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Home My WebLink AboutSSA Landscape Architects, IncSSA Landscape Architects, Inc. 303 Potrero Street, Suite 40-C · Santa Cruz, CA 831.459.0455 · ssala.com Response to Request for Proposal On-Call Landscape Architectural Services City of La Quinta, CA 2 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc.Chanticleer Neighborhood Park, Santa Cruz, CA May 22, 2026 City of La Quinta Attn: Carley Escarrega, Administrative Technician 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Re: Response to RFP - On Call Landscape Architectural Services Dear Carley Escarrega: SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. is pleased to submit our proposal to provide on-call landscape architectural services for the City of La Quinta. Our firm has more than 37 years of experience serving public agencies throughout California, SSA has built a strong reputation for delivering thoughtful, responsive, and technically sound design solutions for parks, streetscapes, civic spaces, recreational facilities, and public infrastructure improvements. Our firm’s main office is located at 303 Potrero Street, suite 40-C, Santa Cruz, California 95060. The office that would primarily service the City of La Quinta is our satellite office located in Garden Grove, California, operated by Robert Trautman. This Southern California presence allows our team to provide responsive service, attend meetings and site visits efficiently, and coordinate closely with City staff throughout the duration of on-call assignments. SSA understands the importance of providing reliable, flexible, and collaborative professional services under an on-call contract arrangement. Our team is experienced in supporting municipalities with a wide range of project types and task orders, from conceptual planning and design through construction documentation, permitting, bidding, and construction administration. We pride ourselves on maintaining clear communication, practical design approaches, and responsiveness to agency schedules and budgets. All information and pricing provided in this proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than ninety (90) days from the date of submission. SSA Landscape Architects further certifies that any individual who will perform work for the City under this contract is free of any conflict of interest. We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to the possibility of partnering with the City of La Quinta. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or requests for additional information. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Steven R. Sutherland, ASLA Principal, SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. 831-459-0455 | steve@ssala.com 1. COVER LETTER City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Cover Letter Table of Contents 01 2. Firm Background 02 3. References 16 4. Fee Schedule 25 5. Detailed List of Services 26 6. Staffing and Organization 27 7. Subcontracting Service 28 8. Disclosures 29 9. Insurance 29 10. Non-Collusion 29 11. Acknowledgment of Addenda 29 Attachment 2 30 Attachment 3 32 Attachment 4 33 2 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. (SSA) is a design firm concentrating on municipal and public-sector projects throughout California. We are dedicated to improving a community’s quality of life in the outdoor environment through creative, sustainable, accessible, and affordable designs. We are passionate in what we do, designing outdoor spaces that create positive experiences for people, respect our environment, and develop social connections in our communities. Steve Sutherland, Principal, founded the firm in Santa Cruz in 1989 with the vision that every project designed by SSA must be exceptional, providing the highest level of service possible to our clients. This means our client’s needs are top priority and our success relies on being able to deliver as promised or better. As a California Certified Small Business Enterprise, SSA has been responsible for the design and construction administration of hundreds of public projects, including parks and open space, school campuses, sports fields, trails and creek restoration and urban developments. Our technical knowledge in site design, grading and drainage, horticulture, irrigation, and construction practices enables us to deliver thorough construction documents and prepare current technical specifications for public agencies, ensuring the success of our projects. SSA is a team environment where the Principal-in-Charge and support staff assigned to the project are responsible for all aspects of the project from beginning to end. This means that the individuals who conduct the initial site analysis will also conduct the final acceptance walk-through. We will always provide one consistent point of contact throughout the project who is knowledgeable about the project and easy to reach. This provides efficiency and consistency in project knowledge and project history. We believe this will allow us to be most responsive and sensitive to the needs of the City of La Quinta by developing high quality documents that are delivered on time and within budget. Our work for the City of La Quinta will be staffed from our offices in Santa Cruz and Orange County. We are highly responsive and are always available for a meeting, conference call, or site visit to meet the City’s needs. SSA has never received a claim for any project, public or private. There is no litigation pending that would affect our ability to perform services for the City of La Quinta. Furthermore, SSA has never had a contract terminated by a client due to the performance of our work. We have never defaulted on a contract and we have met all contractual expectations tasked to us. We comply with all local, state, and federal regulations in all of our projects. SSA takes no exceptions to the City of La Quinta standard agreement and meets or exceeds all insurance requirements. LEGAL NAME AND LOCATION SSA Landscape Architects, Inc 303 Potrero Street, Suite 40-C Santa Cruz, California 95060 CONTACT Steve Sutherland, Founding CEO and Principal steve@ssala.com 831-459-0455 FIRM SIZE 8 permanent full-time employees, including 5 Licensed Landscape Architects YEARS IN BUSINESS S Corporation, State of California , 37 Years FED Tax ID: 77-0308-064 2. FIRM BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 3 PROJECT TEAM KEY STAFF Our team is made up of experienced, licensed professionals who are accustomed to working on public- sector projects and understand what it takes to deliver them successfully. SSA has a highly qualified and experienced team of licensed professionals with extensive experience in public-sector landscape architecture: • Steve Sutherland, ASLA, PLA – Principal-in-Charge Founder of SSA with over 37 years of experience leading public projects. Provides overall project oversight, quality control, and strategic direction. • Briana Cox, ASLA, PLA – Associate Principal / Project Lead Over 20 years of experience managing municipal projects. Leads design, coordination, and client communication, with a strong focus on sustainable and community-oriented design. • Jessica Benet, PLA – Project Manager Jessica has over 9 years experience in all phases of project delivery with a specialization in ecological systems, water-efficient design, and stormwater strategies. • Robert Trautman, PLA – Senior Landscape Architect With over 10 years experience, Robert serves in a lead technical and project coordination role for public and private projects, overseeing construction documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and firmwide irrigation design. • Natalie Tan, PLA – Landscape Architect Natalie brings nearly 20 years of experience in both construction and design, contributing expertise in constructability, estimating, and project coordination. • Jay Wu, Landscape Designer Jay is a landscape designer with several years of experience, he excels in translating conceptual designs into 3D models. California Veterans Home, Fresno, CA 4 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. Education University of California, Berkeley Certificate in Landscape Architecture Butte Community College Ornamental Horticulture Professional Licensure & Certification Professional Landscape Architect California, #2805 Licensed Landscape Contractor California, #407136 Professional Organization CPRS Development & Operations, Vice President, 2013-2015 CPRS District VI, President, 2010-2012 CPRS District VI, President Elect, 2009-2010 CPRS District VI, Vice President, 5 terms ASLA, Member USGBC, Member Silicon Valley IFMA, Member Project Experience Xabatin Park Lakeport, California Community Workshops, Master Planning, Design, Construction Documents and Specifications, and Construction Administration Sunnyvale Playground Renovations 2021 Sunnyvale, California Design, Construction Documents and Specifications, and Construction Administration Heart of Soquel Plaza Park and Parkway Soquel, California Community Workshops, Design, Construction Documents and Specifications, and Construction Administration. APWA Monterey Bay 2022 Project of the Year for Public Works (Transportation) Chanticleer Park Santa Cruz, California Community Workshops, Master Planning, Design, Construction Documents and Specifications, and Construction Administration APWA Monterey Bay 2022 Project of the Year for Public Works (Historic Restoration) Red Morton Park Magical Bridge Playground Redwood City, California Community Workshops, Master Planning, Design, Construction Documents and Specifications, and Construction Administration. Playground in collaboration with the Magical Bridge Foundation. 2021 CPRS Award of Excellence Steve established SSA in 1989. As Principal-in-Charge he has focused on projects that will have lasting and positive impacts on communities. Working with citizens, public agencies, and consultants to develop designs and plans that meet a community’s special need is the most inspiring work for him. His ability to develop consensus between diverse groups and identify the most logical and common sense solution has contributed to SSA’s success. Steve has a unique ability to visualize a project beginning with the “big picture” and incorporating his knowledge and understanding of the many small technical details inherent in every project to arrive at the most advantageous solutions. Principal - SSA Landscape Architects, Inc STEVE SUTHERLAND, ASLA, PLA City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 5 STEVE SUTHERLAND, ASLA, PLA BRIANA COX, ASLA, PLA Associate Principal - SSA Landscape Architects, Inc Project Experience Red Morton Park Magical Bridge Playground Redwood City, California 2-acre all-inclusive playground in collaboration with the Magical Bridge Foundation. Design through Construction Documentation, Public Outreach, and Cost Estimating Specifications 2021 CPRS Award of Excellence Sunnyvale Playground Renovations 2021 Sunnyvale, California Series of rehabilitation for several parks. Design, Construction Documents and Specifications, and Construction Administration Wyandotte, Evandale, and Mora Parks Mountain View, California Series of urban pocket parks. Design Through Construction Documentation and Cost Estimating Specifications Heart of Soquel Plaza Park and Parkway Soquel, California 2-acre plaza and riparian restoration project. Design through Construction Documentation, Public Outreach, and Cost Estimating Specifications APWA Monterey Bay 2022 Project of the Year for Public Works (Transportation) Chanticleer Park Santa Cruz, California 5-acre park with Design through Construction Documentation, Public Outreach, and Cost Estimating Specifications APWA Monterey Bay 2022 Project of the Year for Public Works (Historic Restoration) Seven Seas Park Sunnyvale, California 4-acre park with walking trails, picnic area, dog park, playground, restroom, plaza, and water feature. CPRS 2016 Award of Excellence APWA 2016 Project of the Year for Environment & Parks Briana has taken the lead and assisted our team on a wide variety of projects. She enjoys the challenges each project poses. Briana’s var- ied interests, from urban design to sustainable design and materials, have contributed to her holistic view of the field of landscape architec- ture. With 21 years of experience, she is a thoughtful project manager and talented designer. A majority of her responsibilities include site analysis, design, document production, construction administration and public workshops. Education California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture Professional Licensure & Certification Professional Landscape Architect California, #6158 LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design + Construction, Green Building Certification Institute Professional Organizations ASLA Member USGBC Member 6 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. Education University of Sheffield, United Kingdom Masters of Landscape Architecture University of California, Los Angeles; Bachelors of Art in English Professional Licensure & Certification Professional Landscape Architect California, #6773 AutoCAD Certified Professional Project Experience Xabatin Park Lakeport, California Conceptual Design through Construction Administration and Cost Estimating Specifications Wyandotte, Evandale, and Mora Parks Mountain View, California Community Workshops, Design through Construction Documentation and Cost Estimating Specifications Sherwood Park Pickleball Courts Paso Robles, California Design, Construction Documents and Specifications, and Construction Administration Sunnyvale Playground Renovations 2021 Sunnyvale, California Conceptual Design through Construction Administration for Seven City Park Renovations (De Anza Park) Chanticleer Park Santa Cruz, California Community Workshops, Master Planning, Design, Construction Documents and Specifications, and Construction Administration APWA Monterey Bay 2022 Project of the Year for Public Works (Historic Restoration) Robert Trautman is a Senior Landscape Architect and serves as a primary client contact for the firm’s Southern California projects. Since joining SSA in 2016, he has contributed to and coordinated a wide range of public and private landscape architecture projects, helping guide project delivery from initial planning and design through construction and closeout. His responsibilities include client and consultant coordination, agency coordination, quality assurance, schedule management, and preparation of construction documentation and technical deliverables. Robert combines strong project coordination and management capabilities with a deep technical understanding of landscape architecture and construction processes, allowing him to effectively support project delivery while maintaining attention to detail and overall design quality. He earned his master’s degree in the United Kingdom, graduating with distinction, and brings an informed, multidisciplinary perspective to the design and implementation of civic, park, streetscape, and community-focused projects. ROBERT TRAUTMAN, PLA Senior Landscape Architect - SSA Landscape Architects, Inc City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 7 JESSICA BENET, PLA Project Manager - SSA Landscape Architects, Inc Project Experience Watsonville Slough/Community Farm Watsonville, California Master Planning, Design, Construction Documents Monterey Bay Aquarium - Heritage Harbor Monterey, California Conceptual Design, Construction Documentation and Cost Estimating Emerson Park San Luis Obispo, California Construction Documentation and Cost Estimating Villa-Chiquita Park Mountain View, California Construction Documentation Joining SSA in 2022, Jessica Benet is a landscape designer with several years of experience designing all phases of a project for both the private and public sectors. Her background in science and artistic approach allows her to address environmental challenges with creative solutions. She specializes in greywater & rainwater harvesting, and alternative storm water management. Jessica spent 5 years working for an ecological consulting firm and native plant nursery and has extensive knowledge of California native plants and their working ecosystems. As a previous project manager for a design-build firm, she oversaw a landscape installation team and has a strong understanding of construction practices. Education University of California, Berkeley Certificate in Landscape Architecture University of California, Santa Cruz Bachelors of Science Professional Licensure & Certification Professional Landscape Architect California, #6994 Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) 2014 American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) Professional 2014 Senior Landscape Architect - SSA Landscape Architects, Inc 8 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. NATALIE TAN, PLA Landscape Architect - SSA Landscape Architects, Inc Project Experience Terra Nova Sports Field Pacifica, California Design, Construction Documents Burns Valley Sports Complex Clearlake, California Construction Documentation and Project Coordination Los Altos Library Los Altos, California Conceptual Design, Community Outreach Workshops, Construction Documentation and Cost Estimating Woodland Branch Library Los Altos, California Conceptual Design Through Construction Administration Villa-Chiquita Park Mountain View, California Construction Documentation Joining SSA in spring of 2023, Natalie Tan brings nearly 20 years of experience in landscape architecture and construction. Starting the foundation of her career in residential and commercial landscape construction, she gained experience in construction processes, estimating, and project management. Shifting her focus to design, she worked for a multi-disciplinary Architecture and Engineering firm, and gained knowledge of municipal and commercial design. Prior to joining SSA, she owned a residential landscape architecture company for nine years, focusing on high-end design, and specializing in unique client requests. She is a valuable addition to the SSA team and has hit the ground running working on a variety of projects. Education California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture Professional Licensure & Certification Professional Landscape Architect California, #5995 City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 9 JAY WU Land Designer - SSA Landscape Architects, Inc Project Experience Watsonville Slough/Community Farm Watsonville, California Construction documents, 3D renderings Emerson Park San Luis Obispo, California Construction documents, 3D renderings Los Altos Library Los Altos, California Construction documents, 3D renderings Community Spirit Parkway Shasta Lake, California Design, Construction documents, 3D rendering Watsonville City Plaza Park Watsonville, California Construction documents, 3D renderings Dundee Park South San Francisco, California Construction documents, 3D renderings Joining SSA in 2024, Jay Wu is a landscape designer with several years of experience in high-end residential projects in Marin County, where the region’s steep hills and challenging terrain provided him with valuable experience in grading design. This experience helped him develop a strong skill set in creating thoughtful, functional landscapes that work with the natural topography. Jay specializes in translating conceptual designs into 3D models to assist clients in visualizing a project’s potential, as well as producing high quality 3D marketing renderings that accurately convey a project’s future vision to the community. Furthermore, Jay is also a licensed drone pilot which allows him to capture aerial data and site imagery that assists the design team in understanding the site context and, upon project completion, provides aerial photography that showcase the final built environment. Education University of California, Davis Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture Professional Licensure & Certification UAS remote pilot #4455118 10 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. OBJECTIVES AND APPROACH We understand that the City of La Quinta is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide on-call landscape architectural services. SSA has a design team that can help the City fulfill future project needs. Our approach is to bring all stakeholder groups to the table at the project inception, and use open lines of communication to keep them involved throughout the process in order to garner consensus and create project support. The project scope will determine critical stakeholder groups to work with early on in the process and could include neighbors, parent groups, jurisdictional agencies, and specialty groups. They will all have specific concerns, requests, questions, and contributions to make. SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. and our consultants have a proven track record working together on projects, and also collaborating with jurisdictions. We understand City standards, priorities, and work flow. We are confident that we can bring our team onto a project and hit the ground running based on our previous experience. Our belief in creating a successful project begins with the foundation of a talented team. We strive to involve our staff in every step of a project from beginning to end. This philosophy stems from Steve Sutherland’s experience as a Landscape Contractor, and his belief that we need to be able to build something in order to effectively design it. The foundation of our design team also includes the consultants we select for each project, who are experts in their field, but also share our same desire to do whatever it takes for our clients. With every project, we make sure that our team understands this expectation, and have a proven track record under SSA. At SSA, our approach will be a collaborative process that utilizes our knowledge base developed over numerous municipal projects, combined with City staff’s familiarity with their sites, facilities, and local procedures. We will work closely with the City beginning at project initiation and throughout the life of the project as a team. We look at projects from several viewpoints including budget control, strategizing public outreach, how we can include sustainability into the project design, schedule adherence, and overall responsiveness to City needs. While every project is unique, each of these key items are described in greater detail to illustrate our plan and approach to working with the City. Seven Seas Park, Sunnyvale, CA STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 11 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS OVERVIEW & APPROACH PROJECT UNDERSTANDING SSA Landscape Architects understands that the City of La Quinta is looking for a consultant team that can provide dependable, responsive support across a wide range of landscape and irrigation improvement projects. Based on the scope outlined in the RFP, we recognize that the City needs a team that can move projects forward efficiently, communicate clearly with staff and stakeholders, and provide practical solutions that are both visually appropriate and maintainable over the long term. Our approach to on-call services is straightforward: be accessible, stay organized, and provide high- quality work that makes the City’s job easier. We understand that on-call assignments often involve varying schedules, shifting priorities, and quick turnaround times. SSA is accustomed to working in that environment and understands the importance of responsiveness, flexibility, and consistent communication throughout the life of a project. We also understand that many of these projects will require coordination between multiple City departments, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and community groups. Our team is comfortable working collaboratively with Public Works, Planning, Engineering, Facilities, CVWD, homeowners associations, and other stakeholders to keep projects moving efficiently while incorporating feedback throughout the process. Because landscape and irrigation improvements in the Coachella Valley come with unique environmental and water use considerations, our design approach places a strong emphasis on water efficiency, long-term durability, and desert-appropriate planting design. We focus on creating landscapes that are attractive, functional, and maintainable, while supporting the City’s water conservation goals through thoughtful plant selection, hydrozoning, and efficient irrigation design. SSA also places a strong emphasis on producing clear, coordinated construction documents that are practical and easy to implement in the field. We understand the importance of preparing accurate plans, specifications, and cost estimates that align with public bidding requirements and minimize unnecessary construction issues. During bidding and construction, our team remains actively involved by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, conducting construction observations, and assisting with punch lists and project closeout as needed. Most importantly, we understand that successful on-call relationships are built on trust, reliability, and consistency. Our goal is to serve as an extension of City staff by providing responsive service, practical design solutions, and dependable project support from initial planning through construction completion. The specific scope, schedule, and deliverables for each assignment will be developed in coordination with the City and authorized through individual task orders based on project-specific needs. 12 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. SCOPE The following Scope of Work represents the range of services that may be provided by SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. under the on-call professional services contract. The specific scope, deliverables, and level of effort for individual assignments will be determined by the City on a task-order basis. SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. understands that the City of La Quinta may require a range of landscape architectural, irrigation, and construction support services under this on-call contract. The following scope of work is based on the tasks identified in the Request for Proposals and represents the typical services that may be provided on a task-order basis as authorized by the City. Task 1 – Meetings, Presentations, and Coordination SSA will attend meetings and provide coordination support throughout the duration of individual task orders as requested by the City. Services may include: 1. Attendance at meetings with City staff, advisory boards, commissions, neighborhood groups, utility providers, and City Council 2. Preparation of presentation materials, exhibits, and agenda support documents 3. Coordination with City departments and project stakeholders 4. Preparation of meeting agendas and meeting summaries as needed Deliverables may include: • Meeting exhibits and presentation materials • Agendas and meeting summaries • Coordination correspondence and supporting documentation Task 2 – Feasibility Studies and Existing Conditions Evaluation SSA will prepare feasibility studies and evaluate existing site conditions for new, renovation, and alteration projects. Services may include: 1. Site reconnaissance and field verification 2. Evaluation of existing landscape, irrigation, grading, and hardscape conditions 3. Identification of site constraints and opportunities 4. Documentation of publicly owned right-of-way landscape conditions 5. Preliminary recommendations regarding project feasibility, constructability, and implementation Deliverables may include: • Existing conditions exhibits • Feasibility memoranda and supporting documentation • Site inventory documentation • Preliminary planning exhibits City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 13 Task 3 – Landscape Themes and Concept Development SSA will develop conceptual landscape themes and preliminary design concepts consistent with the City’s aesthetic character and water conservation goals. Services may include: 1. Preparation of conceptual landscape plans 2. Development of drought-tolerant and climate-appropriate planting concepts 3. Preliminary irrigation and hydrozoning concepts 4. Selection of landscape materials and site amenities 5. Preparation of conceptual graphics and visual exhibits Deliverables may include: • Conceptual landscape plans • Preliminary planting palettes • Concept graphics and exhibits • Color presentation materials Task 4 – Community and Stakeholder Coordination SSA will assist the City with coordination and outreach efforts involving homeowners associations, neighborhood groups, and other project stakeholders. Services may include: 1. Participation in community meetings and workshops 2. Presentation of conceptual and preliminary designs 3. Collection and incorporation of stakeholder feedback 4. Coordination with project stakeholders throughout design development Deliverables may include: • Public meeting exhibits • Presentation graphics • Meeting summaries and comment responses Task 5 – Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimates SSA will prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for assigned landscape and irrigation improvement projects. Services may include: 1. Preparation of demolition, layout, landscape, irrigation, and detail sheets 2. Preparation of technical specifications and bid documents 3. Preparation of engineer’s estimates of probable construction costs 4. Coordination of bid schedules and bid item quantities 5. Value engineering and constructability review 6. Coordination utilizing City software systems and Bluebeam as required 14 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. Construction documents may include: • Title sheets and general notes • Demolition plans • Landscape plans • Irrigation plans • Layout and dimension plans • Construction details • Technical specifications • Cost estimates Deliverables may include: • Construction drawing sets • Technical specifications • Engineer’s estimates • Bid schedules and supporting documents Task 6 – Entitlement and Agency Coordination SSA will assist the City with processing assigned projects through applicable review and approval agencies. Services may include: 1. Coordination with Planning, Engineering, Building and Safety, Facilities, and other City departments 2. Utility coordination and point of connection verification 3. Coordination with utility providers and regulatory agencies 4. Preparation of irrigation water budget calculations 5. Coordination with Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) 6. Assistance with turf removal rebate applications and related documentation Deliverables may include: • Agency coordination exhibits • Irrigation water budget calculations • Utility coordination documentation Task 7 – Project Renderings and Visualizations SSA will prepare project-specific renderings and visual exhibits to support presentations and project review. Services may include: 1. Preparation of color renderings 2. Isometric or bird’s-eye visualizations 3. Graphic presentation exhibits and visual simulations City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 15 Deliverables may include: • Color renderings • Digital presentation graphics • Visual simulation exhibits Task 8 – Bid and Construction Support Services SSA will provide bidding assistance and construction phase support services as requested by the City. Services may include: 1. Attendance at pre-bid meetings 2. Responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) 3. Clarification of plans and specifications during bidding 4. Review of contractor submittals and shop drawings 5. Construction observation visits 6. Review of rock, wall, and boulder layouts 7. Review of plant material placement and installation 8. Review of irrigation testing and emitter placement 9. Review of irrigation coverage and final installation 10. Preparation of punch lists 11. Warranty review and project closeout assistance 12. Review of contractor progress payment requests Deliverables may include: • RFI responses • Construction observation memoranda • Punch lists and closeout documentation Task 9 – Record Drawings / As-Built Plans SSA will prepare record drawings based on field changes identified during construction and information provided by the contractor and resident engineer. Services may include: 1. Review of contractor redline markups 2. Incorporation of field revisions into drawing files 3. Preparation of final record drawing documentation Deliverables may include: • Record drawing plan sets • Electronic PDF and CAD files • Punch lists and closeout documentation Additional services outside the scope identified above may be provided as authorized by the City through individual task orders. 16 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. 1. CITY OF LAKEPORT, CALIFORNIA | XABATIN PARK 225 Park Street, Lakeport CA 95453 Contact: Kevin Ingram, City Manager, (707) 263-5613 x104 | kingram@cityoflakeport.com The City of Lakeport hired SSA to provide landscape architectural, engineering and grant support services for Xabatin Park. This new park was partially funded by a Prop 68 Grant and had a budget of 5.5 million. It is a part of the revitalization planned for Lakeport, and has been purposefully designed as a potential recreational hub for the community. Xabatin Park opened in late fall 2023. 2. CITY OF PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA | SHERWOOD PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Contact: Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects Engineer, (805) 237-3861 | DEsperanza@prcity.com In 2021, SSA implemented the next phase of design and construction that focused on the Pickleball Court component of the Master Plan, which included a second new restroom structure at Sherwood Park. The portion of work included the following elements: design of pickleball courts, fencing, site furnishings, restroom building and associated utility connections, shade structures, lighting, surrounding hardscape and circulation, expanded on-street parking, and landscape areas sufficient for ornamental and bio- retention purposes. SSA served as the prime consultant leading, collaborating, and managing the design and engineering work of consultants hired by SSA. The project is currently in progress and anticipated to be completed in early 2026. 3. CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA | RED MORTON PARK 1400 Roosevelt Ave. Redwood City, CA 94061 Contact: Claudia Olalla, City Project Manager, (650) 780-7379 | colalla@redwoodcity.org Red Morton Park is the largest programmed park in the City of Redwood City with athletic fields, tennis courts, play areas, recreational buildings, picnic areas, passive open spaces, bocce courts, skate park, and walking trails. In collaboration with the City of Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, SSA completed the master plan for programmatic, circulation, parking, entrances, signage, and spectating improvements at the park. This process included several community workshops, extensive site analysis with City staff, and involved a design team including civil, structural, traffic, and electrical engineers. The project received funding from the Magical Bridge Foundation, a non-profit organization with the mission to create play for all. The playground opened in December 2020. Sylvan Park Trellis, City of Mountain View, CA 3. REFERENCES City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 17 3. REFERENCES DE ANZA PARK The City of Sunnyvale hired SSA to provide landscape architectural and engineering services for several existing City Parks in need of rehabilitation. The parks included Washington Park, Victory Village Park, Encinal Park, De Anza Park, Ponderosa Park, Baylands Park, and Greenwood Manor Park. De Anza Park upgrades completed 2024. De Anza Park is a large playground located off Lima Drive that contained sand and deteriorated resilient surfacing with play equipment installed in 1993. SSA created an “adventure” playground through the use of blue rubber surfacing resembling the ocean and green elevated “islands” that serve as play features in and of themselves. The play equipment chosen reinforces the adventure theme with ample opportunities for climbing, swinging, sliding, spinning, and exploring, and works with the unique topography of the playground. Changes in surfacing from poured-in-place rubber surfacing to engineered wood fiber add interest to the park and serve as a cost-saving measure. Grading and drainage improvements were also incorporated into the design as well. Newly Updated 2024 De Anza Park Playground. Location: Sunnyvale, CA Client: City of Sunnyvale Project Manager: Briana Cox Subconsultants: Kier & Wright Civil Engineers Budget: $1.5million Funding Source: General Fund Contact: Marlon Quiambao, Senior Engineer Public Works, City of Sunnyvale, 408-730-2751 mquiambao@sunnyvale.ca.gov 18 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. XABATIN PARK The City of Lakeport hired SSA to provide landscape architectural, engineering and grant support services for Xabatin Park. This new park was partially funded by a Prop 68 Grant and had a budget of 5.5 million. It is part of the revitalization planned for Lakeport, and has been purposefully designed as a potential recreational hub for the community. The goals were to create opportunities to enhance community health and well-being, provide space for social gatherings, attract visitors and provide economic activity to the area. In designing the park, beautiful views of Clear Lake and Mount Konocti were enhanced through tree removal and placement of plazas and structures that frame these views. Park Amenities include a concessions/restroom building, shaded picnic areas and a splash pad. An active area includes a skate park, sequential fitness area and basketball court. Surrounding the grand lawn is an amphitheater, a lake front promenade and pathways with benches overlooking the lake. The park opened in late fall 2023. Click this link for Park Video Xabatin Park, Lakeport, CA Location: Lakeport, CA Client: City of Lakeport Project Manager: Briana Cox Size: 5 acres Budget: $5.5 Million Design: 2020 Construction: 2022-23 Contact: Kevin Ingram, City Manager (707) 263-5613 x201 kingram@cityoflakeport.com City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 19 CHANTICLEER NEIGHBORHOOD PARK Location: Santa Cruz, CA Client: County of Santa Cruz Project Manager: Briana Cox Subconsultants: Aurum Consulting MME Structural & Civil HKA Wormhoudt Budget: $4.1 million Funding Source: Grants& General Fund Contact: Jeff Gaffney Parks Director County of Santa Cruz (831) 454-7905 Jeff.Gaffney @santacruzcounty.us Chanticleer Park is a 5 acre neighborhood park, located on an historic site, which has a legacy of the area’s agricultural history. SSA led a design team, including Historic Architect, Civil Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Arborist in the design process, while working closely with the County and local Santa Cruz community. The park program includes historic structures, restrooms, picnic shelters, themed All-Inclusive play areas, parking, informal grass areas, off-leash dog areas, community gardens, skate and BMX bike features, tennis and bocce ball courts. SSA collaborated with Shane’s Inspiration on the design of the All- Inclusive playground. The park opened in February 2020 to an eager community. It has become a destination point for young and old. The all-inclusive play- ground, as well as other activities, have created an exciting park for all ages and abilities. Click this link for Park Video Featuring community gardens, agriculturally inspired play spaces, a dog park and open fields, Chanticleer park is a place for all ages. AWARD WINNER APWA Monterey Bay 2022 Public Works Project of the Year (Historical Restoration) 20 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. RED MORTON PARK - MAGICAL BRIDGE Red Morton Park is the largest programmed park in the City of Redwood City with athletic fields, tennis courts, play areas, recreational buildings, picnic areas, passive open spaces, skate park, and walking trails. In collaboration with the City of Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, SSA completed the master plan for programmatic, circulation, parking, entrances, signage, and spectating improvements at the park. This process included several community workshops, extensive site analysis with City staff, and involved a design team including civil, structural, traffic, and electrical engineers. The project received funding from the Magical Bridge Foundation, a non- profit organization with the mission to create play for all. This manifested into creative play spaces that far exceeds the Americans with Disabilities Act or universal playgrounds. Magical Bridge playgrounds serve children and adults alike with any disability, including physical, visual, cognitive, or social. The playground opened in December 2020. Click this link for Park Video Top:“Drum Pad” at the Newly Completed Park. Bottom Left: Playhouse at the Park. Bottom Right: Ariel view of Play Area. Location: Redwood City, CA Client: City of Redwood City Project Manager: Briana Cox Subconsultants: Aurum Consulting MME Structural & Civil Mott MacDonald JET Engineering Budget: none established Final Construction: $8.5 million Funding Source: Grants& General Fund Contact: Claudia Olalla City Project Manager (650) 780-7379 colalla@redwoodcity.org AWARD WINNER CPRS 2021 Award of Excellence City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 21 RED MORTON PARK - MAGICAL BRIDGE WATSONVILLE SLOUGH/COMMUNITY FARM LIFE LAB KITCHEN/ STORAGE BIKE PARKING, TYP. BARN PEDESTRIAN CROSS WALK INFORMATION BOOTH GATE PEDESTRAIN CROSSING TO TRAILHEAD LARGE COVERED PICNIC AREA (8 TABLES) TRAILHEAD: TRAIL MAP, DRINKING FOUNTAIN & BENCH FOODTRUCK PICNIC BENCHES PICNIC AREAS, TYP. ENTRANCE SIGN LE E R O A D RETIRED FARM EQUIPMENT FARM TRAIL, TYP. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS COMMUNITY HARVEST GATEWAY WATSONVILLE SLOUGH FARM WATSONVILLE, CA 1" = 30'-0" 05. 19. 2022 01 OF 01 PUBLIC BATHROOM ENTRANCE LIFE LAB BATHROOM ENTRANCE LIFELAB ENTRANCE LIFELAB PLAY AREA 2 ADA VAN PARKING STALL CAR DROP OFF & FOOD TRUCK PARKING 48 STANDARD PARKING STALLS BUS LOADING & PARKING ORCHARD The Watsonville Slough Farm is a 490-acre property owned by the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County. The property encompasses the largest freshwater wetland in the county, including 4 sloughs interlaced throughout the farmland. SSA was hired to design a “Community Harvest” that serves as a welcoming space for the local community and provides access to wetland habitat and organic farm production observation. The design includes a central plaza, two restroom buildings and a parking lot containing a city bus stop, EV chargers and environmentally friendly lighting. The space will support environmental/garden education programs and accommodate events for affiliated organizations. Adjacent to the plaza, a central trailhead leads to a new ADA trail with an amphitheater, two large shade structures for group picnics, and “U-pick” fruit orchards and vegetable plots available at no cost to visitors. Beyond the ADA trail, five miles of dirt trails lead to 2 new boardwalks and 3 observation platforms at the slough edge providing educational opportunities and direct public engagement with the wetlands. Location: Watsonville, CA Client: Santa Cruz County Land Trust Project Manager: Jessica Benet Total Budget: $22 million (Design & Construction) Design: 2022 Construction: Summer 2026 Contact: Mark Bibbo Conservation Project Manager (916) 215-7314 mark.bibbo@ landtrustsantacruz.org Conceptual plan and renderings of Watsonville Slough/Community Farm 22 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. ANTONELLI POND SSA Landscape Architects was hired by the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County to design an accessible trail on either side of Antonelli Pond in Santa Cruz, CA in compliance with California State Park accessibility guidelines. This project builds upon an existing trail system and creates a .4 mile, fully accessible surface using pervious concrete and GraniteCrete paving materials, fitting of the natural environment at Antonelli Pond. Deconstruction of an existing non-compliant dock structure and riparian mitigation efforts were included in the project, pursuant to issuance of a watercourse development permit from the City of Santa Cruz, a report of Waste Discharge for the Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB), and a Streambed Alteration Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). SSA worked closely with the Land Trust and Biotic Resource Group to keep design elements above the mean high water line while limiting disturbance to the existing riparian communi- ty. Funding for design and partial funding for construction was made available through grants from the California State Coastal Conservancy. The project was completed in late Fall 2023. Location: Santa Cruz, CA Client: Land Trust of Santa Cruz County Size: .4 miles, 16,000 SF of trail Budget: 1.4 Million Design: 2020-2021 Construction: 2023 Contact: Bryan Largay Conservation Director (831) 783-5483 Bryan.largay @landtrustsantacruz.org ADA Accessible Trail at Antonelli Pond, Santa Cruz County City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 23 HEART OF SOQUEL PARKWAY The Heart of Soquel Parkway project was completed in 2021, as phases 2 and 3 of the greater Heart of Soquel project with the goal of building a stronger Soquel Village core. The project gives the community of Soquel a place to appreciate the natural environment in the middle of an otherwise urban environment and provides a safe place to travel for pedestrians, bicyclist and students traveling to and from school. The connections this trail provides through the core of Soquel Village were included in the original 1991 Soquel Village Plan. Phases 2 and 3 include a new pervious concrete path from the Heart of Soquel Plaza Park (completed in 2015), along the Soquel Creek, to the pedestrian bridge behind Soquel Elementary School. The project also includes an elevated boardwalk, 3 creek overlooks and rest areas, habitat restoration and planting, trail heads, drainage improvements, fencing, interpretive signage, public art, and lighting. The project was completed in partnership with Soquel Union Elementary School District, Discovery Preschool, and local private property owners. Top: A walking bridge crosses over Soquel Creek. / Bottom Left: Informational signs along the walkway. / Bottom Right: The Soquel Creek flows near the bridge overlook. Location: Soquel, CA Client: County of Santa Cruz Project Manager: Briana Cox Subconsultants: Aurum Consulting Urfer & Associates Butano Geotechnical Whitson Engineers Budget: $1.53 million Funding Source: Grants Contact: Will Fourt Park Planner County of Santa Cruz, Open Space and Cultural Services (831) 454-7910 AWARD WINNER APWA Monterey Bay 2022 Public Works Project of the Year (Transportation) 24 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. Overall Master Plan page 64River Parkway Master PlanSan Benito County page 65River Parkway Master PlanSan Benito County C1 PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE & EQUESTRIAN This trail corridor includes separated (parallel) paved and unpaved trails on the upper terrace. Use C1 when site conditions allow for a wider trail corridor on the upper terrace and it is not feasible to provide an equestrian trail within the ﬂ oodplain further away from urbanized land uses. C2 PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE This narrow trail corridor includes a paved trail only on the upper terrace. Use C2 when a wider trail corridor on the upper terrace is not feasible and/or equestrian use is not compatible with adjacent land uses. Where suitable, also provide an equestrian trail per Trail Setting D1. GUIDELINES • Provide fencing as needed to provide separation/buffer between trails, along steep banks and areas adjacent to sensitive wildlife areas, and adjacent land uses. • In general, limit trail use to daylight hours only. Trail lighting to be installed based on further investigation and analysis of site conditions and trail design. Consider security purposes and property owners/adjacent land use. If installed, shield along trails and bridges to prevent light spillage into riparian and stream corridors. Limit lighting to low bollard-style security-type lighting. • Provide signage listing trail regulations, including trail use designations. Provide wayﬁ nding and directional signage as needed. • Minimize benches and other amenities in conﬁ ned corridor, so as not to impede safe ﬂ ow of trail use. • Provide landscaping as needed for buffers and revegetation. Avoid difﬁ cult to maintain narrow planting strips and installation of irrigation along eroding river banks. Temporary establishment period irrigation is acceptable. CONFINED CORRIDOR SETTING PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE & EQUESTRIAN (PAVED & UNPAVED TRAILS)C1 C1 C2 Trail Corridor 18’-35’ 10’-15’ Paved Trail 8’-10’ 8’-10’ Unpaved Trail 4’-10’ - TrailSeparation 10’ or4’ (w/fence)- Buffer 2’-5’ 2’-5’ Vertical Clearance General 8’ 8’ Vertical Clearance Equestrian 12’ - C PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE(PAVED TRAIL ONLY)C2 page 68River Parkway Master PlanSan Benito County page 69River Parkway Master PlanSan Benito County E1 PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE & EQUESTRIAN (BOTH SIDES OF ROADWAY)This trail corridor includes a paved trail on one side of the roadway and an unpaved trail on the other side of the roadway. Use E1 when the right-of-way is limited and equestrian use is compatible with the adjacent land uses on at least one side of the roadway. E2 PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE & EQUESTRIANThis trail corridor includes separated (parallel) paved and unpaved trails along the roadway on the same side of the road. Use E2 when the right-of-way is sufﬁ ciently wide and equestrian use is compatible with the adjacent land uses. E3 PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE This trail corridor includes a paved trail only along the roadway. Use E3 when the right-of-way is limited in width and/or equestrian use is not compatible with the adjacent land uses. Where suitable, also provide an equestrian trail per Trail Setting D1. GUIDELINES • Locate paved trail closest to roadway. • Provide fencing only as needed for a separation/buffer between trails and along roadways and adjacent land uses. • Provide fencing at intersections to guide users to designated road crossing. • Provide lighting as needed. • Provide signage listing trail regulations, including trail use designations. Provide wayﬁ nding and directional signage as needed. • Provide benches and other amenities near staging areas and access nodes. • Provide landscaping as appropriate. • Install bollards to prevent unauthorized motor vehicle access at intersections. ROADWAY SETTING PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE(PAVED & UNPAVED TRAILS)E2 PEDESTRIAN & SEPARATED BICYCLE(PAVED TRAIL ONLY)E3 PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, & EQUESTRIAN (PAVED & UNPAVED TRAILS)E1 E1 E2 E3 Trail Corridor 12’-15’ 20’-40’ 10’-15’ Paved Trail 8’-10’ 8’-10’ 8’-10’ Unpaved Trail 4’-10’ 4’-10’ - TrailSeparation 10’ or4’ (w/fence) 10’ or4’ (w/fence) - Buffer 2’-5’ 2’-5’ 2’-5’ Vertical Clearance General 8’ 8’ 8’ Vertical Clearance Equestrian 12’ 12’ - E Guidelines excerpts from Master Plan report Scale: N.T.S. Client: County of San Benito, Department of Public Works Location: San Benito County Size: 53 acres and 22 miles of trail Budget: 43 million Design: Dec 2012-April 2013 Construction: Not built Contact: Adam Goldstone, goldstonea@bouldercolorado.gov 303-441-4058 San Benito County selected SSA as the lead for the San Benito River Parkway and Regional Park Master Plan project. The project included three components: an overall Master Plan for a 22-mile River Parkway trail system along the San Benito River, a focused plan for Reach Three of the parkway, and a Master Plan for a 53-acre regional park adjacent to the river. The San Benito River corridor will connect the City of San Juan Bautista in the west to the County Historical Park southeast of Hollister. The Regional Park will be the centerpiece of this trail system offering recreational and career opportunities for the surrounding community. During the project SSA met with an Advisory Committee comprised of stakeholders from Hollister and San Juan Bautista, school districts, regional economic and transportation agencies, and various community organizations and held community workshops to gather suggestions and ideas regarding the goals, concepts, trail routes, and amenities of the proposed River Parkway. Input from these various workshops and meetings were incorporated into the goals and concepts presented in the final River Parkway Master Plan Report. The Master Plan report will be used as a guide by the San Benito Council of County Governments to help with land acquisition, private development planning and building, and as a tool to help fund the trail project. It includes guidelines for the design and development of different corridor conditions. The report was adopted by the San Benito County Parks and Recreation Commission and the County Board of Supervisors. SAN BENITO RIVER PARKWAY MASTER PLAN City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 25 SAN BENITO RIVER PARKWAY MASTER PLAN EE XXHHIIBBIITT BB STANDARD BILLING RATE SCHEDULE Effective through December 31, 2026 PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL SSEERRVVIICCEESS Principal Landscape Architect $287.00/Hour Associate Principal $269.00/Hour Senior Project Manager $259.00/Hour Project Manager II $241.00/Hour Project Manager I $216.00/Hour Senior Landscape Architect $204.00/hour Job Captain/Landscape Architect II $192.00/Hour Landscape Architect I $184.00/Hour Landscape Designer III $179.00/Hour Landscape Designer II/AutoCAD Technician $174.00/Hour Landscape Designer I $164.00/Hour Staff Clerical/Administrative $128.00/Hour RREEIIMMBBUURRSS AA BBLLEE EEXX PPEENNSSEESS SS uubbccoonnssuullttaannttss Direct Billing x 1.10 IInn--HHoouussee OOffffiiccee SS eerrvviiccee ss:: AAss lliisstteedd bbeellooww xx 11..1100 Plotting: Color Bond $4.84/sf Black & White Bond $3.07/sf Vellum $4.73/sf Mylar $10.92/sf Transparencies: Color $3.38/each Black and White $2.34/each Color Laser Prints: 8.5 x 11 $.68/each 11 x 17 $.99/each Blueprints: 24 x 36 $2.10/each 30 x 42 $2.60/each Black & White Laser Prints: 8.5 x 11 $.11/each 11 x 17 $.16/each CD Media: CDR $6.25/each OOuuttssiiddee RReeiimmbbuurrssaabbllee EExxppeennsseess:: Reproduction, photography, shipping and postage, miscellaneous expenses Direct Cost x 1.10 TTrr aa vveell:: Mileage Round Trip from SSA office Current IRS Rate Other travel expenses Direct Cost x 1.10 4. FEE SCHEDULE 26 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. The primary goal at SSA is to act as advocates for the client and the citizens that will be served by the project. From this diversity of work, the SSA team is able to bring a broad spectrum of experience to projects for the City of La Quinta. Services provided include: • CEQA, NEPA, IS, and EIR support and collaboration • Facilitation of public outreach and workshops • Jurisdictional agency coordination • Landscape Design • Park Specific Design • Water Conserving Design • Stormwater Mitigation • Budget and Construction Cost Estimating • Presentation Graphics and 3D renderings • Construction Documentation and Administration • CSI and Caltrans Specifications • Public Bidding Services • Construction Phase Services STATE AGENCY EXPERIENCE • Division of State Architects (DSA) • Water Districts • Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) • California Department of Fish and Wildlife • US Fish and Wildlife • Caltrans • The Army Corps of Engineers • California Coastal Commission • Regional Water Quality Control Board Gardiner Park, City of South San Francisco, CA 5. ADDITIONAL SERVICES City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 27 5. ADDITIONAL SERVICES 6. STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION Our team is made up of experienced, licensed professionals who are accustomed to working on public- sector projects and understand what it takes to deliver them successfully. CITY OF LA QUINTA SUPPORT STAFF Production Principal-In-Charge Associate Principal LEADERSHIP TEAM PROJECT TEAM Project Manager Landscape Architect Senior Landscape Architect Steve Sutherland Briana Cox Jessica Benet Natalie Tan Robert Trautman steve@ssala.com briana@ssala.com jessica@ssala.com robert@ssala.comnatalie@ssala.com Jay Wu jay@ssala.com 28 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. As the lead consultant on many multi-disciplinary projects throughout California, SSA values working as a team and providing professional coordination between client and consultants. We are accustomed to leading large and complex public projects with the average project size of 1-3 acres, and average construction budget of $1-$8.5M. We have worked extensively with many of these firms, and form a cohesive group that understands how to put together a successful project on time and on budget. By providing a steady team of professionals for our clients, there is a consistency in coordination capabilities and strengths. The subconsultants are experts in their fields and embody our philosophy to “do whatever it takes” to meet the needs and expectations of the City of Jurupa Valley. Though each team member brings specific technical skills and experience, we work together in a collaborative manner with the focus on developing cost-effective and sustainable design solutions. The following is a brief overview of each firm’s area of expertise. Salas O’Brien With a team of employee-owners operating from locations across North America, we provide a full range of engineering and technical consulting services for government and private sector clients. From quick-turn projects to the most complex systems, our team is dedicated to providing quality solutions that deliver long-term value. Salas O’Brien will provide the electrical engineering component. BKF Engineers Serving the western United States since 1915, BKF Engineers is a leading civil engineering and surveying firm, successfully planning, designing, surveying, and funding projects. Our legacy is indicative of our resilience and dedication to supporting the technical expertise and collaboration critical to implementing the visions of the communities we serve. By leveraging our diverse project portfolio in combination with innovative design solutions, BKF’s team of nearly 450 experienced members is dedicated to successfully deliver sustainable and dynamic projects for our communities and partners. BKF will provide civil engineering and survey. Donald C. Urfer and Associates, Inc., has been providing structural engineering services in and around the Monterey Bay are since 1977. Located just a few miles from Santa Cruz, we have completed a wide variety of projects including numerous schools, hospital remodels and renovations, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and seismic strengthening of a variety of wood, concrete and unreinforced masonry structures. Urfer will provide structural engineering services as required. 7. SUBCONTRACTING SERVICES Jose Higuera Adobe Park, Milpitas, CA City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 29 7. SUBCONTRACTING SERVICES SSA has never received a claim for any project, public or private. There is no litigation pending that would affect our ability to perform services for the City of La Quinta. Furthermore, SSA has never had a contract terminated by a client due to the performance of our work. We have never defaulted on a contract and we have met all contractual expectations tasked to us. We comply with all local, state, and federal regulations in all of our projects. SSA takes no exceptions to the City of La Quinta standard agreement and meets or exceeds all insurance requirements. 9. INSURANCE (ATTACHMENT 2) Acknowledgment of Insurance Requirements We have reviewed the example Agreement (Attachment 1) for Design Services for the City of La Quinta. We take no exceptions to the agreement and meet all the requirements including the insurance limits. 10. NON-COLLUSION (ATTACHMENT 3) Acknowledgment of Non-collusion 11. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA (ATTACHMENT 4) Acknowledgment of Addenda 8. DISCLOSURES 30 | SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. 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I am _________________________________ of ______________________________, (Title) (Company) Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001): $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate OR $2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate $5,000,000 per occurrence/$5,000,000 aggregate Must include the following endorsements: General Liability Additional Insured General Liability Primary and Non-contributory Commercial Automobile Liability (at least as broad as ISO CA 0001): $1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage Auto Liability Additional Insured Workers’ Compensation (per statutory requirements): Statutory Limits / Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per accident or disease Must include the following endorsements: Workers’ Compensation Endorsement with Waiver of Subrogation; OR Workers’ Compensation Declaration of Sole Proprietor (if applicable) Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): Errors and Omissions liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per claim Cyber Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate Steven Sutherland IOA USA CEO and Principal SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. 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Page 12 of 15 ATTACHMENT 3 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal I, ________________________________________ (name) hereby declare as follows: I am _________________________________ of ______________________________, (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 all 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, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Proposer Signature: __________________________________________________ Proposer Name: __________________________________________________ Proposer Title: __________________________________________________ Company Name: __________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ Steven Sutherland CEO and Principal SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. Steven Sutherland CEO and Principal SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. 303 Potrero Street, Suite 40-C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 City of La Quinta | On-Call Landscape Architectural Services | 33 Page 12 of 15 ATTACHMENT 3 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal I, ________________________________________ (name) hereby declare as follows: I am _________________________________ of ______________________________, (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 all 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, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal. 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