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Hermann Design Group
Sl F, 1 HERMANN DESIGN GROUP 77899 Wolf Road, Suite 102 Palm Desert, California 92211 (760) 777-9131 �1 (760) 777-9132 LJL 3 WYM — GFv1 o([ha DFSFRT — SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 PROPOSAL TRANSMITTAL LETTER -ii STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS 01 EXPERIENCE 02-07 REFERENCES 08 PROJECT TEAM 09 ORGANIZATION 10 IX WORK PLAN 11-15 HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE 16 APPENDIX RESUMES INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT REQUESTED CHANGES TO PSA I TRANSMITTAL LETTERQr� September 7, 2018 Mr. Bryan McKinney, P.E., City Engineer City of La Quinta - Design and Development Department 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 RE: ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES Dear Bryan: On behalf of Hermann Design Group (HDG) I am pleased to present this proposal to provide on-call landscape architectural services to the City of La Quinta for a variety of landscape improvements within the public right of way. Our team has been working with the City and its various boards, commissions and City Council for many years on a full -range of projects. We have all the experience required to move your projects through the public process and provide you with landscape architectural services on an on-call basis. If selected, the scope of our services will include preparation of feasibility studies for new, renovation, and alteration projects. Of particular importance is that we have worked closely in recent years with the City to design the Desert Efficient and Desert Oasis landscape themes that have a variety of water consumption categories. We have created the five-year plan for the Landscape and Lighting District in North La Quinta and have successfully completed those projects on-time and within budget. HDG is a multi -disciplinary landscape architecture and planning firm that specializes in park planning and municipal projects. We are recognized as a leading landscape architecture firm with offices in Palm Desert and Riverside that serve the entire Inland Empire. As a company, we have over 20 years experience designing in the Coachella Valley. Our staff has a very good working relationship with the other local agencies that would potentially be involved in City of La Quinta projects, specifically CVWD and the Riverside Agricultural Commission. In addition, we understand the design and planning process required to meet the consistent level of quality required by the world-renowned City of La Quinta. When the City asks us to engage neighborhood groups to build consensus through workshops and town hall style meetings, we will be there; our offices are only fifteen minutes away from City Hall. As principal -in -charge for the City, I will guide the design process from inception to completion as the primary point of contact. My home is within walking distance to City Hall, and I am honored to serve this great City. We have reviewed the RFP, addendum and PSA, and we are confident our firm can provide you a superior level of service. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via my office at (760) 777-9131 or my cell phone at (760) 774-5070. My email address is chris@hdg- inc.com. We look forward to continuing our service to the City of La Quinta. The proposal will remain valid for 180 days from the due date of the proposal. Best regards, HERMANN7..CHRIS ROU , I C. HERMA , ASLA CLARB CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRESIDENT/CEO 77899 WOLF ROAD, SUITE 102 PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92211 (760) 777-9131 PHONE / (760) 777-9132 FAX M D Z Z U M cn G) Z Z7 O C 0 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Q � HERMANN DESIGN GROUP We have extensive experience designing projects that are LEED certified and include sustainable practices. Our team has worked on projects for a number of public agencies including CVAG, CVEP, the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino, and most of the Cities in the Coachella Valley. Hermann Design Group provides a wide range of landscape architecture and planning services to assist public agencies and private developers in the design of public spaces and facilities, including: Parks - Regional, Neighborhood, Community, Memorial Trails and Interpretative Sites Sports Facilities Golf Courses Natural and Historic Sites Commercial/Retail/Industrial Hotels Hospitals Master -Planned Communities Creative Signage & Way Finding Placemaking Experiences Interpretative Landscape Design Hermann Design Group is a healthy firm financially with no issues that would affect our ability to complete our obligations to our clients. We are profitable and strategic about our growth so that we will remain a successful enterprise. Additionally, Hermann Design Group certifies that the firm and its principals are in good standing with all licensing boards and is eligible to contract with any federal, state or local public agency. Incorporated 2009 (California S -Corporation) M Offices in ralm Desert & Riverside Z7 Staff Six Full -Time Employees Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m D Formerly Hermann & Associates Z (Sole Proprietorship 1995-2009) Z President/CEO hris Hermanss 0 Hermann Design Group, Inc. was founded in 1995 in Palm Desert, C/) California as Hermann & Associates. Our founding philosophy 0 was to create a firm by which we are able to work on unique Z projects and allow for Mr. Hermann to lead the design process and build relationships with clients that will last for a lifetime. We evaluate the distinct needs and desires of our clients through Z7 creative thinking, and we provide the right solutions for individual O projects. Our design solutions always consider the sustainability C of our valuable environment. a We have extensive experience designing projects that are LEED certified and include sustainable practices. Our team has worked on projects for a number of public agencies including CVAG, CVEP, the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino, and most of the Cities in the Coachella Valley. Hermann Design Group provides a wide range of landscape architecture and planning services to assist public agencies and private developers in the design of public spaces and facilities, including: Parks - Regional, Neighborhood, Community, Memorial Trails and Interpretative Sites Sports Facilities Golf Courses Natural and Historic Sites Commercial/Retail/Industrial Hotels Hospitals Master -Planned Communities Creative Signage & Way Finding Placemaking Experiences Interpretative Landscape Design Hermann Design Group is a healthy firm financially with no issues that would affect our ability to complete our obligations to our clients. We are profitable and strategic about our growth so that we will remain a successful enterprise. Additionally, Hermann Design Group certifies that the firm and its principals are in good standing with all licensing boards and is eligible to contract with any federal, state or local public agency. 74k EXPERIENCE RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCEQ� Please see the next two pages for examples of two of these City of La Quinta L&L projects. M D Z Z U M cn Z G) 70 O C 0 / 02 CITY OF LA QUINTA - NORTH LA QUINTA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT CONTACT. HDG prepared a five-year plan for turf removal and landscape improvements in the North La Quinta Landscape and Lighting District. Approximately ten acres of turf will be removed saving Bryan McKinney, over 25,373,049 gallons of water per year for median and City Engineer parkway areas surrounding 11 communities. The total project budget inclusive of all soft costs is $10,000,000. City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico Existing trees that were healthy have been preserved using La Quinta, CA 92253 an irrigation technique that has proven 100% successful in the (760) 777-7045 desert heat where trees were acustommed to surface water bmckinney@ from turf and converted to deep watering. All shrubs were laquintaca.gov placed on individual drip emitters and flow sensors, master valves, and the Rainbird IQ system for controller programming. Both cellular and radio service are used to daisy chain the controller together for control by the City. The landscape design utilizes a "desert oasis" palette and plant spacing is grouped for easier maintenance. The creative use of three rock sizes and colors with boulder accents creates interest, contrast and movement in the ground plane. For every three trees removed, a new tree was installed. Median design included the used of date palms to enhance neighborhood entries and create a cohesive connection to surrounding streets. The project required research of all existing utility providers, applications for turf removal rebates from the water district, and surveying existing conditions in the field to establish demolition and removal plans. In addition to design and working drawings, the City required HDG to prepare all City bid documents, bid schedules and provide field observation services. Please see the next two pages for examples of two of these City of La Quinta L&L projects. M D Z Z U M cn Z G) 70 O C 0 / 02 EXPERIENCEjmlk�L- f, RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE to WASHINGTON STREET PARKWAY AND VIA SEVILLA MEDIAN CLIENT BUDGET ACTUAL BID CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE BEFORE CITY OF LA QUINTA $176,000 $122,350 90 DAYS AFTER m D Z Z 0 m cn 0 Z C) 7u O C EXPERIENCE RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCEQ� ACACIA PARKWAY, MEDIAN AND RETENTION BASINS CLIENT BUDGET ACTUAL BID CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE BEFORE CITY OF LA QUINTA $545,975 $488,870 90 DAYS AFTER :1• w �y: ` 3 •Y. m D Z Z 0 m cn 0 Z 70 O / 04 EXPERIENCE I RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCEQ� AVENUE 52 SUSTAINABILITY CLIENT I CITY OF LA QUINTA CONTACT I NICK NICKERSON 760.323.5344 CONSTRUCTION COST 1 $102,507 The City of La Quinta commissioned HDG to prepare three different landscape themes to be a demonstration area of landscape treatments for parkway and reverse frontage areas. Water use and maintenance levels differ for each treatment through a creative combination of gravel, cobble, decomposed granite, trees and shrubs. The project was approved by CVWD and is complete. CALLE SINALOA AND EISENHOWER ROUNDABOUT - LA QUINTA CLIENT I RBI TRAFFIC ENGINEERS CONTACT I RUSTY BEARDSLEY 951.264.1963 Hermann Design Group worked with the City and their traffic engineering consultant on this roundabout that was completed in 2013. Work included sign design, lighting, planting, irrigation and art in public places. M D Z Z 0 M Z 0 Z7 O C -O EXPERIENCE RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCEQ� SHADOW HILLS RV PARK JEFFERSON STREET PARKWAY CLIENT CONTACT COMPLETION DATE DAVID AND PAULA TURNER DAVID TURNER 760.360.4200 2015 Hermann Design Group worked with the owner of Shadow Hills RV Park to design a new desert landscape along Jefferson Street parkway. Turf was removed, existing palms and bougainvillea were saved. An interesting ground plane canvas was created with complementary, free form shapes of rock and DG. Planting selections included the addition of low water use plants and succulent accents grouped with boulders. M D Z Z 0 M cn Z 0 70 O C EXPERIENCE ]mlhL— RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE aCaQ�vl HOT SPRINGS PARK 8TH ST. AND PALM DRIVE RENDERING LiEi 1 i I CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS d m Z Z m v� Z c) 71 O / 07 REFERENCE LIST Bill Enos CITY ENGINEER City of Rancho Mirage 69-825 Highway 1 11 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 760.770.3224 bille@RanchoMirageCA.gov Vicki Oltean DIRECTOR - PARKS AND RECREATION City of Palm Springs 401 South Pavillion Way Palm Springs, CA 92264 760.323.8277 vicki.oltean@palmspringsca.gov Greg Bacon SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER County of San Bernardino Special Districts Dept 157 W 5th Street, Second Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415 909.387.6076 gbacon@sdd.sbcounty.gov Bryan McKinney CITY ENGINEER City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7090 bmckinney@laquintaca.gov Tim Wassil PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR City of Indio 100 Civic Center Mall Indio, CA 92201 760.625.1801 twassil@indio.org REFERENCES PROJECT/TIMELINE 3 taOubtre, ON CALL SERVICES 2016 - PRESENT RANCHO MIRAGE COMMUNITY PARK EXPANSION AND AMPHITHEATER 08.13 - 08.16 DOG PARK AT VIA VAIL - PRELIM 04.14 - 05.15 CERRITOS PARK INFIELD 09.14 - 01.15 DEMUTH PARK CONCEPTUALS 05.14 - 07.14 WHITEWATER SOCCER PARK 04.13 - 06.13 PALM SPRINGS SKATE PARK 02.13 - 05.13 ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 07.13 - 07.18 ON CALL SERVICES 2015 - PRESENT CALLE TAMPICO IMPROVEMENTS 10.12 - 1.13 MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS 10.12 - 1.13 AVE 52 SUSTAINABILITY 12.14 - 3.15 AVE 52 ROUNDABOUT 1.12 - 9.13 AVE 58 IMPROVEMENTS 8.09 - 10.19 MILES AVENUE PARK -PHASE 1 2016-2017 MILES AVENUE PARK MASTER PLAN 2016 HRPP GRANT PARK RENOVATIONS 2015-2016 s PROJECT TEAM CHRIS HERMANN, PRESIDENT = rn Chris is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and has over 30 years of experience resolving the challenges of designing in the Inland D Empire and desert environment, and he is a CLARB Certified Landscape z Architect. Before moving to the Coachella Valley in 1994, he was a principal at RHA Landscape Architects -Planners, Inc. in Riverside, a firm he had been with for nearly ten years. Chris is the lead designer on all 0 projects and client relationship manager. He provides a great depth rn Cn of experience on similar streetscape and median projects including turf G) removal and new landscaping. Z G) KRISTIN HERMANN, MANAGING DIRECTOR M 0 Kristin heads up our quality assurance program and coordinates the various C aspects of each project. She served as the construction administrator on the Rancho Mirage Community Park Expansion, acting as a liaison between the City and the contractor from bid opening through final walk through. Kristin will provide plan checking, specification writing, bid document preparation, and construction administration of RFI's and submittals. JOSE ESTRADA, VICE PRESIDENT Jose is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in landscape architecture and has focused his career on irrigation design. He has been an integral part of Hermann Design Group since 1999. He has established himself as an expert in irrigation design, and water auditing. His extensive experience in the preparation of construction documents and field work experience allows for a complete design process from the schematic level to final design. Jose is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, making him invaluable in the field, as well as instrumental in translating during public input workshops or community meetings. He is located in our Riverside office and will serve as Irrigation designer for the City. ARMANDO "OPUS" GARZA, ASSOCIATE Opus has been associated with our firm since 2012, and he is an associate of our firm and our senior designer. He has been designing for over 13 years, and has been the lead designer on the City of La Quinta L&L work. His largest project to date with our firm was as a designer on the Rancho Mirage Community Park Expansion. Opus is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in landscape architecture. He is responsible for design support, working drawings, and field observation services. / 09 ORGANIZATION ORGANIZATION CHART Hermann Design Group can serve the City efficiently and with an impressive array of knowledge. Our experience, current work in the community, and recognition for outstanding design make us uniquely qualified to assist the City. The management team for the City consists of Chris Hermann, Principal -in -Charge, Jose Estrada, Irrigation Design and Opus Garza, Associate. Chris is a licensed landscape architect with 38 years experience and a proven ability to successfully work on projects requiring a multi -disciplinary team approach. Avery important difference between our firm philosophy and many other design teams is principal involvement. Mr. Hermann will be personally involved in all aspects of the assignments given to the Hermann Design Group, and Opus Garza has been the lead designer on previous projects with the City and will continue as project manager. Mr. Estrada will be involved in all aspects of irrigation design. The principals are the people you see and talk to - the ones doing the work. This eliminates communication problems between the City and the consultant. CITY OF LA QUINTA M Z7 D Z Z U M C/) 0 Z 0 70 O C a / 10 NATURAL PLAY ELEMENTS CREATIVE SIGNAGE AND WAY FINDING BIO-SWALES & ON-SITE WATER RETENTION STREETSCAPES AND ENTRY DESIGN WORK PLAN Hermann Design Group will be available on-call to meet with the City and provide a scope of work for each assignment. After an initial scoping meeting with City staff, we will prepare a project proposal that describes the scope of work and a detailed fee breakdown illustrating hourly rates, personnel assignments and hours to complete the work based upon pre -approved fee schedules. A project schedule will be developed for each project which accommodates time for Staff review and City Council approval. The design process will be fluid and provide for opportunities to have both staff and neighborhood input whenever necessary. The format of these meetings will be discussed and a strategy plan put together to make sure that the topic is clear, direction is focused and the outcome predictable to move the design forward. The goal will be to make sure that the community knows that the City has prepared the most strategic, creative and cost effective solutions for the long term maintenance of these landscape areas. Cost estimating will be done in-house because we are familiar with the current bid climate and have built relationships with the landscape contractors who would install this work. Value engineering recommendations will be made to bring projects within budget if necessary. Upon approval of a design and the budget, we will provide clean and easily biddable construction documents. In house services include program development, design, and construction drawings for site furnishings, play areas, hardscape, landscape, technical studies/ specifications, project budgeting, and irrigation. Additionally, Hermann Design Group will provide field inspection/observation services as needed to ensure installation and maintenance is in accordance with the design policies and standard plans. M D Z Z 0 M cn 0 Z O C - •nrr ' 411 WORK PLAN I' is - �Q�r Our design approach will involve close communication with the City of La Quinta. We will work to maximize each design area's potential for improvement in design character, theme and maintenance. Our staff's familiarity with the City, local presence and experience with working through all aspects of projects such as this allows us to work quickly and efficiently through the design and approval process. The following is a general outline of our approach for each project: 01. Maintain close communication with City staff throughout the project. • Meetings - Meet with Staff as required during the project. • Consultants - We will bring consultants on to the team as needed. • Correspondence - Weekly correspondence will be kept via email or telephone to communicate project critical path items, status and updates. 02. Clearly define project goals. 03. Apply proven design/problem solving processes. 04. Develop conceptual plans with City staff as required. 05. Prepare and evaluate opinion of probable construction cost estimates to be compared with project goals. O6. Evaluate alternative methods, techniques, and materials. • Creativity • Infrastructure Review/Adjustments • Maintenance Staff Input • Water Efficient Irrigation Systems • Defining/Limiting Turf Areas • Cohesive-Hydrozone Conscience Planting Concepts Our experience in the design of public places has shown us that the designer must constantly consider the following: a. Can the project be maintained? b. Are the facilities and structures resistant to potential vandalism? c. Is the project efficient in design and construction? This approach will assure the City of an outstanding project each and every time we work with you. A11L WORK PLAN TYPICAL SCOPE OF SERVICES I. PROJECT FAMILIARIZATION = rn a. We will conduct a thorough physical inspection of the project sites, collecting all data regarding existing or proposed improvements and facilities within each project area. We will compile an extensive photo gallery of the project illustrating all aspects and viewpoints. HDG has prepared drone photos for the entire project area. We will z utilize these drone photos, City archives and a level to document existing conditions Z and grades. b. We will collect all materials regarding existing conditions from the various agencies necessary to complete the design of the project. We will review and analyze each Cn project with a "walk" to carefully analyze every aspect with the team. The team will include all departments involved at the City staff level and our consulting team. We Z understand that the City will provide all as -built plans that are available. c. We will contact all utility purveyors and review and identify all utilities and easements serving each site and those that might be affected by the site's development. 0 d. We will prepare the project schedule and provide electronic and hard copies for all C members of the team. All members of the team will be kept up to date regarding the schedule and all critical path items will be highlighted with deliverables identified for each team member. All meetings required by the City, committees, and commissions will be indicated. �. BASE SHEETS / SITE ANALYSIS a. Based upon the investigations from Task I, we will prepare base sheets that illustrate the project area and include existing trees and shrubs. b. We will evaluate each site orientation for sun exposure to determine the best plant palette selections for the environmental conditions. PRELIMINARY PLANNING a. After reviewing and discussing each project with City staff, our design team will meet with City staff and review the various options and recommendations. From this meeting, conceptual plans will be prepared for each project. b. The conceptual plans will be presented to the City staff for review and discussion. c. Photo boards with images of each plant proposed for the design will be included as well as images of proposed groundcover such as rock, decomposed granite and cobble. d. We will work with City staff to refine the designs by selecting items from the first draft of the conceptual plans and prepare the final preliminary plan. e. The direction given by the City staff will be incorporated into the final plan and we will prepare for presentation to neighborhood groups and staff upon request. f. Project budgets will be established during the preliminary design phase and our design team will prepare an opinion of probable construction costs which will incorporate all elements of the project. These will be presented to the City staff for their review and analysis. WORK PLAN IV. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS Upon receipt of approval of the preliminary planning portion, we will continue preparation of the construction documents. The plans will continue the concepts of low maintenance, vandal resistance, attractive and practical design solutions. a. DEMOLITION PLANS: These plans will illustrate the location of existing trees and shrubs to either be removed or retained. b. IRRIGATION PLANS: We will prepare complete irrigation plans. All elements of the system will be designed to carry optimum amounts of water to irrigate the site. Full detailing of all equipment will be included. Vandal resistance, durability, serviceability, reliability, water conservation, efficiency and, most importantly, consistency with City standards will be our primary concerns. All systems will be designed to use the Rainbird IQ Master Control System. c. PLANTING PLANS: Complete planting plans with all necessary details will be provided. Plant suitability, maintainability, drought resistance, and reliability will be primary concerns. d. SPECIFICATIONS/BID DOCUMENTS: Specifications detailing materials and workmanship for all of the above items will be provided as required. Detailed project description, preparation of bid schedules, bid item descriptions, payment methods, special provisions, and technical specifications will be provided. e. COST ESTIMATES: Final estimates of probable costs will be prepared providing regular value engineering recommendations. f. DOCUMENT PROCESSING: We will submit the documents for City and various agency approvals. We will review documents and make all necessary corrections. g. MEETINGS: We will attend all meetings as required during this phase of the project. h. FINAL DOCUMENTS: After final approval, 24" x 36" mylars shall be submitted to the City along with a hard copy and an electronic copy of the plans and specifications for bidding purposes. (Mylar production will be considered a reimbursable expense.) V. AGENCY APPROVAL We will submit to the City all plans, specifications, estimates, and/or other necessary documents required to obtain approval. The following plan check submittals are included: 1 st Review - Concept Review 2nd Review - 85%-90% Check Plans and Specifications 3rd Review - 100% Check Plans, Specifications 4th Review - Preliminary Final (screen check) We will make revisions as required by the City and resubmit plans for approval. Final plans will be submitted to CVWD and Riverside County Agricultural Commission for approval. We will assist in preparing the turf replacement application and credits from CVWD. WORK PLAN VI. BIDDING a. When the project goes out for competitive bidding, we will assist the City in the bid process, distributing bid packages, noting direction given to contractors, questions asked and follow-up clarifications or addendum items. b. We will attend and chair the pre-bid meeting and provide written minutes and follow up information as required. c. We will assist the City in obtaining and evaluating bids as required. V11. CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES/INSPECTION a. We will coordinate with the City as required throughout the life of the project. b. This phase will commence with the notice to proceed to the contractor and terminate when final payment is issued by the City. c. We will attend the pre -construction meeting. d. We will provide field observations during construction for the purpose of establishing acceptability and provide written documentation of official job meetings to those present. e. Based on our observations at the site and on the contractor's application for payment, we will assist in determining the amount owed to the contractor. We will review job drawings, as-builts, RFls, samples and other submissions of the contractor for conformance with the design of the project and for compliance with the information given in the conformance contract documents. f. We will review change orders and submittals for approval and issuance by the City. We will respond to requests for information from the contractor, issue field bulletins and requests for quotations. g. Wewill review as-builts and assistin the reproduction of the as -built information on disc. DELIVERABLES: We will present data in AutoCAD, Excel and/or PDF Format including graphs, charts, tables and designs. We are familiar with Bluebeam and the City of La Quinta Sharefile system. M Z7 D Z Z 0 M cn 0 Z 0 70 0 C 15 HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE M I D Z ZN HERMANN SIG GROUP z LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PLANNING PROJECT MANAGEMENT M cn 0 Z NORMAL HOURLY RATES 0 Principal Landscape Architect/Principal Planner $165.00 per hour 70 0 Project Manager 125.00 per hour C Irrigation Designer 125.00 per hour Landscape Architect 110.00 per hour Associate/Senior Designer 100.00 per hour Specification Writer 95.00 per hour Designer 85.00 per hour Professional Staff 65.00 per hour OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS Services of outside consultants not listed in this proposal, at our direct cost, plus 15% of the actual cost of their services for coordination. REIMBURSABLES Reimbursable items, such as the cost of reprographics, soil samples, and travel required outside the Coachella Valley will be charged at our cost plus 15% within the allowances provided in the fee breakdowns. 16 i� APPENDIX - RESUMES CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: CLARB Certified Landscape Architect #40888 California Lic. #2754 Arizona Lic. #54352 Certified Playground Safety Inspector No. 41236-0421 REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS City of La Quinta On Call Services 2015 - Present City of Rancho Mirage On Call Services 2016 - Present County of San Bernardino Special Districts On Call Services 2013-2018 Rancho Mirage Community Park Expansion & Amphitheater City of Rancho Mirage Miles Avenue Park Master Plan City of Indio CVL1nk Landscape Design CVAG / Alta SilverRock Venue Site Master Plan City of La Quinta Sycamore Academy Wildomar, CA HRPP Grant Parks City of Indio Virada Specific Plan Indio Hills, CA Ivey Palms Specific Plan Thousand Palms, CA La Colonia Park City of Coachella La Quinta Wellness Center La Quinta, CA Seasons / Pioneer Dog Park La Quinta, CA CHRIS HERMANN RLA/ASLA, PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE Chris, a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, is the founder of Hermann Design Group. He has designed and overseen the construction of public and private development projects throughout his career. He has over 25 years of experience working in the Coachella Valley and has been a resident for 19 years. In 1983 he started the landscape architecture department for CUH2A, one of the nation's largest multi -disciplinary architecture and engineering firms. He gained valuable experience working hand-in- hand with the civil engineering and architectural departments, solving a variety of design challenges. Before moving to the Coachella Valley, he was a principal at RHA Landscape Architects -Planners, Inc. in Riverside, a firm he had been with for nearly ten years. At RHA, Chris was p(ncipal-in-charge of parks, recreation centers, schools, master -planned communities, and other public sector work as well. Additionally, Chris served on the architectural design review committee for the City of Moreno Valley from 1987 to 1993, assisting in the growth and development of that community; he also served as a member of the Moreno Valley Economic Development Commission. Hermann Design Group was founded in Palm Desert in 1995. During the span of nearly two decades, Chris has worked with the majority of the Cities in the Coachella Valley, as well as the many of the large and small private developers who have operated in our valley. As one of founders of Aunt Effie's Gardens in Palm Springs in 2009, Chris had a unique opportunity to expand his design and horticultural knowledge by "living" with the plant material specified in his projects until the business was sold in the summer of 2013. 2012 APWA CV CV Link 2016 APWA CV Ave 52 Sustainability, La Quinta La Quinta Library Improvements Rancho Mirage Community Park 2017 APA IES Award of Merit Virada City of Indio rn Z Z 0 M cn 0 Z G) 70 O C -O APPENDIX - RESUMES &QU&P, JOSE ESTRADA PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Hermann Design Group 1999 - present Landmark Golf Company RHA Landscape Architects California Polytechnic Institute Bachelor of Science Landscape Architecture 1994 Kr-ektz,rrviHiiVE PROJECTS City of La Quinta On -Call Services La Quinta, CA Oakhurst Mission Hills Rancho Mirage, Ck, Rancho Mirage Community Park Expansion & Amphitheater City of Rancho Mirage Pioneer Park La Quinta, CA Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Paseo de Heroes II & III Mecca, CA Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Tierra Bonita Housing Coachella, CA City of Coachella Tierra Bonita Parkway Coachella, CA Olive Crest Foundation Coachella Valley Location Mr. Estrada has steadily assumed positions of greater responsibility and leadership. Starting out as a project designer with RHA Landscape Architects -Planners, Inc. in 1994, he is now principal and vice president of Hermann Design Group, Inc. Jose has been an integral part of Hermann Design Group since 1999, and he heads up our production office in Riverside. He has established a professional aptitude in irrigation and landscape design, and he is able to direct a project at all stages of development. His extensive experience in the preparation of construction documents and field work experience allows for a complete design process from the schematic level to final design. Jose is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, making him invaluable in the field. This ability to communicate in the field aids in explaining the design thought process, resulting in a more successful installation. Mr. Estrada's ability to work independently and his attention to follow- through make him a valuable asset to any project team. Jose has a wide diversity of experience in projects including: public works projects, commercial, urban development, golf course development and institutional projects. He is an experienced designerof LEED certified projects. He has provided design services for the Cities of La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and Coachella. 2 M Z Z 0 M cr> Z 0 O REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS City of La Quinta On -Call Services City of Indio On -Call Services Rancho Mirage Community Park and Amphitheater Rancho Mirage, CA CVLink Coachella Valley, CA REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS University Park Palm Desert, CA SilverRock Venue Site La Quinta, CA Madison Club - Various Residences Indio, CA APPENDIX - RESUMESQ� �6 ARMANDO "OPUS" GARZA ASSOCIATC _ M Opus joined the firm in 2010 after working for another local firm for over eight years. He is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in landscape architecture. In his tenure at Hermann Design Group, z Opus has quickly earned additional responsibilities z and leads the team on a variety of projects. Opus Q combines his understanding of plant material, M maintenance, horticulture experience, and natural artistic talent with invaluable technical skill. In addition to project management, he is responsible Z for HDG CAD operations and systems management. �7 O EDUCATION C Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2006 B.S., Landscape Architecture CHRIS MARTINEZ DESIGNER Chris recently joined the Hermann Design team, and he is also a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in landscape architecture. His passion for continuing education keep us on the forefront of technology, and he is well on his way to becoming a licensed landscape architect. Chris is bilingual and has landscape contracting experience creating a unique niche for his place on the team. EDUCATION Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2015 B.L.A., Landscape Architecture APPENDIX - INSURANCE �Q � ACUR DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) %___ 6/20/2018 OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 6/20/2018 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT WAS: Ashley Workman Dealey, Renton & Associates PHONE PAX 800.545.3090 510.452.2193 P. O. 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TYPE OF INSURANCE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS P fI Y E F I X LIMITS A GENERAL LIABILITY x COMMERCIAL pENE qpL 1UL91L MY CLAIMS -MADE 0 OCCUR y 59SBAPI1876 06/15/16106/15/151 EACH OCCURRENCE 2 - nnn _ nnn a 300.000 MED EXP IAn one p ersanl $ 10 004 PERSOMAL A ADV INJURY R 2.000,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE x 4,000,000 PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG S 4.000.000 GEN'LAGGREGATE LIMITAPPLIES PER: X POLrx M PRO- $ AAUTOS NOMOBILE LIABILITY^} ANYAUTO AOSC TODDLED NO DS HIRED AUTOS X OWNED AUTOS 59SBAPI1876 06/15/161 6/15/151 MtlIN I L LIMr r r BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ PROPERTY DAMA E $ A �Xj UMBRELLA LIAB EXCESSLIAB ][ OCCUR CLAIMSMADE 59SBAPI1876 06/15/1806/15/19- EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 AGGREGATE T T B WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY y�N ANY PROPA-N TowPARUp@PXECUTIVE 11 Ima.carary in NH} U u .da.cnc,sand.r NIA y EIG150786505 06/11/18 6/11/19' WC STATU- OYH• rosy EL EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 E L DISEPSE - EA EMPLOYEE IS 1,000.000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (Attach ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, Ir more apace is required) r^CDTICIr'A= unI TYPO ['.Amur I Arum ©1968-2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2010/05) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE FOR PROPOSAL USE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ©1968-2010 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2010/05) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD r—. ""rn""'X - AFFI DAVIT W�CU GEM,frb,DESERT — NON—COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal E. Chris Hermann (name) hereby declare as follows: I am CEO[President of Hermann Design Group, Inc. , (Title) (Company) the party making the foregoing proposal, that the proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or that anyone shall refrain from proposing; that the proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of the proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal price, or of that of any other proposer, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the agreement of anyone interested in the proposed agreement; that tall statements contained in the proposal are true; and, further, that the proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative hereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnerspip, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any m mber or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal. ,,- I I declare under penalty of g�dury��er �l rs of the State of California that the foregoing is true and g rrect. ''JJ', Proposer Signature: Proposer Name: Proposer Title: Company Name: Address: E. Chris Herma CEO/President Hermann Design Group, Inc. 77899 Wolf Road, Ste 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000 �,QcciKt�, M D Z Z 0 M <n 0 Z 0 Z7 O C APPENDIX , REQUESTED CHANGES TO PSA Hermann Design Group requests the following modifications to the City of La Quinta's Professional Services Agreement. We believe the following have been acceptable to the City's attorney in previous contract negotiations, but we are open to negotiations in any case. 1.1 Scol2e of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide Professional Landscape Architectural Services in connection with the La Quinta Auto Collection, as specified in the "Scope of Services" attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Services"). Consultant represents er ti—•;crr i=,that Consultant is a provider of 4F&' Tservices and Consultant is experienced in performing the Services contemplated herein and, in light of such status and experience, Consultant covenants that it shall follow the industry accept d Infgfrest professional standards in performing the Services required hereunder. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "industry accepted highest professional standards" shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more professional €ifs4-class—firms performing similar services under similar circumstances. 1.4 F miliari with Work. By executing this Agreement, Consultant wariaR4S– esents that (a) it has thoroughly investigated and considered the Services to be performed, (b) it has investigated the site where the Services are to be performed, if any, and fully acquainted itself with the conditions there existing, (c) it has carefully considered how the Services should be performed, and (d) it fully understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the Services under this Agreement. Should Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the Services or as represented by City, Consultant shall immediately inform City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant's risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Officer (as defined in Section 4.2 hereof). EXHIBIT F INDEMNIFICATION b. Indemnification for Other Than Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend (with counsel selected by City), and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, court costs, attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and fees of expert consultants or expert witnesses) incurred in connection therewith and costs of investigation, to the extent ,.tithe same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or by any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors of Consultant. M D Z Z U M C_n 0 Z 0 70 O C APPENDIX REQUESTED CHANGES TO PSA it, 2. Scope of Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to se'ee4e' by city), and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any D and all claims, losses, liabilities of every kind, nature and description, damages, Z injury (including, without limitation, injury to or death of an employee of Z Consultant or of any subcontractor), costs and expenses incurredef aRy kiRd7 0 whetheF aetttal-T-a"eged OF ;, including, without limitation, court costs, M reasonable attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and fees of expert consultants or expert witnesses incurred in connection therewith and costs of investigation, that Z arise out of, pertain to, or relate to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness, or -wrongful misconduct of Consultant, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them or anyone that they control. 0