $700,000
Current Lions Wayside Delucchi Park City of Pleasanton $1,841,210
Current Ranch Village 8 Cordova Rec & Park District $1,646,675
Current Unity Park CIty of Elk Grove $3,591,770
Current Equinoa Park Renovation City of Stockton $3,738,000
2024 Centennial Way Extension City of South S.F.$4,505,417
2023 Royer Park Playground Renovation City of Roseville $658,979
2023 Rosemont Park Cordova Rec & Park District $700,000
2023 Orange Memorial Park MP City of South S.F.
2023 Jack Slaven Park Phase 2 City of Woodland $636,865
2023 Rick Gonzales Sr Park Phase 2 City of Woodland $3,284,729
2023 Springlake Park Phase 2 City of Woodland $3,018,393
2023 Fayette Park (San Antonio Mini Park)CIty of Mountain View $1,412,729
2023 Wilson Park Community Garden City of Cupertino
2023 Saratoga Creek Dog Park City of San Jose
2023 Westside Park Renovation
Rio Linda & Elverta Rec &
Park District
2022 Davis Sports Courts Rehabilitation City of Davis
2022 Labyrinth Park Cordova Rec & Park District $1,993,550
2022 Pyramid Peak Park Cordova Rec & Park District $340,000
2022 Oliver Sports Park ADA Improvements H.A.R.D $457,645
2022 Campbell Park Renovation City of Campbell $1,700,000
2022 Orinda Community Park City of Orinda $3,300,000
2021 Pueblo de Dios Park City of San Jose $3,904,774
2020 Bedwell Bayfront Park CIty of Menlo Park $11,000,000
2020 Meadows Park City of Sacramento $2,002,677
2020
Historic McClatchy Park & Ballfield
Renovation City of Sacramento $3,347,097
2020 Ocean View Park City of Half Moon Bay $495,000
2020 Lincoln Glen Park City of San Jose $1,400,000
2020 Chilton Park MP City of San Carlos $424,420
2020 Edendale Park H.A.R.D $881,300
2020 East Avenue Park H.A.R.D $1,700,000
2022 Cypress Grove Park Cordova Rec & Park District $310,000
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estimate in progress
$7,700,000
$280,000
$726,000
$401,000
$1,517,127
$113,290,530
Yearcompleted
PARKS & RECREATION
PROJECTS CLIENT Park Planning & Design
Community & Stakeholder Outreach
PS&Es
Bidding & Construction Administration
Multiple Subconsultants
Multiple Agency Coordination
Neighborhood Park
Community Park
Park Renovation
Infrastructure Upgrades
Phased Project to Maximize Funding
Under 10 Acres
Under 20 Acres
20+ Acres
Trails & Connections
All Inclusive Play
Adjacent/Bordering School
Open Space
Dog Park
Skate Park/Pump Track
Athletic Facilities
Sports Courts
Multi-Use Fields
Current Shorline Park Playground Renovation City of Mountain View
Current Elia Park CIty of San Jose
Current Northstar Park Field Renovation City of Davis
Current Mt Eden Park Renovation H.A.R.D $3,457,480
Current Monta Loma Park Improvements City of Mountain View
Current Orinda PIckleball Courts & Dog Park City of Orinda
Current Cardinal Oaks Park Carmichael Rec & Park $2,000,000
Current KT52 Park CIty of Roseville $4,000,000
Current Grantline 208/Arista Del Sol Park Cordova Rec & Park District $9,300,000
Current Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Park CIty of Modesto $13,293,640
Current Columbus Park Renovation City of Stockton $2,700,000
Current McKinely Park & Pool Renovation City of Stockton $11,347,400
Current Jimenez Park Phase III CIty of Lincoln $2,500,000
Current Brentford Circle Park City of Lincoln $5,000,000
Current Allan Witt Park Renovation (5 phases)CIty of Fairfield $24,000,000
Current
North Texas Recreation Facility (Linear
Park Node 4A)CIty of Fairfield $15,139,000
Current Pistachio Park CIty of Roseville $22,000,000
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$280,000
$726,000
$401,000
$1,517,127
$113,290,530
Yearcompleted
PARKS & RECREATION
PROJECTS CLIENT Park Planning & Design
Community & Stakeholder Outreach
PS&Es
Bidding & Construction Administration
Multiple Subconsultants
Multiple Agency Coordination
Neighborhood Park
Community Park
Park Renovation
Infrastructure Upgrades
Phased Project to Maximize Funding
Under 10 Acres
Under 20 Acres
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Trails & Connections
All Inclusive Play
Adjacent/Bordering School
Open Space
Dog Park
Skate Park/Pump Track
Athletic Facilities
Sports Courts
Multi-Use Fields
Group Shelter/Picnic Areas
Estimate /
Construction
costs
Current Shorline Park Playground Renovation City of Mountain View
Current Elia Park CIty of San Jose
Current Northstar Park Field Renovation City of Davis
Current Mt Eden Park Renovation H.A.R.D $3,457,480
Current Monta Loma Park Improvements City of Mountain View
Current Orinda PIckleball Courts & Dog Park City of Orinda
Current Cardinal Oaks Park Carmichael Rec & Park $2,000,000
Current KT52 Park CIty of Roseville $4,000,000
Current Grantline 208/Arista Del Sol Park Cordova Rec & Park District $9,300,000
Current Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Park CIty of Modesto $13,293,640
Current Columbus Park Renovation City of Stockton $2,700,000
Current McKinely Park & Pool Renovation City of Stockton $11,347,400
Current Jimenez Park Phase III CIty of Lincoln $2,500,000
Current Brentford Circle Park City of Lincoln $5,000,000
Current Allan Witt Park Renovation (5 phases)CIty of Fairfield $24,000,000
Current
North Texas Recreation Facility (Linear
Park Node 4A)CIty of Fairfield $15,139,000
Current Pistachio Park CIty of Roseville $22,000,000
Current Village Park Renovation Fair Oaks Rec & Park District $21,700,000
Current Corderos Neighborhood Park City of Vacaville $1,500,000
Current Palisades Park Sports Courts City of Pismo Beach $1,500,000
Current Oakley Community Regional Park City of Oakley $128,662,920
Current Enrico Cinquini Park City of Oakley $7,685,630
Current East Hillsdale Park Improvements CIty of San Mateo $1,914,710
Current Walllis Ranch Community Park City of Dublin
Current Willow Oaks Park City of Menlo Park $3,800,000
Current Burgess Park Renovation City of Menlo Park $1,000,000
Current Evelyn Mini Park City of Mountain View $1,360,000
Current Monta Loma Park Improvements City of Mountain View $481,000
Current MLK Park Santa Rosa City of Santa Rosa $5,400,000
Current
Chumash and Palisades Park
Playground Renovations CIty of Pismo Beach $1,150,000
Current Corn Palace Park City of Sunnyvale $4,859,370
Current ARPA Park Rehab CIty of Milpitas $2,300,000
Current Mission & Mattox Interim Activation H.A.R.D $1,498,610
Current The Alameda Park City of San Jose $1,400,000
Current Penitencia Creek Dog Park City of San Jose $700,000
Current Lions Wayside Delucchi Park City of Pleasanton $1,841,210
Current Ranch Village 8 Cordova Rec & Park District $1,646,675
Current Unity Park CIty of Elk Grove $3,591,770
Current Equinoa Park Renovation City of Stockton $3,738,000
2024 Centennial Way Extension City of South S.F.$4,505,417
2023 Royer Park Playground Renovation City of Roseville $658,979
2023 Rosemont Park Cordova Rec & Park District $700,000
2023 Orange Memorial Park MP City of South S.F.
2023 Jack Slaven Park Phase 2 City of Woodland $636,865
2023 Rick Gonzales Sr Park Phase 2 City of Woodland $3,284,729
2023 Springlake Park Phase 2 City of Woodland $3,018,393
2023 Fayette Park (San Antonio Mini Park)CIty of Mountain View $1,412,729
2023 Wilson Park Community Garden City of Cupertino
2023 Saratoga Creek Dog Park City of San Jose
2023 Westside Park Renovation
Rio Linda & Elverta Rec &
Park District
2022 Davis Sports Courts Rehabilitation City of Davis
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$7,700,000
$280,000
$726,000
$401,000
$1,517,127
$113,290,530
Yearcompleted
PARKS & RECREATION
PROJECTS CLIENT Park Planning & Design
Community & Stakeholder Outreach
PS&Es
Bidding & Construction Administration
Multiple Subconsultants
Multiple Agency Coordination
Neighborhood Park
Community Park
Park Renovation
Infrastructure Upgrades
Phased Project to Maximize Funding
Under 10 Acres
Under 20 Acres
20+ Acres
Trails & Connections
All Inclusive Play
Adjacent/Bordering School
Open Space
Dog Park
Skate Park/Pump Track
Athletic Facilities
Sports Courts
Multi-Use Fields
Group Shelter/Picnic Areas
Estimate /
Construction
costs
Current Shorline Park Playground Renovation City of Mountain View
Current Elia Park CIty of San Jose
Current Northstar Park Field Renovation City of Davis
Current Mt Eden Park Renovation H.A.R.D $3,457,480
Current Monta Loma Park Improvements City of Mountain View
Current Orinda PIckleball Courts & Dog Park City of Orinda
Current Cardinal Oaks Park Carmichael Rec & Park $2,000,000
Current KT52 Park CIty of Roseville $4,000,000
Current Grantline 208/Arista Del Sol Park Cordova Rec & Park District $9,300,000
Current Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Park CIty of Modesto $13,293,640
Current Columbus Park Renovation City of Stockton $2,700,000
Current McKinely Park & Pool Renovation City of Stockton $11,347,400
Current Jimenez Park Phase III CIty of Lincoln $2,500,000
Current Brentford Circle Park City of Lincoln $5,000,000
Current Allan Witt Park Renovation (5 phases)CIty of Fairfield $24,000,000
Current
North Texas Recreation Facility (Linear
Park Node 4A)CIty of Fairfield $15,139,000
Current Pistachio Park CIty of Roseville $22,000,000
Current Village Park Renovation Fair Oaks Rec & Park District $21,700,000
Current Corderos Neighborhood Park City of Vacaville $1,500,000
Current Palisades Park Sports Courts City of Pismo Beach $1,500,000
Current Oakley Community Regional Park City of Oakley $128,662,920
Current Enrico Cinquini Park City of Oakley $7,685,630
Current East Hillsdale Park Improvements CIty of San Mateo $1,914,710
Current Walllis Ranch Community Park City of Dublin
Current Willow Oaks Park City of Menlo Park $3,800,000
Current Burgess Park Renovation City of Menlo Park $1,000,000
Current Evelyn Mini Park City of Mountain View $1,360,000
Current Monta Loma Park Improvements City of Mountain View $481,000
Current MLK Park Santa Rosa City of Santa Rosa $5,400,000
Current
Chumash and Palisades Park
Playground Renovations CIty of Pismo Beach $1,150,000
Current Corn Palace Park City of Sunnyvale $4,859,370
Current ARPA Park Rehab CIty of Milpitas $2,300,000
Current Mission & Mattox Interim Activation H.A.R.D $1,498,610
Current The Alameda Park City of San Jose $1,400,000
Current Penitencia Creek Dog Park City of San Jose $700,000
Current Lions Wayside Delucchi Park City of Pleasanton $1,841,210
Current Ranch Village 8 Cordova Rec & Park District $1,646,675
Current Unity Park CIty of Elk Grove $3,591,770
Current Equinoa Park Renovation City of Stockton $3,738,000
2024 Centennial Way Extension City of South S.F.$4,505,417
2023 Royer Park Playground Renovation City of Roseville $658,979
2023 Rosemont Park Cordova Rec & Park District $700,000
2023 Orange Memorial Park MP City of South S.F.
2023 Jack Slaven Park Phase 2 City of Woodland $636,865
2023 Rick Gonzales Sr Park Phase 2 City of Woodland $3,284,729
2023 Springlake Park Phase 2 City of Woodland $3,018,393
2023 Fayette Park (San Antonio Mini Park)CIty of Mountain View $1,412,729
2023 Wilson Park Community Garden City of Cupertino
2023 Saratoga Creek Dog Park City of San Jose
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estimate in progress
estimate in progress
estimate in progress
estimate in progress
estimate in progress
$7,700,000
$280,000
$726,000
$113,290,530
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FEE SCHEDULE
www.callanderassociates.com
BURLINGAME GOLD RIVER RENO SAN JOSE
Educate
Live+Work
Connect
Sustain Standard Schedule of Compensation 2025-2029 San Jose & Burlingame
GENERAL
The following list of fees and reimbursable expense items shall be used in the provision of services
described in the agreement. These amounts shall be adjusted in January, upon issuance of an
updated Standard Schedule of Compensation:
Hourly Rates
Reimbursable Expenses Rates
Expenses cost + 15%
printing and reproductions, postage and
delivery, mileage, travel expenses (hotel /
food), testing and outside services, and other
project related expenses
Communications and Insurance Surcharge 2.5% of total fees
Subconsultant Administration 10% of Subconsultant Costs
PAYMENTS
Payments are due within ten days after monthly billing. Callander Associates reserves the right to
suspend services for non-payment if payment is not received within a period of 60 days after
invoice date. Additionally invoices 60 days past due are subject to a 1.5% per month interest
charge. Retainer amounts, if indicated, are due upon signing the agreement and shall be
applied to the final invoice for the project.
-$290 /hour
Senior Associate $234 -$263 /hour
-$250 /hour
-$220 /hour
Senior Project Manager $202 -$227 /hour
Project Manager 1 $193 -$217 /hour
Project Manager 2 $183 -$206 /hour
Job Captain $169 -$190 /hour
Designer 1 $159 -$179 /hour
Designer 2 $144 -$162 /hour
Assistant Designer $129 -$145 /hour
Accounting $195 -$219 /hour
Senior Project Administrator $148 -$167 /hour
Project Administrator $132 -$148 /hour
ON-CALL FEE SCHEDULE 2025 - 2028
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES
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APPENDIX : SUBCONSULTANTS
TEAMWORK
What we don’t have in-house we can provide through subconsultants. Because we routinely work
as a prime consultant we have extensive experience in contracting for outside services and would
recommend several parks and recreation specialized subconsultants that have successfully served
us on other similar projects. Our relationships with many of these consultants go back more than 25
years. Those kinds of relationships pay dividends, particularly on projects with challenging schedules
where the responsiveness of the subconsultant is all important to the project’s success. Common
services for which we bring in subconsultants include:
• Civil Engineering/Survey
• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Architecture
• Environmental
Depending on the specifics of the project, we will collaborate with the City to select the most
appropriate subconsultant. For parks and recreation projects, we have established strong relationships
with the following subconsultants, and would be happy to recommend them:
MULTI-TEAMexperience 6 subs
4 subs
8 subs
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CIVIL ENGINEERING/SURVEY
BENNETT ENGINEERING: Certified DBE & SBE
Bennett Engineering Services + Y&C Transportation Consultants (Bennett+Y&C) has provided enduring
and award-winning civil engineering services to cities, counties, special districts, universities, private
companies, and other professionals since 1995. Bennett+Y&C takes pride in finding innovative and
cost-effective engineering solutions for parks and recreation, transportation, water, wastewater,
drainage, site improvement, and other important infrastructure projects. What sets the firm apart
is its ability to partner with clients early in project development and retain that partnership through
construction.
Bennett+Y&C is a California Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE #43459) and certified Small
Business Enterprise (SBE #52302) with 41 employees, including 19 licensed professional engineers.
Office locations include Sacramento, Fremont, and Milpitas, with their headquarters in Roseville,
California. The team has provided on-call civil engineering services to CALA since 2015.
Bennett Engineering Services + Y&C Transportation Consultants | 2023 - 2024 Rate Schedule
f Direct expenses (including, but not limited to, mileage, reproduction, postage, online assessor
mapping fees, etc.) and subconsultant costs will be billed at cost plus fifteen percent (15%) for
administration, coordination, and handling.
f Standard hourly rates do not apply to a demand to perform work during an overtime period.
Work required to be performed during an overtime period (as mandated by California law)
will be charged at a 50% premium. Work mandated by Prevailing Wage laws will be charged
accordingly.
f Hourly rates include all compensation for wages, salary-related benefits, overhead, general
office administration, and profit. Direct project administrative hours will be billed at the rate
shown above.
f Classifications may be added or removed as-needed without notice.
f Changes in the requested scope of work or projected schedule may result in the revision of the
proposed fees and amendment to the total contract amount.
f Rates are subject to change annually effective July 1, 2024
BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVICES + Y&C TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS
Billing
Classifications
Rate
Class
Charge
Rate
ENGINEER
10 $281
9 $268
8 $255
7 $243
6 $230
5 $217
4 $204
3 $192
2 $179
1 $166
Billing
Classifications
Rate
Class
Charge
Rate
DESIGNER/TECH
7 $188
6 $173
5 $157
4 $142
3 $127
2 $111
1 $96
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
3 $120
2 $95
1 $79
Professional Staff Rate Schedule | 2023/2024 Fiscal Year
Bennett Engineering Services + Y&C Transportation Consultants | 2023 - 2024 Rate Schedule
f Direct expenses (including, but not limited to, mileage, reproduction, postage, online assessor
mapping fees, etc.) and subconsultant costs will be billed at cost plus fifteen percent (15%) for
administration, coordination, and handling.
f Standard hourly rates do not apply to a demand to perform work during an overtime period.
Work required to be performed during an overtime period (as mandated by California law)
will be charged at a 50% premium. Work mandated by Prevailing Wage laws will be charged
accordingly.
f Hourly rates include all compensation for wages, salary-related benefits, overhead, general
office administration, and profit. Direct project administrative hours will be billed at the rate
shown above.
f Classifications may be added or removed as-needed without notice.
f Changes in the requested scope of work or projected schedule may result in the revision of the
proposed fees and amendment to the total contract amount.
f Rates are subject to change annually effective July 1, 2024
Billing
Classifications
Rate
Class
Charge
Rate
ENGINEER
10 $281
9 $268
8 $255
7 $243
6 $230
5 $217
4 $204
3 $192
2 $179
1 $166
Billing
Classifications
Rate
Class
Charge
Rate
DESIGNER/TECH
7 $188
6 $173
5 $157
4 $142
3 $127
2 $111
1 $96
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
3 $120
2 $95
1 $79
Professional Staff Rate Schedule | 2023/2024 Fiscal Year
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
AURUM CONSULTING
Aurum Consulting Engineers, offers statewide electrical and low voltage systems design services from
conception to the completion of construction. As an electrical engineering design firm incorporated
in 1998, Aurum has successfully completed well over 6,000 projects and has a clear understanding
what it takes for the construction process to move along smoothly. Our added value consists of
integrating the design process with all trades involved, while adapting to the client’s requirements
and focusing on a value conscious design. Our comprehensive electrical system design capabilities
include design of lighting and power distribution, fire alarm and life safety, and data/communications
systems.
RATE SCHEDULE
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
RW CONSULTING
RW Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a structural engineering firm located in West Sacramento. The three
primary principals have over 65 years of combined experience in the design of custom residential,
commercial, healthcare, public school, and parks and recreational facilities. The firm experience
encompasses not only the traditional materials such as wood, steel, concrete and masonry, but
light-gage steel, structural insulated panels, log homes, and development of modular prefabricated
systems. This broad experience allows RW to provide the innovative, cost-effective solutions needed.
RATE SCHEDULE
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GEOTECHNICAL
BSK ASSOCIATES: Certified SBE-PW
Founded in 1966 in Fresno, BSK Associates (BSK) is a 100 percent employee-owned, California-
grown firm with a 35+ year presence in the Bay Area. BSK provides geotechnical and environmental
engineering, construction observation, materials testing, special inspection, and analytical chemistry
laboratory services.
Nearly 75 percent of their Bay Area project support is for public agencies. As a firm and locally, BSK
holds numerous on-call contracts with public agencies and with that, has a tremendous amount
of experience with both structures and park types of projects of which a landscape architect may
prime. For example, some of their Bay Area team’s most recent park and recreation facility projects
include Pacifica Beach Park (City of Pacifica), The Wave aquatic center (City of Dublin), Oakley
Recreation Center (City of Oakley), Via Toledo Park (Hayward Area Recreation and Park District; site
located in San Lorenzo), Bernal Community Park Phases I and II (City of Pleasanton), Siempre Verde
Park (City of San Leandro), Clover Park (City of Dublin), Sandalwood Park (City of Milpitas), Imagine
Playground at Dublin Sports Grounds (City of Dublin), Fallon Sports Park Phase 3 Improvements (City
of Dublin), and the Heritage Park and Museums (City of Dublin).
PERSONNEL RATE SCHEDULE (Materials Lab Testing Rates can be provided later)
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ENVIRONMENTAL
LSA
LSA has provided multi-disciplinary land use planning, environmental planning, and regulatory permit
services since 1976. LSA’s environmental analysts and planners are active in all aspects of community
development, land use planning, and public involvement. As technical specialists, they provide
expertise in biological resources, wetland permitting, cultural resources, water quality, transportation,
air quality, global climate change, and noise. Their team of certified and registered professionals
provides in-house technical support covering the majority of services necessary to prepare and peer
review environmental documents and supporting technical documentation. LSA’s professional staff
brings extensive scientific knowledge, an understanding of environmental regulations, solid problem-
solving skills, and well-rounded solutions to meet the needs of diverse clients.
Technical Areas of Expertise:
CEQA/NEPA
Biological Resources
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy
Noise Regulatory Permitting
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Construction Monitoring
Regulations and Requirements
Cultural and Paleontological Resources
RATE SCHEDULE
Historic Resources
Hydrology and Water Quality
Hazards/Hazardous Materials Analysis
Community Planning
Sustainability Planning
Transportation/Mobility
Project Management
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ARCHITECTURAL
GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE: Certified SBE & WBE
Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc., is a full-service architecture firm of talented
professionals inspired to create places for communities to gather, imagine, and grow. Since our
incorporation in 1976, our inspired and talented staff has provided quality services to public clients
and the cities, counties, and districts they serve. Our distinctly inclusive design process engages
diverse public, staff, and stakeholder groups in shaping the future of their communities. Exceeding
our clients’ expectations for facilities that create and communicate a vision for their communities is
a key reason behind the success of our projects. More than half of our business is from repeat clients
and we have successfully worked on hundreds of projects for many cities, counties, and public
agencies across the country.
Group 4 is a certified small business and a majority woman-owned California corporation, with
satellite offices in San Diego, Lexington, KY, Seattle, WA, and Philadelphia, PA. Our 35-person staff
(30 local in South San Francisco) includes planners, architects, interior designers, and technical and
construction support specialists. We are active in professional organizations such as the American
Institute of Architects and the California Parks and Recreation Society. Most of our professional staff
are LEED accredited, and we are signatory to AIA’s 2030 Commitment.
RATE SCHEDULE
PROJECT MANAGER: $210
PROJECT DESIGNER: $200
ARCHITECT 1: $175
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CLIENT BASE
CALA serves as the prime consultant on the majority of projects undertaken by our firm. In
this role, we have had the privilege of assisting with parks and recreation projects for numerous
municipalities across Northern California through on-call contracts. We take pride in becoming
an extension of your team throughout the entire process, ensuring seamless collaboration and
success. Below is a brief list of clients we’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years:
CITY OF SAN JOSE CITY OF CAMPBELL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
APPENDIX : CALA ON-CALL EXPERIENCE
CITY OF ROSEVILLE CITY OF WOODLAND CITY OF SACRAMENTO
projects40+
TOWN OF DANVILLEHAYWARD AREA REC DISTRICTCITY OF PLEASANTON
projects20+projects20+projects10+
projects5+
projects10+projects30+
projects20+
projects40+
CITY OF ELK GROVE CITY OF DUBLIN CITY OF SAN BRUNO
projects5+projects10+projects15+
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Dave has been an integral part of CALA since 2004, growing
into one of the firm’s most valuable resources and achieving
the role of Principal in 2022. His unwavering dedication to
each project, combined with exceptional management
and communication skills, has made a lasting impact on
his on-call clients. With extensive experience in developing
meaningful design alternatives and synthesizing input from
subconsultants, Dave excels in guiding project decision-
making. As our sports field and turf replacement expert,
Dave has led numerous projects that require specialized
knowledge in turf management and athletic field design.
His technical expertise is complemented by strong
interpersonal skills, allowing him to effectively facilitate
public meetings. Dave’s patient and collaborative
approach fosters understanding and cooperation among
all project stakeholders.
DAVE RUBIN, PLA, ASLA, QSD
EDUCATION
Master of Landscape
Architecture, Kansas State
University
B.S. in Finance, Santa Clara
University
CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS
CA Landscape Architect #5329
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
#01120
ORGANIZATIONS
Member, American Sports
Builders Association (ASBA)
Member, American Society of
Landscape Architecture (ASLA)
Similar Project Experience:
• City of Dublin On-Call Services since 2020
• Passatempo Park, Dublin
• Shannon Park Water Play, Dublin
• Wallis Ranch, Dublin
• Mape Memorial Park Pathway Relocation, Dublin
• Irrigation System Retrofit, Paso Robles
• City of Tracy Plan Checking Services
• Pleasanton City-wide Turf Reduction
• Heritage Park, Mountain View
• Athletic Field Feasibility Study, Mountain View
• Stojanovich Family Park, Campbell
• Osage Station Park & Picnic Area Renovation, Danville
• Las Palmas Playground, Sunnyvale
• Mission Hills Driving Range Renovation, Hayward
• Sycamore Valley Park Turf Replacement, Danville
• Diablo Vista Synthetic Turf Replacement, Danville
• Creekside Sports Park, Los Gatos
• Kelly Park, Menlo Park
• Hawes Park, Redwood City
• Lower Highlands Field, San Carlos
• Sports & Tennis Court Re-Surfacing, Cupertino
• Oliver Sports Park Turf Replacement, Hayward
• Campbell Park Playground Renovation, Campbell
• King Park, San Mateo
• Ramac Park Turf Conversion, San Jose
• Marlin Park Pickleball Study, Redwood City
• Wallis Ranch Community Park, Dublin
• Crestview Park, San Carlos
• Pleasanton Tennis Courts Rehabilitation, Pleasanton
• Fitness Courts at 3 Parks, Hayward
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DAVE RUBIN, PLA, ASLA, QSD Since joining CALA, Melinda has brought a detail-oriented
and thoughtful approach to every project she’s worked
on. With a deep passion for landscape architecture and
sustainability, she practices what she advocates, biking
to work, using reusable containers, and volunteering with
environmentally focused groups. Melinda has a strong
interest in projects that address food systems, mental
health, and marginalized communities, and she actively
leads community outreach efforts, ensuring equitable and
inclusive engagement throughout the design process. Her
strong project management skills and dedication make
her an invaluable asset to our clients, ensuring projects
are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest
quality. Outside of work, you can find her running in her
neighborhood or training in the redwoods. Melinda is also
Rescape certified.
MELINDA WANG, PLA, RQP
EDUCATION
BS Landscape Architecture, UC
Davis
CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS
CA Landscape Architect #6653
ReScape Certified
ORGANIZATIONS
Member, American Society of
Landscape Architecture (ASLA)
Similar Project Experience:
• Wallis Ranch Community Park, Dublin
• Mape Memorial Park Pathway Relocation, Dublin
• Basketball Courts Renovation (Weekes Park), Hayward
• Mission & Mattox Interim Activation, Hayward
• Hayward & Ashland Resilient Surfacing Replacement
Projects
• Tennis Courts Renovations at Weekes Park, Hayward
• Greenridge Park, Hayward
• McClellan Ranch Community Garden, Cupertino
• Canyon Middle School Recreational Fields, Castro
Valley Unified School District
• ESUHSD Ballfield Guidelines & Improvements, East Side
Union High School District
• Lincoln Glen Park All Inclusive Playground, San Jose
• Frenchman’s Creek Park, Half Moon Bay
• Plaza del Sol, Sunnyvale
• Fayette Park, Mountain View
• Metro Tango Park, Milpitas
• Corn Palace Park, Sunnyvale
• Sunnyvale Tennis Courts Reconstruction
• City of San Jose Park Design Guidelines
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Julius Pickney, Management Analyst II100 Civic PlazaCity of Dublin, CA 94568
On-Call Landscape Architects
City of Dublin
March 28, 2025
1655 N. Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 360-8411
casey@dgates.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Cover Letter 3
B. Firm Qualifications 4
Organizational Chart 5
Resumes 6
Project Sheets 15
C. References 18
D. Conflict of Interest 20
E. Proposed Project Budget 22
F. Exceptions to the Agreement and Insurance 24
G. Appendix 26
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Gates + Associates
ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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October 15, 2018
Robin Klingbeil
rklingbeil@cityofnapa.org
P.O. Box 660
955 School Street
Napa, CA 94559
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Dear Ms. Klingbeil,
Gates + Associates is delighted to submit this Proposal for Services to update the City of Napa Downtown
Wayfinding Signage Program. We are excited by the prospect of developing a wayfinding system that will
promote the area’s rich agricultural history and guide traffic through Downtown Napa, pedestrian and
vehicular alike.
Gates + Associates will create a dynamic signage and wayfinding program that will facilitate navigation
through the City. This type of program serves a number of critical functions. Not only does it guide users
through space, but also promotes the use of local businesses through a comprehensive parking
wayfinding system. It fosters a sense of community by creating a look and feel that is uniquely Downtown
Napa.
As part of our process, we would produce a visual montage of historic and contemporary imagery that
supports the City’s branding objectives. With the input of City representatives and stakeholders, we will
carefully choose signage materials and other design elements that coordinate with and enhance the
existing aesthetic, while injecting contemporary and customized identity elements. We take pride in
specifying materials that are beautiful and lasting, as well as affordable. We are able to place mock-ups of
the signage in the environment to facilitate decision making, and/or create photosimulations to convey
how the signage will appear in the streetscape.
Gates + Associates is a fully staffed landscape architectural and urban design office. Our lead of the
Environmental Graphics and Visual Communications Department and illustrator, Ana Dominguez, your
Project Manager, has been in the signage and wayfinding industry for more than a decade and has
designed and themed many projects of this type. Having worked for a sign fabricator for many years she
understands the implementation realities of wayfinding design in terms of usability, durability and
March 28, 2025
Julius Pickney, Management Analyst II
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
RE: On-Call Landscape Architecture Consulting Services
Dear Julius,
Gates + Associates (GATES) appreciates the opportunity to submit our qualifications to serve as On-Call Landscape
Architects for the City of Dublin. We always enjoy collaborating with your staff and are proud of our joint efforts for
bringing Imagine Playground and Butterfly Knoll Park to life; and replacement of the Alamo Creek fencing. We would
love to continue our working relationship with the City to continue to offer dynamic and lasting public spaces for
community benefit.
Grounded by our mission to “get people outside,” Gates + Associates has had the pleasure of working with numerous
cities on a variety of municipal projects throughout the past 46 years, from park renovations and citywide master
plans to streetscape improvements and community recreation centers. We are a 30-person corporation with a sole
office location in Walnut Creek, California, where all work will be performed locally. Our team is committed to creating
memorable, yet functional spaces that meet each client’s unique needs and priorities, all while carefully weighing
the construction and maintenance costs inherent in design decisions. Our in-house staff is flexible, responsive and
dynamic, and is equipped to work on a wide range of projects.
The proposed team in this SOQ includes key members of our firm, who bring a formidable combination of
practical experience and a penchant for creating innovative yet reality-based designs customized according to the
community’s priorities, City goals, and existing environmental conditions. We are proud to also include trusted
subconsultant partners with whom we’ve held a longstanding positive working relationship throughout the past
decade and beyond. As an on-call consultant, Gates + Associates will utilize a breadth of resources to respond quickly
and efficiently to requests for services. With our diverse and experienced staff, we offer technical expertise, practical
knowledge of cost and maintenance implications of design decisions, an understanding of how public spaces are
used, and an ability to respond to the changing needs of the jurisdictions we serve.
Gates + Associates agrees that we have confirmed receipt of Addendum #1 issued on March 19, 2025.
GATES also accepts the City Standard Consulting Services Agreement as is and can meet the insurance
requirements. A more detailed description of our approach and team is provided in this statement of
qualifications. I, Casey Case, am the primary representative for purposes of this RFQ and am authorized to
negotiate a contract with the City of Dublin. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
925.360.8411, or at casey@dgates.com.
Sincerely,
Casey Case, President
casey@dgates.com
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
GATES + ASSOCIATES
MELONIE REYNOLDS, RLA
Project Manager
CASEY CASE, RLA
President
PROJECT TEAM
CASEY CASE will serve as President, providing strategic oversight to the project team to ensure alignment with the City’s vision,
goals, and practical needs. She is a visionary and collaborative landscape architect with a varied project portfolio that spans
park renovations, park & recreation master planning, streetscape design, and urban design. Casey’s expertise includes public
speaking, project management, graphic renderings, project concept, design development, cost estimating, and construction
document production. MELONIE REYNOLDS will serve as Project Manager and will be the main point of contact for this
project. She brings 20 years of experience and is passionate about partnering with a wide range of clients to make their visions
a reality while remaining within budget and schedule. CHUCK GARDELLA will serve as QA/QC Lead. He brings a meticulous
attention to detail and deep bench of lessons learned to each project, which is informed by his 27 years of public and private
sector experience and portfolio of award-winning parks, gathering spaces, and public infrastructure. TSUMUGI FUJIMURA
will serve as Job Captain. By integrating user needs and aesthetic principals, she strives to consistently deliver projects that
strike a balance between functionality, sustainability, and visual appeal. RYLEE RODRIGUEZ will serve as Project Planner.
With a background in urban planning, design, and policy development, she brings passion and expertise in parks, green spaces,
and sectors of the public realm that emphasizes place-making and getting people outside. REBECCA FLANEGAN will serve
as Outreach Coordinator, bringing 15 years of experience in events and community engagement to the team. She will work
closely with the City’s constituents to understand their goals, audience, and needs through a transparent public engagement
process.
SUBCONSULTANTS
BKF ENGINEERS will provide civil engineering services for this contract. BKF brings 109+ experience of engineering, surveying,
and planning experience across projects throughout the West Coast. BSK ASSOCIATES will act as geotechnical engineer
on this contract, offering extensive experience on park and recreation facility projects throughout the Bay Area. WRA will
act as the environmental consultant on this contract. They have more than 40 years of experience in California’s diverse
ecoregions and understands the unique habitats throughout the state and the growing needs of local communities. PASE will
act as the structural engineer on this contract. They are equipped to ensure that the needs of the client and design team are
effectively met on each project. RMA will provide irrigation design services, employing a team approach to irrigation design
that follows industry design guidelines and principles, to create finished designs that smoothly coordinates with all aspects of
the landscape improvements. ATIUM will provide electrical engineering services for this contract and will be responsible for
any power, lighting, or low voltage systems that may be required for each project.
CHUCK GARDELLA, RLA
QA/QC Lead
SUBCONSULTANTS
WRA
Environmental Consultant
LESLIE LAZAROTTIEnvironmental Lead
BSK ASSOCIATESGeotechnical Engineer
CRISTIANO MELOPrincipal Electrical Engineer
BKF ENGINEERS
Civil Engineer
ERIC GIRODCivil Engineering Lead
ATIUMElectrical Engineer
DAVE MAINOPrincipal Electric Engineer
TSUMUGI FUJIMURA
Job Captain
PASEStructural Engineer
ROB OKANOStructural Project Manager
RMAIrrigation
JEFF BRADSHAWIrrigation Project Manager
RYLEE RODRIGUEZ
Project Planner
REBECCA FLANEGAN
Outreach Coordinator
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• CAD Design
• Graphic Presentation Design
• Project Management
• Public Outreach Facilitation
• Construction Documents
• Horticulture
• Arboriculture
REGISTRATIONS
Landscape Architect #6032
California, Expiration: June 2026
ISA-Certified Arborist
ReScape Qualified Landscape
Professional Rater
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Years Total: 17 years
Years at GATES: 14 years
EDUCATION
B.S., Landscape Architecture,
U.C Davis, 2008
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Design Review Commission of
Walnut Creek (2018–Present)
Associate Member, American
Society of Landscape Architects
(2005–Present)
CASEY CASE is the president and managing partner of Gates +
Associates, a landscape architecture firm whose mission is “to get people
outside.” Casey perpetuates this mantra in her company leadership,
business decisions, and design solutions while directing a dynamic group
of designers, problem-solvers, and collaborators. Through her expertise
as a landscape architect, arborist, and sustainability steward, she brings
a holistic approach to designing outdoor experiences that bridge the
gap between nature and people and encourage a connection to the
environment. In addition to her role at Gates + Associates, Casey is also a
Design Review Commissioner for the City of Walnut Creek.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Bayside Manor Park and Marina Vista Park Upgrades, Millbrae, CA
• Big Oak Park, Clyde, CA
• Cardoza Park Improvements, Mipitas, CA
• Central Park Entry Parking Lot & Northern Tree Promenade
Improvement, San Ramon, CA
• Caldwell Community Park Expansion, Redding, CA
• Central Park Renovation Design, San Ramon, CA
• Crescent Heights Historic Park, Hercules, CA
• Ellis Lake Park & Playground & Restroom, Concord, CA
2018 APWA Public Works Award
• Imagine All-Abilities Playground, Dublin, CA
2021 CPRS Award of Excellence in Design - Park Planning
2022 NorCal APWA Project of the Year
• Iron Horse Trail Landscape Improvements, San Ramon, CA
• Keiser Park Master Plan Update, Windsor, CA
• Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette, CA
• Matt Garcia Community Park Master Plan, Fairfield, CA
• McCoy Creek Trail Phase II, Suisun City, CA
• Memorial Park Specific Plan, Cupertino, CA
• Moraga Commons Park, Moraga, CA
• Pleasant Oak Park Master Plan, Windsor, CA
• San Carlos Parks Master Plan, San Carlos, CA
• San Ramon Central Park Improvements, San Ramon, CA
• Sign Hill Master Plan, So. San Francisco, CA
• Rancho Laguna Landscape Inspection, Moraga, CA
• Ross Common Landscape Improvement Rehab, Ross, CA
• Vallejo Waterfront History Art Park, Vallejo, CA
CASEY CASE, RLA
PRESIDENT
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Construction Documents
• Project Management
• Community Design
• CAD Design
• ReScape Landscapes
• LEED Certification
• CHPS Certification
• Green/Sustainable Design
• Playground Structures
• Playground Safety
• ADA Requirements
• Synthetic Turf/Sports Fields
REGISTRATIONS
Landscape Architect #6573 California, Exp: November 2025
ReScape Qualified Landscape
Professional
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Years Total: 21 years
Years at Gates: 21 years
EDUCATION
B.A. in Architecture,
Lehigh University, 2004
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
BIA Bay Area Professional Women in Building Council, President, 2012
Associate Member, American Society of Landscape Architects,
(2005–Present)
MELONIE REYNOLDS is an accomplished landscape professional who
understands the unique aspects of public sector capital improvement
projects. In addition to a wealth of Dublin-specific project experience, she
brings seasoned expertise in project design, design development, bridging
documents, cost estimation, construction document development, and
construction administration for a wide range of public and private projects.
With a broad knowledge of landscape design principles and a versatile,
design-based approach, Melonie is an exceptional project manager who
has successfully led a wide range of projects to completion utilizing a
combination of proactive team coordination and efficient implementation
of each client’s directives. Melonie is also well versed in the design of LEED
and CHPS projects and is a ReScape-qualified landscape professional.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
LOCAL PROJECTS
• Alamo Creek Fence Replacement, Dublin, CA
• Boulevard Pocket Parks, Dublin, CA
• Butterfly Knoll Park, Dublin, CA
• Dublin Cultural Arts Building, Dublin, CA
• Francis Ranch Parks, Dublin, CA
• Imagine All Abilities Playground, Dublin, CA
2021 CPRS Award of Excellence in Design - Park Planning
2022 NorCal APWA Project of the Year
ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Beach Boulevard Picnic Area, Pacifica, CA
• Brody Ranch Park, Petaluma, CA
• Contempo Park, Union City, CA
• Carmichael Park Master Plan, Carmichael, CA
• Cordova Recreation and Park District, Cordova, CA
• Daly City Parks and Open Space Master Plan, Daly City, CA
• Finley Community Park Spray Ground, Santa Rosa, CA
• Frenchmans Creek Park Phase 2, Half Moon Bay, CA
• Hill Recreation Area, Novato, CA
• Logvy Park, Calistoga, CA
• Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland, CA
• Margate Park, Daly City, CA
• Pickleweed Park Enhancements, San Rafael, CA
• Smith Field, Half Moon Bay, CA
MELONIE REYNOLDS, RLA
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• ADA Requirements
• CAD Design
• Construction Documents
• Construction Reviews
• ReScape Landscapes
• Technical Review
• LEED Certification
• Green/Sustainable Designs
• Green Roof Design
• Playground Structures
• Playground Safety
• Roofdeck Design
• Synthetic Turf / Sports Fields
REGISTRATIONS
Landscape Architect #4721
California, Expiration: October 2026
ReScape Qualified Landscape
Professional Rater
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Years Total: 28 years
Years at GATES: 27 years
EDUCATION
B.S., Landscape Architecture,
U.C Davis, 1998
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Parks and Recreation
Society
CHUCK GARDELLA has worked on a wide range of public and private
projects with a focus on construction documentation and administration.
He is an accomplished landscape architect with over 27 years of experience
and brings a strong technical expertise to the team. Having successfully
managed numerous public sector projects, Chuck brings a seasoned
familiarity with their unique issues. Charles is well-versed on the design
of LEED, CHPS, and Rescape projects, and is adept at coordinating with
multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver complex projects on time
and within budget.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Beechnut Park, Hercules, CA
• Caldwell Community Park Expansion, Redding, CA
• Cardoza Park, Milpitas, CA
• Cricket Courts, Pleasanton, CA
• Delta View Sports Park Field Development, Pittsburg, CA
• Everett N. “Eddie” Souza Park, Santa Clara, CA
2018 APWA Project of the Year
• Hap Magee Park, Danville, CA
• Hill Recreation Area, Novato, CA
• Homeridge Park, Santa Clara, CA
• Imagine All Abilities Playground, Dublin, CA
2021 CPRS Award of Excellence in Design - Park Planning
2022 NorCal APWA Project of the Year
• Livermorium Plaza, Livermore, CA
• McInnis Pickleball Courts, Marin, CA
• Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland, CA
• Parks and Open Space Master Plan, Daly City, CA
• Pickleweed Park Synthetic Turf, San Rafael, CA
• Refugio Valley Park Tree Succession Plan, Hercules, CA
• San Leandro Shoreline Park, San Leandro, CA
• South City Park, Redding, CA
• Stoneridge Creek Basin Park, Pleasanton CA
• Sunrise Ridge Park, San Ramon, CA
• Sun Valley Park, San Rafael, CA
• Warm Springs BART Plaza & West Access Bridge, Fremont, CA
2022 ASCE Outstanding Transportation Project Award
CHUCK GARDELLA, RLA
QA/QC LEAD
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• CAD Design
• Construction Documents
• Graphic Visualization
• Parks
• Urban Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Years Total: 6 years
Years at GATES: 6 years
EDUCATION
B.S. Landscape Architecture, Minor
Art Studio, University of California
Davis, 2019
LANGUAGE FLUENCY
English
Japanese
TSUMUGI FUJIMURA has managed a wide range of public and private
projects. She is curious, open-minded, and detail-oriented professional
who is passionate about urban planning and development. Her project
management skills and proficiency in utilizing industry-standard design
software allows her to carry the project from initial concept development
to construction documentation. By integrating user needs, environmental
considerations, and aesthetic principles, she strives to consistently deliver
projects that strike a balance between functionality, sustainability and
visual appeal.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Dublin Cultural Arts Center, Dublin, CA
• Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, CA
• Ellis Aquatic Center, Tracy, CA
• Ellis School Park, Tracy, CA
• Finley Community Park, Santa Rosa, CA
• Ellis Town & County, Tracy, CA
• Ellis Western Park, Tracy, CA
• Iron Horse Trail, Dublin, CA
• Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette, CA
• Logvy Park, Calistoga, CA
• Ken Mercer Field, Pleasanton, CA
• Keiser Park Master Plan, Windsor, CA
• McCoy Trail, Suisun City, CA
• Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland, CA
• Old Alvarado Park, Union City, CA
• Park C-63, Roseville, CA
• Pleasant Oak Park Master Plan, Windsor, CA
• San Leandro Shoreline, San Leandro, CA
• Smith Field, Half Moon Bay, CA
• Stanford Crossing Park, Lathrop, CA
• Sun Valley Park, San Rafael, CA
• Terra Linda Park and Community Center Master Plan, San Rafael, CA
• Twin Pines Park, Belmont, CA
TSUMUGI FUJIMURA
JOB CAPTAIN
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Planning
• Urban Design
• Community Outreach
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Years Total: 3 years
Years at GATES: 3 years
EDUCATION
Masters of City and Regional
Planning, California Polytechnic
State University San Luis Obispo,
2022
B.A., Design, Arizona State
University, 2019
RYLEE RODRIGUEZ has worked on a wide range of public parks and
recreation master plans since joining Gates + Associates. With extensive
knowledge of the master planning process. Rylee works collaboratively
with the entire team to provide realistic, implementable, and dynamic
master plans that fit to a client’s specific needs. Holding a background in
urban planning, design, and policy development, Rylee’s primary interests
are parks, green spaces, and sectors of the public realm that emphasize
thoughtful placemaking and getting people outside.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Cordova Recreation & Parks District Optimized Plan, Sacramento
County, CA
• CSU East Bay Concord Campus Landscape Master Plan, Concord, CA
• Keiser Park Master Plan Update, Windsor, CA
• Memorial Park Specific Plan, Cupertino, CA
• Matt Garcia Community Park Master Plan, Fairfield, CA
• Middle Harbor Shoreline Park Master Plan Update, Oakland, CA
• Patterson Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Patterson, CA
• Pleasant Oak Park Master Plan, Windsor, CA
• San Carlos Parks Master Plan, San Carlos, CA
• San Rafael High School Landscape Master Plan, San Rafael, CA
• Terra Linda Park and Community Center Master Plan, San Rafael, CA
RYLEE RODRIGUEZ
PROJECT PLANNER
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Community Outreach
• Public Relations
• Event Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Years Total: 25 years
Years at GATES: 3 years
EDUCATION
B.A., Anthropology/Humanistic
Studies, John Hopkins University,
1996
REBECCA FLANEGAN is an experienced public relations, engagement
and events professional focused on creatively connecting to communities.
At Gates + Associates, Rebecca has coordinated thoughtful and inclusive
outreach programs with a variety of methods for building awareness and
boosting participation including social media, focus groups, online surveys,
and workshops. Her expertise involves outlining outreach opportunities,
guiding the engagement process to meet the needs of the project, and
synthesizing input received into comprehensive and actionable result.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Antioch L Street, Antioch, CA
• Bayside Manor & Marina Vista Park Upgrades, Millbrae, CA
• Beechnut Park Upgrade, Hercules, CA
• Cardoza Park Softball Field Improvements, Milpitas, CA
• CSU East Bay Concord Campus Landscape Master Plan, Concord, CA
• Francis Ranch Parks, Dublin, CA
• Keiser Park Master Plan Update, Windsor, CA
• Margate Park Improvements, Daly City, CA
• Matt Garcia Community Park Master Plan, Fairfield, CA
• Memorial Park Specific Plan, Cupertino, CA
• Pleasant Oak Park Master Plan, Windsor, CA
• Pittsburg Unified School District Green Schoolyards Project, Pittsburg,
CA
• Railroad Avenue Beautification Project, Pittsburg, CA
• Recreation & Park District Optimized Plan, Cordova Recreation & Park
District, CA
• Sequoia Living Senior Community Future Proofing Project, Bay Area,
CA
• Sign Hill Master Plan, South San Francisco, CA
• Terra Linda Park and Community Center Master Plan, San Rafael, CA
• University Avenue Streetscape, Palo Alto, CA
REBECCA FLANEGAN
COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
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ERIC GIROD, PE, LEED AP | CIVIL ENGINEERING LEAD
Eric’s management approach is grounded on clear communication and hands-on
design involvement. He strives to gain a thorough understanding of a project’s
needs and goals from the onset, which frames the process for delivering projects.
Combining these objectives with the specific project issues, constraints, and
opportunities, Eric forms a work plan to guide the design effort. He coordinates
this work plan with other consultants, agencies, and special interests to provide a
systematic design solution. With a critical eye on scope, schedule, and budget, Eric
manages his projects to meet his clients’ goals and expectations.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Bidwell Park, Hayward, CA
• Pescadero Plaza, Pescadero, CA
• Flagpole Plaza, Livermore, CA
• Dublin Historic Park, Dublin, CA
• Fremont Park Restrooms, Fremont, CA
• Piedmont Aquatics Center, Piedmont, CA
• Orange Memorial Park Aquatic, South San Francisco, CA
• Piedmont Blair Park Improvements, Piedmont, CA
• Positano Park, Dublin, CA
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Civil
Engineering, CA No.59903
YEARS EXPERIENCE
28 years
EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering,
Santa Clara University
BKF ENGINEERS
Redwood City, CA
CRISTIANO MELO, PE, GE | SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
Cristiano will serve as the lead geotechnical engineer for this project. He is a
licensed Civil and Geotechnical Engineer in the State of California with over 24
years of experience throughout the Bay Area, supporting a wide variety of projects
from design through construction, including parks, trails, and recreational facilities.
Cristiano currently manages BSK’s on-call contracts with the Cities of Alameda,
Berkeley, Brentwood, Dublin, Oakley, Walnut Creek, and Vallejo.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Forest Park, Dublin, CA
• Wallis Ranch Community Park, Dublin, CA
• Fallon Sports Park Phase 3 Improvements, Dublin, CA
• Imagine Playground, Dublin, CA
• Clover Park, Dublin, CA
• Livermorium Plaza, Livermore, CA
REGISTRATIONS
Geotechnical Engineer,
#2756
Civil Engineer #64025
YEARS EXPERIENCE
29 years
EDUCATION
M.S., Civil Engineering,
University, 2000
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Idaho, 1997
BSK ASSOCIATES
Livermore, CA
RESUMES
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LESLIE LAZAROTTI | ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD
Leslie is a Principal at WRA. Her main focus is helping clients understand the interface
of California’s environmental regulations and natural communities. She has worked
on projects throughout the various ecosystems of California, including sensitive
coastal communities and wetland habitats. She brings a wealth of experience with
parks and open space including park master plans for the cities of Belmont and San
Carlos. She also has relevant experience with numerous park and trail planning and
improvement projects along the San Francisco Bay and coastal shoreline.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Parks Master Plan, San Carlos, CA
WRA is working with Gates + Associates to replace the outdated 2009 Parks Master
Plan with a new Parks Master Plan that includes: a long-term vision for its park,
facilities, and open space system based on community needs assessment; a plan
of implementation to implement priority improvements, changes and additions to
existing parks systems, and a strategy for funding capital improvements including
ongoing operations and maintenance.
YEARS EXPERIENCE
19 years
EDUCATION
M.S., Ecology, San
Francisco State University,
San Francisco, 2004
B.S., Biology, University of
California, Davis, 2001
WRA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
Emeryville, CA
ROB OKANO, S.E. | ASSOCIATE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Rob is a Professional Structural Engineer with over 25 years of professional
experience, including 20 years of experience in design an analysis of new retail and
manufacturing buildings, seismic retrofit of existing buildings, and site structures.
This includes he structural design of public park structures, retaining walls, trellises,
and light poles. Balancing the demands of a dependable structural design with the
needs of the client, Rob believes that communication among the design team is the
key to success. He brings variety and depth of experience to each project, guiding
the design team to select the optimal structural system.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Facebook Park Sculpture Anchorage, Menlo Park, CA
• Experience Ellis Dog Park, Tracy, CA
• Imagine Playground Site Structures, Dublin, CA
• Facebook Sculpture Garden and Tea House, Menlo Park, CA
• Stanford Community Center Tenant Improvements, Palo Alto, CA
REGISTRATIONS
Structural Engineer, CA
#4976
Civil Engineer, CA #59765
EDUCATION
M.S., Structural
Engineering (Emphasis
in Seismic Analysis) U.C.
Berkeley, 1996
PASE
San Jose, CA
RESUMES
SUBCONSULTANTS
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JEFF BRADSHAW | IRRIGATION PROJECT MANAGER
Jeff has over three decades of experience in various aspects of irrigation consulting
including design, plan review, design review, irrigation and water management,
master planning, hydraulic calculation, project specifications, field observation,
irrigation scheduling, water usage calculation, and irrigation water auditing. Jeff’s
project experience includes irrigation design of commercial and industrial projects,
residential communities, parks and athletic fields, large recreational facilities and
several major highway projects, many of which included the usage of reclaimed
water.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Moraga Commons Park, Moraga, CA
• Denali Park Irrigation Design, Manteca, CA
• Ellis Ave Park Irrigation Design, Tracy, CA
• Rengstorff Park Irrigation Design, Mountain View, CA
• Pickleweed Park Irrigation Retrofit Design, San Rafael, CA
• Montague Park Irrigation Retrofit Design, Santa Clara, CA
• Westwood Oaks Park Irrigation, Santa Clara, CA
YEARS EXPERIENCE
35 years
EDUCATION
Certified Irrigation
Designer, Irrigation
Association
Certified Landscape
Irrigation Auditor,
Irrigation Association
RMA
Walnut Creek, CA
DAVE MAINO | PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
During his career, Dave has built upon the collaborative approach encouraged
as part of his Architectural Engineering curriculum to focus on a whole-building
approach to design. Careful collaboration between disciplines is at the core of
his design philosophy. This collaborative approach has led to successes in a wide
variety of commercial, public works, educational, residential and civil projects.
Dave focuses on highly efficient, electrical lighting, and low voltage systems that
are convenient and easy for owners, building occupants, and maintenance staff to
use and interact with. Dave focuses on understanding the needs of the space, the
owner, and the end user.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Sonoma Academy, Santa Rosa, CA
• Pittsburg Park and Skate Park, Pittsburg, VA
• Pickleball Park, San Rafael, CA
• Ken Mercer Field, Pleasanton, CA
• Emma Prusch Playground, San Jose, CA
• Jollyman All-Inclusive Park, Cupertino, CA
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer, CA
#E19203
YEARS EXPERIENCE
18 years
EDUCATION
M. Eng. Architectural
Engineering, Pennsylvania
State University, 2006
ATIUM
San Ramon, CA
RESUMES
SUBCONSULTANTS
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FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
PROJECT SHEETS
Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Park & Community Garden
LIVERMORIUM PLAZA | Livermore, CA
GATES led a multidisciplinary team to work
with the City of Livermore to create an outdoor
living room in the City’s downtown core. The
paved plaza is in the form of the “Livermorium”
element, with the focal interactive water feature
illustrating the nucleus and 116 sandblasted
or tiled protons within 7 stainless steel shells.
Key features included large shade trees, locally
adapted low water use plants and a turf area
bordered by curve landscape walls, an outdoor
seating area extended from the adjacent Peet’s
Coffee, a preserved brick wall as the stage
backdrop for events, and adequate site lighting
and security cameras for safety. A shade study
ensured that the proposed trees maximize
shade in the plaza. Visitors can learn about the
Livermorium element through engraved text
on the water feature, 12 inlaid plaques, and
interpretive signage.
REFERENCECLIENT: City of DublinCONTACT: Michael BoitnottEMAIL: michael.boitnott@dublin.ca.govTEL: (925) 833-6630COMPLETED: 2021
REFERENCECLIENT: City of Livermore CONTACT: Rosy Ehlert EMAIL:
rmehlert@livermoreca.govTEL: (925) 960-4512COMPLETED: 2022
IMAGINE PLAYGROUND | Dublin, CA
This project involved the renovation of existing
playground and restrooms at Dublin Sports
Grounds to create an inclusive facility serving all-
abilities. As Prime Consultant, GATES completed
a design & implementation of the park’s new
features including an all-abilities interactive
playground, an all-inclusive picnic area, upgraded
landscape, restroom, concession, and parking
facilities. Pathways were improved for improved
accessibility and connectivity to other park
areas. Our team facilitated outreach workshops
to gather input for the playground, which
focuses on the foundations of development.
Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Park & Community Garden
Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Park & Community Garden
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FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
PROJECT SHEETSPICKLEWEED PARK IMPROVEMENTS
City of San Rafael
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BAYSIDE MANOR & MARINA VISTA PARK
UPGRADES | Millbrae, CA
As part of our on-call contact with the City,
GATES was contracted to develop a community-
preferred plan & design for upgrades at both
Bayside Manor and Marina Vista Park, which are
two neighborhood parks nestled in residential
areas. The project involved a robust community
outreach effort that included an online survey,
in-person pop-up event, a project website,
and various branded collateral to increase
awareness and participation. Our team utilized
the public input to develop conceptual designs
that emphasized increasing the capacity of both
parks while ensuring sustainable maintenance
for years to come.
REFERENCECLIENT: City of San RafaelCONTACT: Joanna KwokEMAIL: Joanna.Kwok@cityofsanrafael.orgTEL: (415) 485-3408COMPLETED: 2024
REFERENCECLIENT: City of Millbrae CONTACT: Sam BautistaEMAIL: sbautista@ci.millbrae.ca.usTEL: (650) 259-2336COMPLETION STATUS: Marina Vista (2025);
Bayside Manor (In Progress)
PICKLEWEED FIELD & PARK | San Rafael, CA
Pickleweed Park is a nearly 10-acre community
hub that has been at capacity for years. GATES
worked with the City to design and implement
community-preferred enhancements that
include converting the field to synthetic turf to
accommodate year-round access, incorporating
a new basketball court, playground for children
under 5, fitness area for adults, shade and
gazebo structure, renovations to the existing
bathroom facilities, and add lighting, security
and parking. Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Park & Community Garden
Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Park & Community Garden
Conceptual Site Plan for ImprovementsEverett N. "Eddie" Souza Park & Community Garden
Community Outreach
Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Park & Community Garden
Bayside Manor Park - Preferred Conceptual Plan
Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Park & Community Garden
Marina Vista Park - Public Outreach Event (L); Grand Opening (R)
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REFERENCES
JOANNA KWOK
Assistant Director - Public Works
City of San RafaelAddress: 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901Tel: (415) 720-4957 | Email: Joanna.Kwok@cityofsanrafael.orgProjects: Pickleweed Field and Park Rehabilitation, Sun Valley Park — GATES
has worked with the City of San Rafael to renovate various parks throughout the
last several years. Currently under construction, the Pickleweed Park project
involves implementation of community-preferred enhancements including field
conversion to synthetic turf, new sports courts, playground for children under
five, and new comfort amenities such as shade and gazebo structures, bathroom
renovations, lighting, and parking. For the Sun Valley Park project (completed in
2023), GATES designed and implemented a new play area and ADA improvements
to the associated path of travel for this neighborhood park. Both projects involved
public outreach. Our additional collaborations with the City of San Rafael include
the Terra Linda Park and Community Center Master Plan (in progress) as well as
serving as an on-call landscape architecture consultant since 2019.
CAROLINE VEDDER
Senior Civil Engineer
City of FairfieldAddress: 1000 Webster Street 3rd Floor, Fairfield, CA 945333Tel: (707) 718-2778 | Email: cvedder@fairfield.ca.govProject: Matt Garcia Park Master Plan — Gates + Associates worked with the
City of Fairfield to develop a comprehensive Master Plan for the future Matt
Garcia Community Park. The 50-acre park will include both active and passive
recreation opportunities ranging from soccer fields and pickleball courts to a
wetland area, community plaza, recreation center and adventure playground. Our
team facilitated incorporation of community and stakeholder input into the final
preferred concept, working to ensure the park is a viable community asset for the
next 50 years. The Master Plan document includes a site assessment, community
outreach summary, cost estimates, and phased implementation plan. The Master
Plan has been completed and is to be reviewed by City Council in 2025.
ROSY EHLERT
Senior Engineer
City of Livermore Address: 1052 S. Livermore Ave. Livermore, CA 94550Tel: (925) 437-0314 | Email: rmehlert@livermoreca.gov Project: Livermorium Plaza — GATES led a multidisciplinary team to create
an outdoor living room in the City of Livermore’s downtown core. The paved
plaza is in the form of the “Livermorium” element, with the focal interactive
water feature illustrating the nucleus and 116 sandblasted or tiled protons with
7 stainless steel shells. Key features also include large trees locally adapted
low water use plants and a turf area bordered by curved landscape walls, an
outdoor seating area extended from the adjacent Peet’s Coffee, a preserved
historic brick wall as the stage backdrop for events, and adequate site lighting
and security camera for safety. A shade study ensured that the proposed trees
maximize shade for the plaza. Visitors can learn about the Livermorium element
through engraved text on the water feature, 12 inlaid plaques, and interpretive
signage.
Picnic area at Homeridge Park, Santa Clara
Shaded seating at Sunrise Ridge Park, San Ramon
Play area at Westwood Oaks Park, Santa Clara
Photosimulation of event plaza at Memorial
Park, Cupertino
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Gates + Associates has worked extensively in Dublin on public and private projects over the last 40+ years. The
most recent collaborations where GATES has provided landscape architecture services for common open spaces,
streetscapes, and production homes include:
• Boulevard Housing development with Brookfield as Master Developer
• East Dublin with GH PacVest, LLC as Master Developer
• Croak (now Francis) Ranch with Trumark Homes as Master Developer
Private picnic areas at Sunrise Ridge Park in San Ramon
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PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET
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PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET
GATES + ASSOCIATES
HOURLY FEES FOR SERVICES OF:
Partner
Principal
Associate Principal
Senior Associate
Job Captain
Irrigation Designer
Community Outreach Facilitator
Production
RATE PER HOUR:
$235.00 - $250.00
$220.00 - $235.00
$205.00 - $220.00
$185.00 - $205.00
$165.00 - $185.00
$200.00 - $210.00
$185.00 - $205.00
$155.00 - $175.00
I. HOURLY FEES
A. Consultants at approximately the same rates indicated above or on consultant fee schedules.
B. Other direct expenses at cost which may include:
1. Printing and reproduction costs.
2. Mileage and travel costs.
3. Miscellaneous
Hourly rates may be adjusted annually and shall apply for any services rendered a� er that date.
These adjustments are not limited to the rate per hour ranges listed above, and will not aff ect the
total amount of compensa� on for services.
II. EXPENSES Έ REIMBURSABLES Ή
RATE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2025
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EXCEPTION TO AGREEMENT AND INSURANCE
Gates + Associates agrees to the City Standard Consulting Agreement and insurance requirements, with no
exceptions.
Livermorium Plaza in Downtown Livermore, CA
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SUBCONSULTANT HOURLY RATES
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PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET
BKF ENGINEERS
BKF ENGINEERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RATE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
CLASSIFICATION HOURLY RATE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Principal in Charge $317.00Senior Project Executive $294.00
Project Executive $287.00
Senior Project Manager | Senior Technical Manager $278.00
Project Manager | Technical Manager $273.00
Engineering Manager | Surveying Manager | Planning Manager $251.00
TECHNICAL STAFF
Senior Project Engineer | Senior Project Surveyor | Senior Project Planner $233.00
Project Engineer | Project Surveyor | Project Planner $205.00
Design Engineer | Staff Surveyor | Staff Planner $179.00
BIM Specialist I, II, III $179.00 - $205.00 - $233.00
Technician I, II, III, IV, V $170.00 - $181.00 - $198.00 - $213.00 - $230.00
Drafter I, II, III, IV $133.00 - $146.00 - $158.00 - $175.00
Engineering Assistant | Surveying Assistant | Planning Assistant $111.00
FIELD SURVEYING
Survey Party Chief $233.00
Instrument Person $200.00
Survey Chainperson $150.00
Utility Locator I, II, III, IV $122.00 - $172.00 - $207.00 - $235.00
Apprentice I, II, III, IV $92.00 - $124.00 - $137.00 - $145.00
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Senior Consultant $305.00
Senior Construction Administrator $266.00
Resident Engineer $197.00
Field Engineer I, II, III, IV $179.00 - $205.00 - $233.00 - $250.00
FUNDING & GRANT MANAGEMENT
Director of Funding Strategies $218.00
Funding Strategies Manager $200.00
Funding/Research Analyst I, II, III, IV $137.00 - $158.00 - $168.00 - $185.00
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
Project Coordinator $149.00
Senior Project Assistant $128.00
Project Assistant $113.00
Clerical | Administrative Assistant $95.00
Expert witness rates are available upon request.
Subject to the terms of a services agreement:
•Charges for outside services, equipment, materials, and facilities not furnished directly by BKF Engineers will be billed asreimbursable expenses at cost plus 10%. Such charges may include, but shall not be limited to: printing and reproductionservices; shipping, delivery, and courier charges; subconsultant fees and expenses; agency fees; insurance; transportation onpublic carriers; meals and lodging; and consumable materials.
•Allowable mileage will be charged at the prevailing IRS rate per mile.
•Monthly invoices are due within 30 days from invoice date. Interest will be charged at 1.5% per month on past due accounts.
•The rates shown are subject to periodic increases, including January 1st of each year.
BKF ENGINEERS
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PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET
BSK
BSK Rate Schedule (valid from 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026)
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Principal 314.00$
Senior Professional 276.00$
Project Professional II 259.00$
Project Professional I 221.00$
Staff Professional II 193.00$
Staff Professional I 171.00$
Project Administrator 122.00$
Administrative Assistant / Clerical 110.00$
Seismic GIS 243.00$
GIS Specialist 210.00$
Information Specialist II 198.00$
Information Specialist I 176.00$
CAD 132.00$
Litigation support
TECHNICAL STAFF
Group 1 - Special Inspector 198.00$
Group 2 - Special Inspector 188.00$
Group 3 - Engineering Technician 167.00$
Group 3 - Geotechnical Professional 204.00$
Group 3 - Environmental Professional 204.00$
Group 4 - Technician 146.00$
Ground Penetrating Radar Scanning Technician 348.00$
Core Drilling Technician 270.00$
Floor Flatness Testing Technician 232.00$
Sample Pickup / Transportation / Delivery 132.00$
Laboratory Technician 144.00$
BASIS OF CHARGES FOR FIELD TECHNICIAN SERVICES
Field Work from 0 to 4 hours Bill 4 hours
Field Work from 4 to 6 hours Bill 6 hours
Field Work from 6 to 8 hours Bill 8 hours
Field Work over 8 hours / Saturdays Bill time and a half base rate (1.5x)
Sundays, holidays and over 12 hours Bill two times base rate (2x)
Base Rate x 12.5%
Show-up time (no work performed), minimum charge Bill 2 hours
Sample or cylinder pickup, minimum charge Bill 2 hours
REIMBURSABLES
Per Diem (as required) Quote / $300.00 min.
Bridge Toll Cost + 15%
Parking Fees Cost + 15%
Subconsultant/Subcontractor Services, Vendors, and Expenses Cost + 15%
Night Shift (Shift commencing after 2pm / before 4am)
1.5x standard rate
PERSONNEL RATES
OTHER RATES
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WRA
2169-G East Francisco Blvd, San Rafael, CA, 94901
Phone: 415.454.8868 | office@wra-ca.com | wra-ca.com
3/14/2025 STD
HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
City of Dublin - Landscape Architecture On-Call
Effective: January 1, 2025
Director/Principal ......................................... $313
Senior Associate .......................................... $272
Associate ...................................................... $229
Senior Scientist............................................. $209
Scientist ........................................................ $192
Senior Technician ......................................... $165
Technician .................................................... $136
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Landscape Design
Sr Associate Landscape Architect ............... $272
Associate Landscape Architect ................... $229
Landscape Architect .................................... $209
Landscape Designer III ................................ $192
Landscape Designer II ................................. $165
Landscape Designer I .................................. $144
Environmental Planning
Environmental Planning Director ................. $313
Senior Environmental Planner ..................... $289
Sr Associate Environmental Planner ........... $272
Associate Environmental Planner ................ $229
Environmental Planner II ............................. $209
Environmental Planner I .............................. $192
Assistant Environmental Planner II ............. $165
Assistant Environmental Planner ................ $144
Conservation Strategies
Conservation Strategies Sr Project Mgr. ..... $289
Conservation Strategies Sr Associate ......... $272
Conservation Strategies Associate .............. $246
Conservation Strategies Sr Scientist ........... $219
Conservation Strategies Scientist ............... $197
Conservation Strategies Sr Technician ....... $177
Conservation Strategies Technician ............ $154
Engineering
Senior Engineer ........................................ $289
Sr Associate Engineer .............................. $281
Associate Engineer ................................... $246
Engineer II / Geomorphologist II ............ $219
Engineer I / Geomorphologist I ............. $197
Assistant Engineer II ................................ $177
Assistant Engineer ................................... $154
GIS Mapping & Analysis
GIS Manager ............................................ $272
GIS Professional III ................................... $219
GIS Professional II .................................... $209
GIS Professional ....................................... $192
GIS Sr Technician ..................................... $165
GIS Technician.......................................... $144
Field Specialists
Senior Field Technician ............................ $192
Field Technician ....................................... $144
Compliance Monitoring (OT = Rate x 1.5)
Senior Project Biologist ............................ $134
Project Biologist ....................................... $112
Grant Cultivation & Administration
Community Resilience Team ............. $90-202
Clerical Support ....................................... $100
Expert Witness ................................ Rate x 1.5
All rates may be increased annually, per the
fiscal year July 1 – June 30, and will not exceed
3%. They shall be tied to the CPI for Urban Wage
Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for San
Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA.
Necessary project expenses and subconsultants
are billed at cost plus ten percent.
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PASE
Our standard limit for professional liability insurance is $3 million. Clients requiring a $5 million limit will be assessed
a fee equal to 5% of our total for design services.
Unless specified by separate contract, a late payment charge (computed at the annual rate of 5% above the Federal
Discount Rate) will be charged to any invoice balance commencing 30 days after the date of issue.
Effective January 1, 2025 Subject To Revision
STANDARD RATE SCHEDULE
Engineering Services
Principal.......................................................................................................$ 265.00 per hour
Associate .....................................................................................................$ 235.00 per hour
Senior Project Manager ...............................................................................$ 225.00 per hour
Senior Structural Engineer ..........................................................................$ 225.00 per hour
Project Manager 3 .......................................................................................$ 215.00 per hour
Project Manager 2 .......................................................................................$ 205.00 per hour
Project Manager 1 .......................................................................................$ 195.00 per hour
Senior Project Engineer 3 ............................................................................$ 215.00 per hour
Senior Project Engineer 2 ............................................................................$ 205.00 per hour
Senior Project Engineer 1 ............................................................................$ 195.00 per hour
Project Engineer 3 .......................................................................................$ 185.00 per hour
Project Engineer 2 .......................................................................................$ 175.00 per hour
Project Engineer 1 .......................................................................................$ 165.00 per hour
Assistant Engineer 3 ....................................................................................$ 160.00 per hour
Assistant Engineer 2 ....................................................................................$ 155.00 per hour
Assistant Engineer 1 ....................................................................................$ 150.00 per hour
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BIM Technical Services (Revit + CAD)
Senior BIM Technical Manager ..................................................................$ 205.00 per hour
BIM Technical Manager..............................................................................$ 195.00 per hour
Senior Quality Technician ...........................................................................$ 190.00 per hour
Senior BIM Technician 2 ............................................................................$ 180.00 per hour
Senior BIM Technician 1 ............................................................................$ 170.00 per hour
BIM Technician 3 ........................................................................................$ 155.00 per hour
BIM Technician 2 ........................................................................................$ 145.00 per hour
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Court Appearances/Depositions (4 hours minimum) ..................................$ 350.00 per hour
Vehicle Transportation ................................................................................$ 0.67 per mile
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San Francisco
530 Bush Street
6th FL
San Francisco, CA
94108
+1.415.836.8770
www.swagroup.com
March 28, 2025
Mr. Julius Pickney
Management Analyst II
100 Civic Plaza
City of Dublin, CA 94568
Dear Mr. Pickney,
Thank you for considering SWA for Landscape Architect Services for the City of Dublin.
SWA is committed to performing the work for consulting services and acknowledge
receiving one addendum to the RFQ.
Our firm specializes in enhancing the public realm through innovative designs for
parks, playgrounds, trails, and streetscapes. We have a proven track record of
collaborating closely with communities and local agencies, fostering engagement
through participatory design processes. Our team is experienced in conducting
outreach, facilitating public meetings, and integrating valuable input into our designs
to create spaces that are truly reflective of the community’s aspirations.
We are excited to bring you a well-rounded team led by Travis Theobald (Project
Manager and Technical Lead) and Sofia Mingo (Job Captain). Travis, who plays a key
role as Technical Lead in our studio and is the go-to team member for QA/QC of our
plans and specs before submission, has overseen the design and implementation
of numerous projects, from community parks like Rancho San Ramon in San Ramon
and River Island Vega Park in Lathrop, to such highly complex endeavors as Chase
Center (Golden State Warriors Arena) in San Francisco. He is currently managing the
construction documentation phase of the City of San Francisco’s Portsmouth Square
Park and Urban Plaza as well as Jordan Ranch Square in Dublin.
Conflict of Interest Statement: SWA agrees that, for the term of this contract, no
member, officer or employee of the City of Dublin, or of a public body within Alameda
County or member or delegate to the Congress of the United States, during his/her
tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any direct interest in the contracts or any
direct or material benefit arising therefrom.
We have enjoyed building a relationship with the City of Dublin and hope to continue
working with the City and community to deliver well-loved, well-used, and one-of-a-
kind parks and public spaces.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to
contact me at rbihan@swagroup.com or (415) 254-4652.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
René Bihan, Managing Principal, SWA Group San Francisco
authorized to negotiate a contract on behalf of firm
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1.0 Qualifications Pg. 1
1.1 Firm Profile
1.2 Reference Projects
1.3 About the Team
2.0 Proposed Project Budget Pg. 9
2.1 Hourly Rate Schedule
3.0 Exceptions Pg. 10
4.0 Appendix not included in page count
Key Personnel Resumes
Additional Sample Projects
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The Cannery, Davis, CA
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SWA is a landscape architecture, planning
and urban design firm practicing across the
U.S. and abroad. As one of the largest and most successful
landscape architecture practices in the U.S., SWA has a long history
of award-winning, memorable, and successful built projects. Having
collaborated with cities for many years, we have developed a broad
base of skills in community process, participatory design, and project
implementation. We are restless in the pursuit of bold, brilliant, multi-
benefit design, and believe our work is strengthened by both uninhibited
individuality and synergistic collaboration.
Capacity and Resources
With 250+ professionals throughout its eight studios worldwide, SWA is
able to offer clients both a deep bench of talent and experience as well
as the energy, personal commitment, and responsiveness typical of
smaller firms. Being organized into smaller studio-based offices helps
us to enhance creativity and client responsiveness. In our San Francisco
studio, there are 26 employees and in our Sausalito studio there are
+/- 55 professionals to draw from should the need arise. In our San
Francisco studio alone, we have over 20 technical design staff who are
trained in all aspects of professional practice including design, planning,
public meeting and approvals process, project management, consultant
coordination and design coordination. Having these resources allows us
the flexibility to “staff up” should there be schedule concerns. Staff will
be determined on a project by project basis.
Core Services
Landscape Architecture: We provide complete landscape
architectural services and have experience managing projects in all
phases including site planning, concept design, schematic design,
design development, construction documentation and construction
observation. We often provide our clients with continuing landscape
design consultation after construction completion.
Planning: We produce comprehensive land plans and master plans for
large land areas. Because our work is land-based, we’re able to create
plans that sensitively make the best use of terrain, landform, natural
systems, landscape and urban spaces, and integrate those elements
with the required infrastructure, buildings, and other improvements.
We apply these same skills to projects involving the use and
restoration of natural systems.
Urban Design: Our team has extensive experience as Urban Designers
of the public realm, and possess strong capabilities in various urban
design expertise including streetscape design, public life and public
space studies, public space design, pedestrian priority streets, and
sustainable design. Within these categories, we have developed urban
design studies, analyses, and plans.
Local Organization Structure
California S corporation
FEIN: 94-1483448
Duns #054514052
(Employee Owned)
Year Established
1957 - 68 years in business
Firm Size
252
Studio Locations / # of
Employees
Sausalito, California - 59
San Francisco, California - 26
Laguna Beach, California - 24
Los Angeles, California - 36
Houston, Texas - 49
Dallas, Texas - 18
New York - 21
Shanghai, China - 19
Responding Office
530 Bush Street 6th FL
San Francisco, California 94108
(415) 836-8770
SWA Core Services
Landscape Architecture• Site Planning• Concept Design• Schematic Design• Design Development• Construction Documentation
• Construction Observation
Planning• Master Plans• Land Use Plans• Site Plans• Site Analysis and Selection• Design Guidelines• Development Strategies• Government Approvals
Urban Design• Urban Planning• Urban Land Use Studies• Urban Landscape Design• Urban Redevelopment• Design Guidelines
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Virtual, reral-time engagement tools in action during a community town hall for Harvey Milk Memorial Plaza project in San Francisco
Working with the Community and Stakeholders
Designing and constructing projects for public projects in the Bay area
can bring a special set of challenges with a unique set of regulations
and stakeholder interests. Our team is well-versed in navigating these
interests and working with agencies, internal groups, and the public to
anticipate and troubleshoot concerns and come to a resolution.
Just as we consider all aspects of site character, we also embrace
input from the public. It ensures existing problems are addressed,
creates accountability on promises made to the community, and builds
neighborhood pride and proprietorship. SWA has led many community
engagement processes in close collaboration with our public agency
clients and in coordination with the design team at large. We emphasize
open communication and sensitivity to established uses, community
expectations, and historical connections.
To reach consensus and increase confidence in the decision-making
process, we offer our clients a range of public outreach tools and
programs: facilitation of in-person events; scheduling and conducting
of stakeholder meetings, workshops, and design charettes; high quality
visual representation of physical planning concepts; and, online and
social media platforms to extend outreach and build understanding and
support.
Some of our experience include:
Portsmouth Square, San Francisco: SWA completed a year-long
community participatory planning process to envision Portsmouth
Square for the next generation. As the busiest public space in all of San
Francisco, this project touched many different people and groups. The
process was structured around five large public workshops, working
with approximately 20 community groups and 30 key stakeholders, as
well as coordination with six city agencies including SF Recreation and
Parks (park/plaza) and SF Department of Public Works (streetscape).
Don Biddle (Dublin Crossings) Community Park Master Plan, Dublin:
SWA developed a master plan for a new 30-acre park, adjacent to the
Iron Horse Trail. The project included an extensive community process.
in addition to the internal design team and City of Dublin staff, SWA
worked with a community task force of 25-30 members to identify the
recreational needs of the overall Dublin community who will be served
by the park.
Iron Horse Trail, Park, & Open Space Master Plan, Dublin: SWA
designed and developed a master plan for a new 19-acre restoration
ecology park for the City of Dublin. The City wanted to create the park
out of vacant land in a utility corridor. While this effort was supported
by the larger community, a vocal group of adjacent landowners had
blocked previous efforts. Our team worked as mediators, finding a
balance of landscape buffers and program that supported the City’s
goals and the neighbors’ concerns. We were able to turn the protests
into conversations between neighbors, moderated by the design team.
This park masterplan was unanimously approved by the city council and
moved into environmental review.
Don Biddle (Dublin Crossings) Community Park, Dublin, CAAbove: outreach activitiesBelow: renderings of the park
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Working with the City
Our internal team’s workflow is rooted in a transparent
chain of command and a defined set of responsibilities.
Principals are directly engaged in each phase, from
initial research to design and outreach, ensuring
robust and ongoing dialogue with City staff and all
stakeholders. Their presence in meetings, workshops,
and charrettes facilitates timely responses to critical
issues and fosters a professional, cooperative
atmosphere.
Regarding on-call contract management, Travis
Theobald (Project Manager) and Sofia Mingo (Job
Captain) will be the primary contacts for the City.
Project Managers serve as the primary coordinators
between the City, stakeholders, and the SWA team.
They ensure that deliverables meet our high standards
and align with the City’s objectives, always considering
each project site’s social and environmental nuance.
Working alongside the Principals and design staff,
they synthesize contextually relevant designs that are
responsive to community and stakeholder input.
Resolving Issues: Principal in Charge, Rene Bihan is
ultimately responsible for ensuring successful project
delivery. Should there be a problem identified by the
City and/or other applicable constituents, Rene is to
be contacted within our organization. Additionally,
the PM and primary point of contact for the on-call
project in question will also be part of the conversation
to resolve said issue. Problems will be addressed
immediately and/or in a timely and professional
manner.
Cost and Schedule Control: SWA maintains an
internal system of checks and balances to insure the
quality of finished products and to ensure that client
expectations are met at every phase of a project –
from concept to punch list. Every project is assigned
a Principal-in-Charge whose primary responsibility
is to provide overall leadership and experience. SWA
takes quality seriously and to that end, assures the
commitment of the Principal-in-Charge throughout
the entire duration of the contract. To that extent,
clients tell us that when they hire SWA, they are not
just getting one principal, but 40 of them. This speaks
directly to how SWA shares resources and knowledge
to the benefit of the overall quality, thoroughness,
and control of the process and documentation.
Our firm has had the pleasure to call the City
of Dublin our client on three park projects:
Jordan Ranch Square, Dublin Crossings
Community Park Master Plan (now Don
Biddle), and Iron Horse Trail Park and Open
Space Master Plan. This experience and
these projects exemplified the engagement
and excitement that can occur when clients
not only bring challenges to the table, but
are also sitting there with you at that same
table, working together towards a goal that
is ultimately shared by everyone in the
community. This was our experience working
with the City and its community, and it has
certainly been some of our most enjoyable
and rewarding collaborations that we have
had to date. We hope to build upon the
relationships we’ve developed and the work
that we have done with the City.
SWA offers:
A Collaborative Experience – We have developed
a strong record of working with premier clients,
architects, and engineers from around the globe.
We are known for being team players, consensus
builders, and will be able to bring a fun, creative,
and well-managed team to the table.
Ability to Execute - SWA has the creative talent,
resources, and experience with successfully built
projects to provide a design experience that is
shared, pragmatic, efficient, and energetic.
A strong team with experience working
together on similar projects
Finally, we are a studio-based organization
with 60 years of creativity. We design in groups
believing that the best ideas are the result of
collaboration, research, and respect; thus, the
workshop process is a part of our DNA. We design
with respect for the varying views of others,
an eye towards innovation, and a search for
solutions. We approach all problems with the
same passion, devoid of preconceived notions.
As a result, our solutions are built upon the
strength of place and the community it supports.
Why SWA
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Portsmouth Square
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Portsmouth Square is the heart of Chinatown San
Francisco, the main civic park for all community
festivals and events as well as an important day-to-day
‘outdoor living room’ for the community. Centered in
the densest community in the U.S. west of the Hudson
River, the park plays a critical role for the health and
well-being of the local residents, over 40% of whom live
in single room occupancy units. Since being established
as Yerba Buena’s first public space in 1833, Portsmouth
Square has undergone many iterations culminating with
the building of an underground parking garage with an
RHAA-designed park on top in the 1970s.
SWA has been involved since 2016 when we embarked
on a year-long community participatory planning
process to envision this park for the next generation.
The process was structured around five large public
workshops, working with approximately 20 community
groups and 30 key stakeholders, and coordination with
six city agencies.
After four years of design, the project is currently out
for bid with Travis Theobald leading the effort.
Firm Role: JV Prime with MEI Architects
Size: Park scope: 70,000 SF; Streetscape scope:
150,000 SF
Scope + Time Period: Master planning,
Community Outreach, Concept Design (2017-
2019); Full landscape architectural services
(started 2020 - ongoing)
Reference: Noah Z. Levy, RA, Project Manager,
Capital & Planning Division
San Francisco Recreation and Park
Department, City & County of San Francisco
(628) 652-6633; noah.levy@sfgov.org
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City of San JoséNorth San Pedro Parks
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
As part of an on-call contract with the City of San
Jose’s Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services
(PRNS) Department, SWA is leading the planning,
design, and implementation of a series of three
parks in the rapidly densifying North San Pedro
neighborhood, where almost 3,000 new residential
units are planned for completion in the coming years.
An extensive community outreach process was
conducted for all three parks separately,
incorporating an integrated art program that is
unique to each site.
North San Pedro Park, Bassett Park, and Pellier Park
each have a unique identity and provide different
amenities. Collectively, they will provide the
neighborhood with a cohesive quality with similar
materials, wayfinding, and walkability.
SWA continues to work closely with PRNS as well as
the Public Works Department to prepare
construction documentation for the parks,
overseeing a large team of sub consultants. Pellier
Park was the first park completed in fall 2023, with
the other two parks soon to break ground.
Firm Role: Prime Landscape Architect
Scope and Timeline: Community Outreach, Master
Planning, Conceptual Design (2018- 2019), CD-CO
(2019-2023), Pellier Park Opened 10/2023
Reference: Vanessa Lindores, City of San José
Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services
City Hall, 9th Floor, 200 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose CA, 95113
(408) 535-8392; vanessa.lindores@sanjoseca.
gov
Bassett Park Rendering
Pellier Park History WallPellier Park Aerial
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Firm Role: Prime Landscape Architect
Client: City of Dublin
Size: 2 acres
Scope: Community Outreach, Full landscape
architectural services
Timeline: 2022 - ongoing
Reference: Rosemary Alex, City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-6646;
rosemary.alex@dublin.ca.gov
Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Square
DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
As part of our on-call contract with the City of Dublin,
SWA is designing a 2-acre park located within the
Jordan Ranch Development which will become a central
open space for the area and a playful gathering space
for all.
The concept design was selected based on input from
residents collected through an initial online survey, a
virtual community meeting in June, and an on-site
meeting in August. This feedback was used to prepare
three conceptual design alternatives which was
further refined by the community at another in-person
community meeting.
This project is currently under construction.
SWA worked with the Jordan Ranch
community to ensure that the
public space reflected input from
existing and new residents.
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Typical Services to be Subcontracted out
SWA
Project Management
Landscape Architecture
Travis Theobald, RLAAssociate Principal
PROJECT MANAGER + TECHNICAL LEAD
Sofia MingoDesigner
JOB CAPTAIN
Rene Bihan, FASLA Managing Principal
PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE
Phi DiepDesigner
PROJECT DESIGNER
Potential teaming partners (others to be determined):
• BKF (Civil/survey) I Walnut Creek
• HLB (Lighting) I San Francisco
• Vektor (Electrical) I San Ramon
• RMA (Irrigation) I Walnut Creek
• PASE (Structural) I San Jose
• Aquatic Design Group (Pool/Water Features) I
Carlsbad
• Clearstory (Signage/Wayfinding) I San Francisco
• HortScience (Horticulture/Urban Forestry) I
Berkeley
• Trees, Bugs, Dirt (Ecology/Pest Management)
• ENGEO (Geotech) I San Ramon
1.3 About the Team
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SWA will serve as the prime consultant and will work
with the City of Dublin and our subconsultants as
we manage process and deliverables. Our team
is experienced with working with the community
and public agencies on the planning and design of
public spaces and offers a deep bench strength
to deliver the core services needed for design and
implementation of the City’s on-call park projects.
Lead Consultant
Task order assignments requiring services not
provided by SWA in-house will be outsourced to one
or more of the following disciplines identified in the
organization chart and/or in the list of potential
subconsultant firms. With a focus on delivering
tailored solutions, our subs bring expertise in
various disciplines to support the range of projects
on this on-call. While consultants will ultimately be
determined on a project-by-project basis, we have
included a few of our regular teaming partners for
the City’s reference. These listed subconsultants
stand ready to contribute effectively to any project,
bringing value through their specialized knowledge
and dedication to client success.
Sub-Consultants
Civil/Survey
Lighting
Architecture
Irrigation
Structural
Geotech
Pools/Fountains/
Water Features
Signage/Wayfinding
Cost Estimating
Environmental/
Bay-Friendly
(ReSCAPE)
Biologist/Arborist/Horticulturalist
Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP)
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Travis Theobald, RLA ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, SWA
PROJECT MANAGER + TECHNICAL LEAD/PRIMARY CONTACT
René Bihan, FASLA MANAGING PRINCIPAL, SWA SF
PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE
As Project Manager and Technical Lead, Travis will be SWA’s primary contact
responsible for committing SWA’s resources from inception through completion.
Travis will maintain a strong dialogue with the City to address critical issues in a
timely and professional manner. He will interface with the City and team to ensure
that communication flow occurs regularly, that issues are raised and resolved, and
that decisions are made to facilitate the project schedule. In his role as Technical
Lead, Travis will advise, review, and provide assistance to staff on construction
drawings and in the field. Travis understands how to bridge the gap between design
and construction, ensuring that ideas on paper are beautifully executed in the
ground, as well as an exceptional understanding of the technical complexity of a
package and the schedule.
René is the Managing Principal of SWA’s San Francisco office, where his expertise
and leadership have been instrumental in the growth and success of the team. As
Principal in Charge on this on-call team, René will provide strategic guidance and
oversight, ensuring that project goals align with client objectives while maintaining
the highest standards of design excellence. He will provide oversight and be present
for key meetings with the City as well as workshops and charrettes. Rene will keep
the team’s focus on the big picture, with a sensitivity to the experiential, social, and
functional context of each project. His role includes offering mentorship to team
members, facilitating collaborative problem-solving, and leveraging his extensive
experience to navigate complex challenges.
Sofia Mingo DESIGNER, SWA
JOB CAPTAIN
Phi is a California native and a graduate from UC Berkeley’s landscape architecture
program. She is passionate about sustainable design that works with and for
communities. Phi has experience on a range of projects, from small-scale plazas
and parks in the Bay Area, to larger-scale planning projects abroad. In addition to her
design capabilities, Phi brings native Vietnamese language skills to the team.
Phi Diep DESIGNER, SWA
STAFF DESIGNER
Sofia brings her rigorous design and administration skills as Job Captain working
closely with Travis on project-focused efforts. With Travis, she is responsible for
coordination between the City of Dublin, stakeholders, and other agencies, and for
ensuring that all of the packages meet SWA’s high standard of quality. Sofia will also
work with Travis to develop contextually relevant designs and help to synthesize
design options. A native of Chile, Sofia also brings Spanish translation capabilities
to all public communications and outreach. Sofia is particularly well-versed in
production tools including REVIT and other drafting and 3D rendering studies that will
help to illustrate the design intent of each project, a critical piece of all engagement
efforts.
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FIRM Team Member &/OR Staff Classification Billing Rate
SWA - Prime/LA Rene Bihan, Managing Principal $341
SWA Travis Theobald, Associate Principal $216
SWA Sofia Mingo, Job Captain $138
SWA Phi Diep, Staff Designer $113
BKF - Civil/Survey Principal in Charge (Project Management)$317
BKF Project Manager | Technical Manager (PM)$273
BKF Engineering Manager | Surveying Manager | Planning Manager (PM)$251
BKF Senior Project Engineer | Senior Project Surveyor | Senior Project Planner (Technical)$233
BKF Design Engineer | Staff Surveyor | Staff Planner (Technical)$179
BKF Drafter I, II, III, IV (Technical)$133-$175
Clearstory - Signage/Wayfinding Principal $235
Clearstory Justin Lawrence, Project Manager $200
HLB - Lighting Brandon Thrasher, Senior Principal $365
HLB Andrew Moore, Associate Director $285
Peoples Associates (PASE) - Structural Dave Lo, Principal $265
PASE Drew Kimball, Project Lead and Project Manager $225
PASE Project Manager 1 $195
PASE Senior Project Engineer 3 $215
Russ Mitchell (RMA) - Irrigation Chris Mitchell, Principal $200
RMA Project Manager $175
RMA Design Assistant $150
Vektor Engineering (Electrical)Electrical Engineer $235
Vektor Electrical Designer $207
Vektor BIM Technician $180
Vektor Project Coordinator $138
We are sharing hourly rates for SWA’s proposed team as well as a snapshot of rates from a selected
group of preferred subconsultants with whom we have previously worked.
This is a limited view for reference only and by no means includes all potential disciplines. All
staffing will be determined on a project-by-project basis.
2.1 Hourly Rate Schedule
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Rancho San Ramon Park, San Ramon, CA
3.0 EXCEPTIONS
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Section 4. Insurance
Requirements
4.3.2. Claims-Made
Limitations
4.4.2. Verification of
Coverage
4.3.1. General
Requirements
4.2.1. General
Requirements
4.4.3. Deductibles
and Self-Insured
Retentions
SECTION 5.
Indemnification
and Consultant’s
Responsibilities
1.2 Standard of
Performance
4.4.4. Wasting
Policies
9.1. Records Created as Part of Consultant’s Performance
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Education
Master of Landscape Architecture,
Harvard University Graduate School of
Design
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
California State Polytechnic University
Registration
Registered Landscape Architect: CA
Professional Activities
Board Member, The Cultural Landscape
Foundation, current
Lamda Alpha, Member
San Francisco Better Street Master
Plan Community Advisory Committee
San Francisco Arts Commissioner, Civic
Design Review
Speaking
San Francisco Bay Area Planning and
Urban Research Association (SPUR) -
Design & Development presentation,
July 2023
National ASLA Panelist: Inside the
Studio, 2017
ASLA NCC - NorCal ASLA Guest Speaker,
Marketing Design Services for a
Millennial Generation, 2016
ASLA - National ASLA Speaking Panelist,
Workplace Development in Silicon
Valley, 2015
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Guest
Speaker, Smackdown Design-San
Francisco and Warriors Stadium, 2015
René is an accomplished Landscape Architect, Urban Designer and educator interested in issues of urbanism and landscape design, and their symbiotic relationship to urban cities. René is a board member for The Cultural Landscape Foundation and an active member of the Bay Area’s architecture and design community; he has been a Commissioner for the San Francisco Arts Commission, sat on the Civic Design Review Panel and has been a member of the Better Streets Advisory Committee.
Selected Project Experience
· Iron Horse Park and Open Space, Dublin, California
Principal for a 19 acre park master plan following a segment of the
Iron Horse Trail on a site that was once a railroad corridor. The project
involves an extensive community participation process including a
community site walk, a community charrette, meetings with public
agencies, and online and in person surveying of public opinion.
• Dublin Crossings/Don Biddle Park, Dublin, California
Principal in Charge overseeing masterplanning for a new 30 acre
community park.
· Charleston Park, Mountain View, California
Project team member for a five-acre public park was developed in
conjunction with the adjoining 20-acre SGI Campus, now the Google
Corporate HQ. The project was awarded an ASLA Centennial Medallion
in 2000, as one of the most significant landscapes of the century.
· Atherton Civic Center, Atherton, California
Principal overseeing landscape design for the new Atherton Civic
Center integrates the new architecture into the wider Atherton com-
munity though a strolling garden approach to site circulation.
· Jack London Square, Oakland, California
Principal overseeing the transformation of a former working-wa-
terfront into six square blocks of offices, shops, cafes, and boat
marinas, creating an engaging plaza/greenspace. The public space
design connects Jack London’s varied uses with large plazas, linear
spaces and visual elements. The plan extends the city to the wa-
terfront by creating public waterfront spaces which can support a
variety of programmatic uses.
• North San Pedro Parks, San Jose, California
Principal in Charge overseeing masterplanning and design of three
neighborhood parks: Pellier, North San Pedro, and Bassett. While
each of the parks has a distinct character, they all relate strongly to
their historical and physical context.
• Fremont Civic Center Master Plan, Fremont, California
Principal for a masterplanning project whose aim is to centralize the
many city government buildings in the surrounding areas by consoli-
dating them onto a highly functional landmark site.
Rene Bihan, FASLA
Managing Principal
Role: Principal in Charge
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Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
2002, California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Registration
Registered Landscape Architect: CA
Professional Activities
Business Member, SPUR
Selected Awards
2019: NorCal ASLA Merit Award - San
Jose Environmental Innovation Center
2019: NorCal ASLA Merit Award -
University of Chicago Booth School Of
Business
2014: The Inaugural Julia Morgan
Award, New Construction,
Renovations & Additions - Stanford
University John A. & Cynthia Fry Gunn
Building (SIEPR)
2013: ASLA Texas Chapter Honor
Award, Tarrant County College
2011: Forbes Four-Star Award,
Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel and Office
Development
2010: California Landscaping
Magazine, Herb Frank Memorial Trophy
Award, Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel and
Office Development
Travis has over 20 years of experience in retail, commercial, residential,
corporate, institutional, resort, and entertainment landscape design.
His primary responsibility today encompass construction observation
and design control. His adaptability to different project environments
and teams allows him to help resolved constructability issues in the
field that strengthen the design concepts while providing solutions
that keep construction moving forward. Travis will be both Project
Manager and Technical Lead to the City, offering advice, review, and
assistance to staff. He understands how to bridge the gap between
design and construction, ensuring that ideas on paper are beautifully
executed in the ground, as well as an exceptional understanding of the
technical complexity of a package and the schedule.
Travis Theobald, RLA
Associate Principal
Role: Project Manager & Technical Lead
Selected Project Experience
• Jordan Neighborhood Square, Dublin, California
Project Manager and Technical Lead for a new 2-acre neighborhood
park. Project was distributed under SWA’s on-call contract with the city.
• San Jose On-Call (North San Pedro Parks), San Jose, California
Technical lead for the masterplanning and design of three neighbor-
hood parks: Pellier, North San Pedro, and Bassett. While each of the
parks has a distinct character, they all relate strongly to their histori-
cal and physical context.
· Rancho San Ramon Park, San Ramon, California
Project Manager working closely with the City of San Ramon and the
County Parks Commission to develop a community park that met the
existing and future residents needs.
· Portsmouth Square, San Francisco, California
Project Manager and Technical Lead overseeing full landscape archi-
tectural design services for the main civic park in SF Chinatown.
· Fremont Civic Center, Fremont, California
Technical lead for the public spaces Fremont Civic Plaza and Down-
town Event Center address the need for public space in a densely
developing area with strip malls and wide roads.
· Chase Center, San Francisco, California
Technical lead for the multifaceted landscape design that unifies
all the activites that the arena offers through connected plazas and
utilizes California native flora for water conservation and filtration.
• River Islands Vega Park, Lathrop, California
Landscape design for a new residential development in the Central
Valley. Amenities include streetscapes, waterfronts, park/trail sys-
tems, gateway elements for various districts and neighborhoods, and
design guidelines that will set the tone for this and future phases of
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Education
Masters Degree in Theory of
Architecture at Pontificia Universidad
Catolica in Chile
Bachelor of Architecture at Pontificia
Universidad Catolica in Chile
Sofia’s upbringing in Santiago, Chile ignited her fascination with the
city’s geographical wonders. Surrounded by the majestic Andes, she
realized the significance of providing access to such natural beauty
for creating a more equitable and sustainable urban environment.
This realization steered her architectural studies towards urban
infrastructure design tailored to foster accessibility and environmental
stewardship. Sofia brings an architectural background of technical
design and modeling skills and is experienced in contemporary
production processes with programs including Revit. Her experience
includes developing master plans for urbanizations and parks, with
a strong emphasis on responsible planning and conservation. Sofia’s
expertise extends beyond architectural design to encompass on-site
analysis, construction management, pricing, and supervision. She has
successfully coordinated construction projects in various cities across
California and Chile, including remote areas like Patagonia. Sofia excels
in communicating with diverse professionals and efficiently solving on-
site construction challenges.
Sofia Mingo
Designer
Role: Job Captain
Selected Project Experience
• Harvey Milk Plaza, San Francisco
SWA is leading the redesign of the transit station and plaza that
celebrates the life and legacy of Harvey Milk. Public feedback
collected since 2017 has been incorporated into the new design,
reflecting the community’s desire for an unconventional and inclu-
sive process to see that Milk’s qualities and legacy remain front-
and-center.
• 1455 Market Roof Deck, San Francisco
Project Designer for renovation to transform office roof deck into
a dynamic social space that leaves ample room for collaboration
and workplace flexibility. The roof deck will soon offer a variety
of programs: space for all-hands meetings, social lounges, quiet
work nooks, outdoor dining, and active courts.
• Sony Interactive Center, San Jose
• John Madden Football Center, California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
• Student Housing Project, California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
• Montage Wadi Safar Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Como Residences, Dubai, UAE
• Metropolitan Regional Plan for Manquehue, Santiago, Chile*
• Parrque Pumalal, Temuco, Chile*
• Parque Bahia Esperanza Park, Patagonia, Chile*
• Aguas Claras Masterplan, Santiago, Chile*
• Parque Patagonia, Patagonia, Chile**with previous firm
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Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
2021, University of California, Berkeley
Minor in Sustainable Design
Phi is a California native and a graduate from UC Berkeley’s landscape
architecture program. She is passionate about sustainable design
that works with and for communities. Phi has experience on a range of
projects, from small-scale plazas and parks in the Bay Area, to larger-
scale planning projects abroad.
Phi Diep
Designer
Role: Designer
Selected Project Experience
• North San Pedro Parks, San Jose, California
Project Designer for the masterplanning and design of three neigh-
borhood parks: Pellier, North San Pedro, and Bassett.
• Alisal District Streetscape Master Plan, Salinas, California
Designer. Enhancing mobility, canopy cover, connectivity, and com-
munity in a culturally rich neighborhood in Salinas. We developed
streetscape master plan concepts for each of the four primary
corridors in the Alisal district, reflecting the community’s identity and
priorities, as well as position.
• 350 Ellis St. Mountain View, California
Designer. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, 350 Ellis is a reno-
vation project aiming to bring new life to a corporate campus in the
post-pandemic era. Driven by the guiding principles of flexibility,
collaboration, movement, and nature, the new design is developing
on the existing fabric and creating more human-scaled spaces for an
outdoor working environment.
• St. Mary’s College Library, Moraga, California
Designer. Reimagining an historic library as the center of a vibrant
academic landscape. The project had to be uniquely and delicate-
ly designed without standing out significantly from the rest of the
campus while also being budget-conscious.
• 100 Altair, San Jose, CA
• 2585 East Bayshore, East Palo Alto, CA
• 500 Ellis, Mountain View, CA
• 530 University & 525 Lytton, Palo Alto, CA
• Boca Chica Full Services Ph 1, Boca Chica, TX
• Cal Poly Student Housing, San Luis Obispo, CA
• Double Fish Exhibition Center, Zhangzhou, China
• Gilroy Retail Master Plan, Gilroy, CA
• Hercules Community Entitlements, Hercules, CA
• Hanoi Ba Vi Resort, Hanoi, Vietnam
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EDUCATIONB.S., Civil Engineering, Santa Clara University
REGISTRATIONProfessional Civil Engineer, CA No. 59903
AFFILIATIONSLEED Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council
American Society of Civil Engineers
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE28 years, 27 with BKF
ERIC GIROD, PE, LEED AP
PRINCIPAL | CIVIL ENGINEER
Eric’s principal management approach is grounded on clear communication
and hands-on involvement. He strives to gain a thorough understanding of
a project’s needs and goals from the onset, which frames the process for
delivering projects. Combining these objectives with the specific project issues,
constraints, and opportunities, Eric forms a work plan to guide the design effort.
He coordinates this work plan with other consultants, agencies, and special
interests to provide a systematic design solution. With a critical eye on scope,
schedule, and budget, Eric manages his projects to meet his clients’ goals and
expectations.
Eric has successfully managed a comprehensive portfolio of land development
projects for public and private clients that range from large master planned
mixed-use redevelopment, to regional infrastructure, to spark and recreational
areas.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of HaywardBidwell Park HaywardHayward
City of HaywardHayward 238 Entitlement StudyHayward
YMCA Child Care CenterHayward
City of DublinDublin Historic ParkDublin
City of DublinCultural Arts CenterDublin
City of DublinGolden Gate Drive StreetscapeDublin
City of DublinSt. Patrick Way MappingDublin
YMCAMission Boulevard Hayward YMCAHayward
City of LivermoreLivermorium ParkLivermore
East Bay Regional Parks DistrictShadow CliffsLivermore
Livermore Valley Tennis ClubLivermore
City of LivermoreLivermore Flagpole PlazaLivermore
Orinda Country ClubClub ImprovementsOrinda
City of OakleyRecreation Center ProjectOakley
YMCAPleasant Hill YMCAPleasant Hill
City of PiedmontBlair Park ImprovementsPiedmont
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HLB Lighting Design
The Parks at 5M
San Francisco, California, United States of America
Cliff Lowe Associates, !melk
0.6 acres | 2,428 sq.m., $20M
Salesforce Park
San Francisco, California, United States of America
PWP Landscape Architecture
5.4 acres | 21,850 sq.m., $2.26 B, LEED Gold
Certified
Alameda Point Waterfront Park
Alameda, California, United States of America
April Philips Design Works
3 acres | 12,140 sq.m.
Ashland Commons
Ashland, California, United States of America
WRT
0.88 acres | 3,561 sq.m., $6 M
Gateway Crossings Neighborhood Park
Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Petersen Studio
2 acres | 8,093 sq.m.
Japantown Peace Plaza
San Francisco, California, United States of America
San Francisco Department of Public Works
60,000 sq.ft. | 5,500 s.q.m., $13.25 M
Memorial at Harvey Milk Plaza
San Francisco, California, United States of America
San Francisco Department of Public Works
Professional Affiliations
USGBC,
LEED AP
International
Association of Lighting
Designers, Design
Member
Illuminating
Engineering Society
of North America,
Member
Education
University of Wisconsin-
Madison Master of Fine
Arts, Lighting Design
Northwest Missouri
State University
Bachelor of Science,
Technical Theater
Brandon Thrasher
DESIGN IALD, MIES, LEED AP | SENIOR PRINCIPAL
Brandon’s career has spanned the breadth of
the lighting industry, giving him holistic design
expertise that enables seamless cross-discipline
collaboration. As Managing Senior Principal
of HLB’s San Francisco studio, Brandon’s
dedication to design excellence ensures the
delivery of transformative lighting solutions.
Brandon has been awarded numerous industry
awards and, in 2018, was recognized as a
recipient of Lighting Magazine’s 40 Under 40
award.
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HLB Lighting Design
The Parks at 5M
San Francisco, California, United States of America
Cliff Lowe Associates, !melk
0.6 acres | 2,428 sq.m., $20M
Salesforce Park
San Francisco, California, United States of America
PWP Landscape Architecture
5.4 acres | 21,850 sq.m., $2.26 B, LEED Gold Certified
Alameda Point Waterfront Park
Alameda, California, United States of America
April Philips Design Works
3 acres | 12,140 sq.m.
Ashland Commons
Ashland, California, United States of America
WRT
0.88 acres | 3,561 sq.m., $6 M
Gateway Crossings Neighborhood Park
Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Petersen Studio
2 acres | 8,093 sq.m.
Japantown Peace Plaza
San Francisco, California, United States of America
San Francisco Department of Public Works
60,000 sq.ft. | 5,500 s.q.m., $13.25 M
Memorial at Harvey Milk Plaza
San Francisco, California, United States of America
San Francisco Department of Public Works
Professional Affiliations
Certified Lighting
Designer
USGBC,
LEED AP BD+C
International
Association of Lighting
Designers, Professional
Member
Illuminating
Engineering Society
of North America,
Member
Education
Carnegie Mellon
University
Bachelor of Arts in Fine
Arts, Drama (Lighting
Design Option)
Carnegie Mellon
University
Master of
Entertainment
Technology
Andrew Moore
CLD, IALD, MIES, LEED AP BD+C
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
With a passion for creating immersive
experiences through light, Andrew studied
Drama and Entertainment Technology
at Carnegie Mellon University where he
developed skills in lighting design and themed
entertainment. His ability to craft creative and
sustainable lighting solutions has resulted in
cutting-edge designs for projects across several
market sectors including life sciences, higher
education, corporate, entertainment, hospitality,
multifamily, and transportation.
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DAVE Y. LO, S.E.
Principal
Dave is a professional Structural Engineer with over twenty
years of design experience. He has worked on numerous
projects of all types ranging from landscape structures for parks and public spaces to
complex, multi-story residential buildings, and is experienced with a wide variety of
lateral and vertical load systems for wood, concrete, steel, and masonry construction.
Mr. Lo was project manager for Crescent Village, a residential community in North San
Jose which included an award winning 5-acre public park.
The variety and depth of Mr. Lo’s experience gives him an intimate understanding of the
relationship between effective structural detailing and efficient construction practices.
This knowledge allows Mr. Lo to work with the Design Team to develop more cost-
effective structural drawings by not only using proven, constructable details, but also
by suggesting minor changes to the design that would result in simpler, more cost-
effective construction. Mr. Lo also brings is depth of experience to working with various
cities and their agencies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mr. Lo incorporates this depth of understanding into his work process for every project
he is involved with at Peoples Associates.
Registrations Structural Engineer, California License S5589
Civil Engineer, California License C71170
Education Master of Science, Structural Engineering
University of Philippines (Units)
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines
Bachelor of Science, Environmental and Sanitary Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines (Units)
Professional American Society of Civil Engineers
Affiliations
Selected Crescent Village a mixed-use community plus 5-acre public park
Experience in North San Jose, CA
Santa Clara Square a mixed-use community with private landscape
features and a public park, Santa Clara, CA
River View Apartments & Park part of the team that built a mixed-use
community and public park in North San Jose, CA
Monticello Village mixed-use community with private landscape
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DREW KIMBALL, P.E.
Project Manager
Drew is a project manager that brings a proactive, personable
experience to each project and design team he works with.
Since starting at Peoples Associates over 15 years ago, he has
designed many different projects for a wide variety of clients
throughout the Bay Area.
Mr. Kimball’s project experience ranges from public parks in partnership with developers
throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to large mixed-use affordable housing projects
with landscape structures included in the common spaces. He has experience working
with various cities and agencies throughout the area. Mr. Kimball was involved in the
design of the recently completed Alameda Waterfront Park in collaboration with the City
of Alameda and the developer that had to consider the impacts of future higher sea
levels.
Mr. Kimball’s attention to detail has been honed from the depth and variety of projects
he has worked on. He holds a deep understanding of the many structural design options
available for each project. By bringing this depth of understanding to his projects, he
assists the Design Team in delivering an efficient, well-coordinated structure.
Registrations Civil Engineer, California License C78188
Education Master of Science, Structural Engineering
University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
San Jose State University
Selected Alameda Waterfront Park public park on the former Naval Air Station
Experience land with seating, bio-retention, stairs and light features, Alameda, CA
Pellier Park a partnership with the city of San Jose that is part of a
three-park plan with seating, history wall, and lighting in San Jose, CA
350 Ellis a public private partnership with a publicly accessible café,
trellis and seating area, Mountain View, CA
Sand Hill Commons a private outdoor area with trellis, seating, and
retaining walls, Palo Alto, CA
Harvey Milk Plaza involved in the concept design of the revitalized
meeting area in front of the Muni Station, San Francisco, CA
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IRRIGATION DESIGN • CONSULTATION • SUPERVISION • EVALUATION
Chris Mitchell is a Bay Area native born and raised in Walnut Creek, California. Chris
graduated from San Francisco State with a B.S. in Business Administration in 2001.
Chris started working at RMA in the drafting department in 1994. Today, he is vice
president of RMA and has successfully overseen the design and implementation of
over 2,000 projects. This success over multiple decades shows his leadership,
commitment, and passion for what he does. He manages numerous projects at one
time in both the public and private sectors. Chris exceeds his client's expectations
when it comes to their project needs, budget, and deadlines, all while adhering to a
commitment of quality to each project he works on. His proficiency in Spanish
allows him to communicate directly if needed while onsite with crew members. At
RMA, he ensures that all projects are done efficiently and with excellence, which is
why RMA has been thriving in the irrigation design industry for the past 52 years.
Chris’s projects have spanned the globe, including Russia, Saudi Arabia, India, and
several Asian countries, as well as across the United States. One of Chris’s areas of
focus is designing irrigation systems to utilize recycled water. He has worked directly
with multiple cities and public utility agencies on the design and implementation of
recycled water irrigation projects, as a way to most efficiently utilize water
usage. Other design projects include numerous green roofs, rainwater collection for
irrigation, and secondary treated recycled water systems.
To further Chris’s integration into the irrigation industry, he became a member of
the American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) in 2001. He is a former
President of the ASIC Northern California chapter and served on the National Board
of Directors.
When Chris is not working, he enjoys traveling the world with his family, skiing, and
finding the Bay Area's best places for hamburgers.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Resorts
• Kona Village
Kona, HI
• The Summit Club
Las Vegas, NV
• Makena Golf &
Beach Club
Maui, HI
Parks
• Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
• Heather Farms
Park
Walnut Creek, CA
• Oracle Park
San Francisco, CA
Tech Campuses
• Meta West
Campus
Menlo Park, CA
• Googleplex
Mountain View,
CA
• Netflix
Los Gatos, CA
Golf Courses
• Roundhill CC
Alamo, CA
• Debell GC
Burbank, CA
• Yocha Dehe GC
Brooks, CA
Schools
• U.C. Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
• College of Marin
Kentfield, CA
• U.C. Davis
Davis, CA
Master Planned
Communities (HOA)
• Tesoro Viejo
Madera County,
CA
• Gale Ranch
San Ramon,
California
• Mountain House
Mountain House,
CA
CHRIS MITCHELL
VICE PRESIDENT
IRRIGATION CONSULTANT
RUSSELL D. MITCHELL &
ASSOCIATES, INC.
2760 Camino Diablo
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
925.939.3985
cmitchell@rmairrigation.com
Russell D. Mitchell &
Associates, Inc. 1994-Present
B.S. Business Administration
San Francisco State, 2001
American Society of Irrigation
Consultants (ASIC)
Professional Irrigation Consultant
• Recycled Water Design
• Golf Course Irrigation Design
• Construction Documents
• Construction Review
• Irrigation Master Planning for
Planned Communities
• GPS Irrigation Mapping
• English
• Spanish
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IRRIGATION DESIGN • CONSULTATION • SUPERVISION • EVALUATION
Jeff Bradshaw has over three decades of experience in various aspects of
irrigation consulting including design, plan review, design review, irrigation and
water management, master planning, hydraulic calculation, project
specifications, field observation, irrigation scheduling, water usage calculation
and irrigation water auditing. He is a Professional member of the American
Society of Irrigation Consultants and has served as Vice President and Secretary.
He is also an Associate Member of the Irrigation Association, a certified
Commercial Irrigation Designer and Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor with
the irrigation Association. Jeff’s project experience includes irrigation design of
commercial and industrial projects, residential communities, parks and athletic
fields, large recreational facilities, and several major highway projects, many of
which included the usage of reclaimed water.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Parks
• Moraga Commons
Park Irrigation Retrofit
Design
Moraga, CA
• Denali Park Irrigation
Design
Manteca, CA
• Ellis Ave Park Irrigation
Design
Tracy, CA
• Rengstorff Park
Irrigation Retrofit
Design
Mountain View, CA
• Pickleweed Park
Irrigation Retrofit
Design
San Rafael, CA
• Montague Park
Irrigation Retrofit
Design
Santa Clara, CA
• Westwood Oaks Park
Irrigation Retrofit
Design
Santa Clara, CA
Community Projects
• Capitola Community
Center
Capitola, CA
• Claremont Library
Berkeley, CA
• Richmond Civic Center
Richmond, CA
• Roosevelt Community
Center
San Jose, CA
• Oakley Community
Center
Oakley, CA
Residential Projects
• Ellis
Tracy, CA
• Boulevard
Dublin, CA
• Wallis Ranch
Dublin, CA
Schools
• Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
• Scott Lane Elementary
Santa Clara, CA
• Bowditch Middle
School
Foster City, CA
• Hillsdale High School
San Mateo, CA
• Burlingame High
School
Burlingame, CA
• Gunn High School
Admin
Palo Alto, CA
• Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto, CA
• Twin Creeks
Elementary
San Ramon, CA
• Cardinal Newman High
School
Santa Rosa, CA
• Thornton Middle
School
Fremont, CA
On-Call Services
• DSRSD On-Call for Plan
Check Review of
Recycled Water
Irrigation Systems
• Contra Costa County
On-Call Plan Check and
Inspection Services
JEFF BRADSHAW
PROJECT MANAGER
IRRIGATION CONSULTANT
RUSSELL D. MITCHELL &
ASSOCIATES, INC.
2760 Camino Diablo
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
925.939.3985
jbradshaw@rmairrigation.com
Russell D. Mitchell &
Associates, Inc. Project Manager
2022-Present
Gates + Associates Landscape
Architects, Irrigation Project
Manager 1996-2021
Brookwater, Irrigation Consultant
1989-1996
Irrigation Design Certificate,
Polytechnic University, San Luis
Obispo, CA 1995
A.A. Electronic-Mechanical Design
Las Positas College,1992
• Certified Irrigation Designer
(CID) Irrigation Association
• Certified Landscape Irrigation
Auditor (CLIA) Irrigation
Association
American Society of Irrigation
Consultants (ASIC)
Professional Irrigation Consultant
Member, Irrigation Association (IA)
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RÉSUMÉ
EXPERIENCE
14 years of experience as an
Electrical Engineer in the
Industrial, Commercial, and
Residential sectors.
9 years of experience as a
registered Professional
Electrical Engineer in CA.
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State
University (Cal Poly), San Luis
Obispo, Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering with
focus on Power Systems, 2008
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATION
CA Electrical Engineer E20491
California Board for
Professional Engineers, Land
Surveyors, and Geologists
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive
Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95833
Sergey Korolev, P.E.
President, Electrical Engineer
Sergey is a licensed Electrical Engineer and Founder of Vektor
Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. with 14 years of
engineering experience working on projects in the Light Industrial,
Commercial, and Residential sectors. Sergey began his engineering
career in heavy industry working in facilities around the SF Bay Area.
Sergey has extensive experience on capital projects, especially
excels in collaborating with multidisciplinary team of Architects,
Civil, Structural, and MEP engineers to provide the highest quality
architectural, engineering and construction Services.
These projects include:
• Photovoltaic Design and Analysis
• Cogeneration Integration (Wastewater Treatment)
• Peer Review, Permit Assistance, and Constructability Study
• Power Distribution Design, Analysis, and Integration
• Exterior and Interior Lighting Design
• Short Circuit Calculations, Arc Flash and Coordination Studies
• Collaboration with Electric Utilities such as PG&E and SMUD
Sergey is committed to developing state-of-the-art design and
engineering of electrical, electromechanical, control,
communication, and fire and life safety systems for Industrial,
Residential, and Commercial applications.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
1. Esprit Park Electrical Infrastructure, Lighting, and PG&E Service
Renovation – San Francisco, CA
2. Marshall Square Landscape Lighting and Electrical Infrastructure
Renovations – Redwood, CA
3. Marin County Department of Public Works Veterans Memorial
Parking Lot Electrical Infrastructure, Lighting, and EV Ready
Parking Stalls – San Rafael, CA
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Additional Sample Projects
SWA
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Civic plan
SWA developed a master plan for a new 30-acre
park for the City of Dublin, adjacent to the Iron
Horse Trail. The project included an extensive
community involvement process. SWA worked
closely with a community task force of 25-30
members to identify the recreational needs of the
Dublin residents who will be served by the park.
The new park will offer a variety of recreational
opportunities that will attract a wide range of
interests and age groups. As a part of the master
planning process, SWA included a 25,000-square-
foot pad to accommodate space for the future
development of the Valley Children’s Museum.
Don Biddle Community Park
DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
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SWA designed and developed a master plan for
a new 19-acre restoration ecology park for the
City of Dublin. The design included an extensive
community process that targeted a broad swath
of Dublin’s residents to best represent the wider
community. The park follows a mile-long stretch
of the existing Iron Horse Trail, which extends
for 40 miles through the East San Francisco Bay
Region. The long, narrow site crosses multiple
utility easements, the historic railroad bed, and
a drainage canal. The park design reconfigures
the site by restoring the ditch to a meandering
creek, and reintroduces native habitats. Through
the participatory community design process, SWA
and the City of Dublin identified the best programs
for the park, including historic preservation and
education, a children’s play garden, community
gardens, and outdoor classrooms for the adjacent
high school.
Iron Horse Park and
Open Space
DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
More than just a popular regional
bicycle trail and a utility corridor,
the park will be an ecological
oasis in the City, with historical
and ecological educational
programs to celebrate Dublin’s
legacy for future generations.
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Evelyn’s Park
BELLAIRE, TEXAS
Bellaire is a town seeking to preserve its unique identity and character as a family-oriented hometown with a superior quality of life. In a public / private partnership between the City and civic leaders, a prime five-acre parcel was purchased for the purpose of building a very special park space. Styled as Bellaire’s “front yard,” Evelyn’s Park is designed as a series of outdoor rooms of various scales and characters, and hosts a range of activities and amenities. The park is a local destination for informal gathering and sports, formal events, and quiet leisure in a natural landscape punctuated with small event and cafe pavilions.
Two years after the initial phase of Evelyn’s Park was opened to the public, new improvements brought the master plan closer to its final vision: a lively community gathering space with a nature-centric aesthetic. Park frontage will receive a large shade pavilion that will ac-commodate markets, classic car shows, and food fes-tivals. Sustainable practices have been integrated into the park’s systems to date, and will be further advanced with the introduction of a solar-energy pavilion, rainwa-ter collection cistern, fountain water recycling system for irrigation, and additional tree canopy to provide a comfortable shaded environment throughout the park.
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Michael W. Vega Park and Sunset Point along
Lakeside Drive provide the first open space
amenities for this nascent community. Vega Park
fulfills the open space master plan requirements for
a public neighborhood park, while Sunset Point, a
privately-owned public open space, complements
Vega Park. Together they form a 5-acre open space
with a wide-range of passive and active recreational
activities.
River Islands Park
LATHROP, CALIFORNIA
River Islands is located within a natural system,
the Delta, that plays a crucial role in California’s
ecosystem. The vision for the project is a
community authentically noted in its Delta
heritage, while envisioning a template for a ‘New
California.’ The landscape design celebrates
agriculture while bringing back previously lost
habitat. The formal and material languages of the
parks reference River Island’s main concept: the
Delta Agrarian Garden. This Delta Agrarian Garden
has the goal of establishing resilient, healthy
community; one with a reverence for place.
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Canvas Park is an activity-packed recreation
center at the heart of Regions North, the latest
addition to the growing New Haven community
in Ontario. Centering on sports, family play, and
social activities, the park offers a 5,000-square-
foot lap pool, flexible lawn spaces, sport courts,
and reservable outdoor spaces that residents
can use for private gatherings and festivities.
Wrapping around an indoor/outdoor rec building,
the site plan balances large sport courts and open
lawn spaces with intimate ‘backyards,’ each is
uniquely designed and equipped for celebrations
among friends and family.
Canvas Park
ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA
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Facilitated by The Trust for Public Land, the
local community has worked for many years
to redevelop the little-used and neglected
Bicentennial Park property into a safe and
welcoming recreational resource for city residents.
Working closely with project stakeholders, SWA
designers have developed a design for the park
renovation inspired by Hawthorne’s history and
heritage. Focusing on the playground as a main
feature of the park, SWA proposed the concept
“Where Creative Minds Grow.” The park’s design
concept features the history of aviation as a
playful element, exposing generations young and
old to the community’s unique history.
Bicentennial Park Renovation
HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
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The Rancho San Ramon/Dougherty Valley
Community Park is the second largest park in
the City of San Ramon. SWA worked closely with
the City of San Ramon and the County Parks
Commission and through a series of public
meetings, to develop a community park that met
the existing and future residents’ needs. The
program includes playing fields, an amphitheater,
picnic areas, a BMX track, sand volleyball, boccé,
a disc golf course, playgrounds, a water park, and
sculptural treatments of the bioswales. The design
for this public amenity is infused with references
to historic California ranch vernacular structures
and landscape aesthetics.
Rancho San Ramon Park
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA
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Guthrie Green transforms a 2.7-acre former
truck loading facility into a lively new urban park
offering gardens, interactive fountains, a lawn
amphitheater, an outdoor stage with vine-covered
“green rooms,” and an 11,200-square-foot cafe
pavilion. Located in the heart of Tulsa’s emerging
Arts District, the project offers an outdoor “living
room” to serve the area’s increasing numbers of
artists, urban professionals, students, families,
and visitors. The design supports a strong
connection to nearby buildings and destinations.
Sustainable design approaches included installing
a ground-source heat pump system under
the park. Guthrie Green’s lawn, gardens, and
stage pavilions support a robust program of
performances, films, public markets, exercise
classes, and exhibits.
Guthrie Green
TULSA, OKLAHOMA
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