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November 10, 2021
Nick Mangkalakiri
Assistant City Engineer,
City of Cypress
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Re: Request for Proposals Professional Design Services Arnold Cypress Park Renovation Project
Dear Mr. Mangkalakiri,
We understand the success of the Arnold Cypress Park renovation project is very important
to the City, and the surrounding residents of Cypress. A key factor to the success of your
project will be determined by the selection of a dynamic, creative and professional
consultant team with the required skills, experience and one that is a good “fit” to achieve
your design goals. We are that team. We bring to your project our experience with both new
park design and existing park renovations. We have experience in traditional park planning,
nature and specialty park planning, trail and fitness design and the development of uniquely
creative and educational park facilities. Based in Rancho Cucamonga and with a project
manager who is a resident of Norwalk, we will be able respond to your project needs quickly.
We understand you have an assertive timeline to meet your project goals and we have the
team and abilities to meet your established time frame for the completion of the project.
We understand that the City is looking to hire a consultant to perform site planning and design
development, along with the final Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for Arnold Cypress
Park. The park concept is to feature amenities as determined from several previous community
meetings. The Park redesign is to include softball fields and sports lighting, two age-appropriate
playground areas, exercise stations, benches, water stations, improved walking paths, security
lighting and other amenities as derived during the community discovery process. Irrigation and
planting will include retention and/or relocation of mature on-site trees, drought tolerant
landscape planting and low water use irrigation design. We have included an expanded
conceptual design graphic on page 17, that illustrates our creativity and desire to assist the City
with the project. This just a preliminary interpretation that will be refined and designed in
collaboration with City Staff during the preparation of the three additional concept plans.
The city is seeking a dynamic team who can provide creative solutions and timely delivery of
final plans on an assertive schedule with a design and construction document completion date
of June 2022.
Located in nearby Rancho Cucamonga, we have a 30-year history of providing design
excellence and customer service. Architerra Design Group’s (ADG) staff for this project will
consist of President Richard Krumwiede, #2834, as principal of record, who will provide project
and team oversight; Director of Design Gregg Denson, #4302, who will oversee the preliminary
and design development phases; Director of Production David Dahlke, #4094, who will provide
construction document oversight, in-house plan checking, and quality control; and Robert
Collings, who will be the Project Manager for the duration of the contract. Mr. Collings will serve
as the main point of contact with the city along with maintaining project schedule and
coordination of the grant compliance deliverables. He is a resident of Norwalk and his proximity
to the project along with his pride of community will be a valuable asset in guiding the park
design to completion.
Our design team includes some of the finest professional design and construction planning firms
in Southern California and features architectural design by TR Design Group Architects, civil and
survey services by Andreasen Engineering, lighting, and electrical engineering by JCA
Engineering, Inc., geotechnical evaluations from Geotek, Inc., arborist services provided by
Monarch Environmental, cost estimating by Cumming, and 3D renderings and fly overs by
3DIkon. Optional environmental services are provided by VCS Environmental. We have also
provided optional structural engineering from JRMA if there are any structural calculations
required outside of the planned buildings.
In this proposal we have provided a thorough overview of our assumptions of the City’s issues
and needs, a detailed scope of services for completion of a successful project, references for
five projects completed by our office that demonstrates our qualifications to meet the unique
needs of this project and a detailed schedule providing benchmarks effectively and creatively
for the completion of each phase of the project. I am confident with this submittal that we have
provided the City of Cypress with a valuable, in-depth, and thorough proposal outlining the
work plan and tasks needed to successfully complete the plans for developing Arnold Cypress
Park. We are ready to begin work immediately.
As owner and president, I am authorized to submit proposals, negotiate fees, and terms on
behalf of Architerra Design Group with the City of Cypress. As principal of record, I will personally
be available throughout the term of the project, and my California license, physical address,
internet address, telephone, and fax numbers are shown on our letterhead.
Sincerely,
Richard Krumwiede, President PLA #2834
email: rkrumwiede@architerradesigngroup.com
Proposed Project Team ............................................................................ Page 1
Organizational Chart ................................................................................ Page 2
Qualifications & Relative Experience ..................................................... Page 3
Villegas Park, City of Riverside; Day Creek Park, Rancho Cucamonga;
Phil & Nell Soto Park, City of Pomona; Amphitheater & Park, City of
Moreno Valley; Desi House Park, City of Eastvale
Project Understanding .............................................................................. Page 9
Conceptual Design Graphic/Narrative ............................................... Page 12
Scope of Services .................................................................................... Page 14
Project Schedule ..................................................................................... Page 22
Quality Control and Assurance ............................................................. Page 23
ADG Resumes .......................................................................................... Page 24
Subconsultant Resumes ......................................................................... Page 26
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ADG Staff & Project Team
Architerra Design Group will serve as the Primary Consultant for the project, with President Richard
Krumwiede PLA#2834, providing contract, and team oversight. Gregg Denson PLA#4302, Director
of Design, will lead the conceptual/design development processes, while David Dahlke PLA#4094,
will provide technical oversight and quality control during all phases of the project. Project Manager
Robert Collings will provide daily scheduling, project management and be the main point of
contact with City Staff throughout the duration of the project’s contract.
Mr. Collings is a resident of Norwalk, and his proximity will allow him to be nimble and responsive to
City needs. He will bring 100% availability to City Staff for the duration of the project. He has a wealth
of experience working with both public and private developers and has an extensive background
in sports field design with both synthetic and natural turf play surfaces. All work will be performed
and coordinated from our office in Rancho Cucamonga, a short drive to the City of Cypress.
Project Team:
We have assembled a topnotch team of sub-consultants, all with a successful track record
working on park projects both with ADG and others.
TR Design Architecture (TRD) who will provide the architectural design and construction plans
for the ±1,500 s.f. multi-purpose recreation center including interior amenities such as kitchen
and restroom facilities, along with any custom structures (picnic, restroom, picnic shelter) that
may be programmed during the design development phase including MEP and building
structural.
Andreasen Engineering, Inc. (AEI) will provide Civil Engineering and topographic survey to
include a comprehensive site survey, including an offsite utility investigation of all utilities serving
the site, final grading plans, drainage, water and sewer, as well as the WQMP.
JCA Engineering (JCA) will provide electrical and lighting designs for the park site, along with
sports field lighting in coordination with a sports field lighting manufacturer such as Musco
Lighting.
GeoTek Inc., will provide all geo-technical evaluations and reports for the project.
Monarch Environmental will provide arborist services to include assessment and GIS mapping for
salvation, removal and/or relocation of existing tree inventory.
VCS Environmental will provide the optional initial negative declaration or mitigation negative
declaration studies and environmental site assessment/hazardous materials surveys.
JRMA will provide optional as needed structural engineering services for any non- prefab
structures (multi-purpose room excluded) walls and fences that will be conceived upon during
the design development phase of the project.
Cummings will provide cost estimating services during the Conceptual Design phase and
Construction Document phases to ensure our designs and plans are constituent with the City’s
construction budget realities.
3D Ikon will provide 3D renderings and animated flyovers to convey design intent.
An organizational chart for our entire team is found on the immediate ensuing page.
We have included resumes and qualifications for ADG Staff and key team members including subconsultants on Page 23
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2Architerra Design Group & TeamOrganizational Chart – Arnold Cypress ParkDirector of ProductionDavid Dahlke PLA#4094Director of DesignGregg Denson PLA#4302Director of MarketingJohn HuberAdministration ManagerKiley SandovalPresidentRichard Krumwiede PLA#2834Consultant TeamTR Design Architects Inc.Architect Community CenterJCA Engineering, Inc.Electrical EngineeringAndreasen Engineering, Inc.Civil Engineering, Topo SurveysGeoTek Inc.Geotechnical StudiesVCS EnvironmentalEnvironmental Studies and AssemsmentsCummingsCost Estimations3D Ikon3D Renderings of Conceptual DesignsMonarch EnvironmentalArboristJRMAStructural CalculationsProject ManagersRobert CollingsPeter Dalman PLA#5488Andrew Krumwiede PLA#6692Ryan Skolny PLA#6551Landscape DesignersDawn RourkMunicipal Plan Check CoordinatorSarah FisherJuan GarciaDarrel SwallaRaphael TumbokonLaura VasquezMichael Wagner
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Relevant Experience & References
The firm was established in 1991 by Richard Krumwiede PLA#2834, a licensed Landscape
Architect with over 35 years’ experience in the landscape design and construction industry.
Architerra is a locally based firm, founded in San Bernardino County and located in Rancho
Cucamonga, California, celebrating 30 years in the Inland Empire.
The primary goal of ADG is to be attentive to our client needs by producing aesthetic,
drought tolerant, sustainable, cost effective, and innovative design solutions. We achieve
this by developing strong design concepts that guide each project from the initial design
phase to final construction. Consistently striving to achieve this goal, we work with the client
to produce projects of lasting value. We are native planting designers and utilize efficient,
state of the art irrigation and LID principals in every project.
Our project experience covers public and private developments of all sizes. These projects
include public agency projects (parks, civic center, fire stations, service facilities, LMD design
guidelines and streetscapes, open space design, trails and water quality); institutional
projects (university, college, high school, middle school, elementary schools, and health care
facilities); and private development projects (master planned communities, commercial
and industrial developments).
Technical skills range from the preparation of simple design tissue sketches, to formal and
elaborate presentation plans, perspective drawings, construction documents, design
guidelines, manuals, and construction observation services. The office is also digitally
functional, utilizing the latest software including Auto CAD, Adobe Creative Suite and
Microsoft Teams.
As one of the Inland Empire's largest Landscape Architecture firms, our Clients have the
advantage of speedy project delivery, attentive customer service, and the production of
high-quality deliverables throughout all phases of project development. Our office is fully
staffed with credentialed, professional employees, including six California licensed
landscape architects. The entirety of our staff holds either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in
Landscape Architecture, or other complimentary fields.
We have a 30-year history of providing our clients with excellent customer service and
designing award winning projects. ADG has cultivated a reputation for high quality design,
including being awarded the 2021 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Honor
Award for Phil and Nell Soto Park in Pomona, and the 2021 Merit Awards for our work on The
Farm at Fairplex and the Joshua Tree Desert View Conservation Area Park.
The following project references highlight our skills and creativity along with proven
successful completion of park projects providing similar scope and amenities that
have been identified by the City and the Community as key to a successful
rehabilitation of the Arnold Cypress Park and facilities.
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Project References
Villegas Park
ADG was the prime consultant facilitating all subs including Architectural (TR Design),
Electrical (JCA Engineering, Inc.) in the preparation of the conceptual community center
building renovation plans, and the preparation of a conceptual landscape master plan
and construction documents for Villegas Park, in Riverside, CA.
The renovation of the approximately 20-acre park included the rehabilitation of the
17,000 s.f. community center, parking lots, aquatic center, tot-lot, community bandstand,
group picnic facilities, and multiple active sport fields. Improvements included: ADA
upgrades to walkways and parking areas throughout the park, the addition of landscape
elements such as trees and planter areas where appropriate to enhance the existing
landscape areas, an extensive remodel of the existing community center.
Community outreach meetings where conducted by Architerra, (including a Spanish
translator provided by Architerra), and CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental
Design) was utilized in the design process. Additional exterior design elements included
a new primary entrance to the site, perimeter and interior fencing, exercise stations,
sports fields, surveillance cameras and emergency vehicle access roads. Additionally, a
bio swale for on- and off-site ground water recharges, security, and sports lighting,
Team Members: ADG (Prime), JCA Engineering, TR Design Architecture, Cumming (cost
estimating).
Contact: Randy McDaniel, Deputy Director, City of Riverside Parks and Recreation, (951)
826-2006, 6927 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92506.
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Day Creek Park
Preparation of landscape architectural design development, and construction
documents for this 10-acre park site. Amenities included: parking lot, enhanced paving
at pedestrian entries, removable bollards, wood arbor, pilasters, garden wall, monument
signage, tot-lot play structure with rubberized surfacing (2-5 years), restroom/storage
building, fenced tennis courts, picnic areas with table/BBQ/trash, group picnic area with
large, covered shelter, streetlights, looped walkway, softball/baseball fields, soccer field,
and sports lighting. A joint project of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Suncal Homes.
Team Members: ADG (Prime).
Contact: Steve Relph, Maintenance Supervisor, City of Rancho Cucamonga. (909)477-
2730 ext 4116, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.
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Phil & Nell Soto Park, Pomona
Recently completed this new 1.76-acre passive nature-oriented park, located in the
Wilton Heights Historic District of Pomona was developed in conjunction with a Rivers and
Mountain Conservancy Grant and a State of California Urban Greening grant program.
ADG conducted community outreach meetings with City staff, complete with our in-
house Spanish translator. Features of the park include graphic educational and
interpretive signage highlighting the area’s historic significance of citrus and agriculture
and the native habitat, utilization of local native plants, permeable paving, exercise
stations, perimeter fencing, shade structures, picnic areas, children’s play area, butterfly
and hummingbird garden, bio swale detention garden, riparian woodland garden,
native California grassland meadow, decomposed granite walkways with trail mile
markers, and pathway lighting.
Team Members: ADG (Prime), JCA Engineering, Andreasen Engineering.
Contact: Rene Guerrero, City Engineer, City of Pomona. (909) 620-2261, 505 South Garey
Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91769.
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Civic Center Amphitheater and Park, Moreno Valley
ADG was contracted by the City to prepare the conceptual design and construction
documents as the prime consultant for the 8-acre Civic Center Municipal Amphitheater.
Conceptual designs for the outdoor amphitheater include a fully operational public
performance stage, terraced seating for 500-600 audience, and an informal sloped lawn
area for potential overflow seating. Theater design includes ADA vehicular and
pedestrian accessibility along with ADA seating within the theater. Other amenities
include an informal lawn play area along with a sloped lawn area for the Annual Moreno
Valley Snow Day and Holiday Festival. Our design also includes a “front of house” control
booth for theatrical stage lighting, audio and video production. Backstage accessibility
includes production and maintenance vehicle access for production load-ins and strikes.
A primary paseo will provide ample room for City events and vendors, while connecting
to existing paseos at the Civic Center complex. ADA accessible restroom facilities are
included in the design and are readily accessible from the theater seating area. Planting
will include a plant palate of native and drought tolerant ornamentals and climate
appropriate shade trees.
Primary vehicle access is located at Veterans Way and includes entrance
monumentation and directional signage. Parking for 360 vehicles is included in the
design. Diamond planters are included in the parking lot design for appropriate tree and
ornamental plantings.
Team Members: ADG (Prime), JCA Engineering, Andreasen Engineering, 3DIkon.
Contact: Patti Solano, Parks & Community Services Director, City of Moreno Valley,
(951)413-3709, 14075 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
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The Desi (Arnaz) House Park, Eastvale
ADG provided program development, community outreach and a final master plan for
the historic 4,400 SF Desi House and surrounding 2.5-acre park space. Originally designed
by Desi Arnaz (“I Love Lucy”), to reflect his childhood home in Santiago, Cuba, the home
was constructed in Corona in 1960 and later moved to its current site overlooking the
Santa Ana River in Eastvale California.
The Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) acquired the Desi House and it’s 2.5-acre
surrounding site with the intent of further restoring the Spanish Style home and developing
the surrounding site for use by the Eastvale community. The Desi House site provides a
unique opportunity to tie the structure and it’s use to the adjacent Santa Ana River trail
being developed by JCSD.
After research and site analysis, ADG designed and implemented a community charrette
process to assist JCSD in gaining consensus for the best “program uses” which would
minimize neighborhood conflicts, while providing the highest use opportunities of the site
for the Eastvale community. ADG then developed site design alternatives for
presentation to District and the community, which were then refined into a preferred
master plan for the property. ADG recently completed the construction documents and
the project is currently under construction.
Team Members: ADG (Prime), JCA Engineering, TR Design Architecture, 3D Ikon,
Cumming (cost estimations).
Contact: Travis Viseth, Parks & Recreation Manager, Jurupa Community Services District,
(951) 727-3524, 13820 Schleisman Road, Eastvale, CA 92880
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Project Understanding
The City is looking for an efficient and creative team to take a comprehensive approach to
the rehabilitation planning and design of the 14.5-acre Arnold Cypress Neighborhood park.
Arnold Cypress Park is overdue for a makeover. The current park amenities have long
“exceeded their design life” and is due for a major overhaul. The City is looking for a
consultant who can work with the City and the community at large to update and remodel
the entire park site. While the RFP states that the park is being designed for a
“rehabilitation,” we will approach the design almost as if it is a brand-new park. While much
of the infrastructure will remain in place, the layout- and all the proposed amenities will
amount to virtually a complete overhaul.
ADG has experience in both rehabilitation design and new park construction and will use
our experience in both to inform the design direction to coalesce with the conceptual
designs that were ascertained through the three community design workshops. On page
12, we have included an overall conceptual design that illustrates our current
interpretations of community expectations. ADG along with our team of design and
planning professionals will work with the City and the community to refine their vision to
create a park design for the next generation of Arnold Cypress Park users.
The City is looking for a consultant who can integrate community input into compelling
designs, present the design intent to the Stakeholders and City Staff, and implement
feedback to the successful completion of the designs.
Our history includes the proven successful ability to understand initial design concepts
and the vision of the community stakeholders to present concepts in creative and
illustrative ways. Our ability to convey design intent will be augmented with the use of
plan view and amenities boards for the presentation of three concept plans, which will
clearly show design intent through our presentations to Parks and Recreation Commission
and City Council, along with City Staff. Much as we did with the Desi House Project for
the Jurupa Community Services District, and for both Hamilton Park and Phil and Nell Soto
Park, for the City of Pomona– we will create compelling graphics and story boards, that
fully illustrate the conceptual and practical reasoning behind our creative design
solutions and present them in concise and understandable ways.
The City wishes to create a safe family friendly, multigenerational sports and recreation park.
We understand that the City wants a “family friendly” park design. In addition to the
community affirming amenities like sports fields, picnic structures, exercise stations along
a walking path and a multi-purpose room, a family friendly park needs to be a safe park,
one that encourages healthy community usage in a safe and welcoming environment.
One way to achieve this goal is with CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design). ADG designs parks that utilize CPTED principles– a design approach utilizing
strategic placement of plants, shrubs and hardscape in ways that create a space with
fewer attractive nuisances, along with clear line of sight from both inside and outside of
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the park. We use CPTED principles in all our park designs including Villegas Park in
Riverside and Phil and Nell Soto Park in Pomona to create family friendly parks with safe
defensible spaces.
The City is looking for consultants who understand current building and landscaping
health and safety codes, mandates and standards including current ADA compliance
requirements.
The Park, originally built in 1949, will have many accessibility issues to be addressed. In
addition, the new snack bar and kitchen facilities will have to comply with all health and
safety codes and the overall landscape will need to adhere to all State and Local
Landscape water use mandates. Every key member of our assembled team are current
in their license to practice in the State of California and remain abreast of all applicable
codes and standards. Our team will create all our plans to accommodate community
member access regardless of abilities and strengths.
The City wishes to construct a ±1,500 s.f. community multi-purpose room with kitchen and
restroom facilities to serve as a venue for rental, educational, and community events.
ADG has been prime consultant on many park projects that include both landscape and
building design. ADG was the prime consultant along with TR Design for the Villegas Park
rehabilitation project in Riverside and the Jurupa Community Services District’s Desi House
Park and Community Center project in the City of Eastvale. Which included the redesign
and renovation of an existing structures into a fully functional community and event
center. ADG was also prime consultant for the City of Moreno Valley Civic Center Park
Amphitheater where successfully provided the conceptual designs and construction
documents for this ±8-acre park and newly constructed performance venue. Design
amenities include the aesthetic and structural design for the fully operational
amphitheater stage, walkways, seating, parking lot design and native and drought
tolerant planting throughout.
The City requires a consultant who has the skill and resources to provide the sports field
design including lighting and amenities, as well as snack bar and restroom facilities.
Arnold Cypress Park is home to the Cypress Girls Softball League an institution in the City
for nearly fifty years, a storied organization that runs age appropriate league play from
Tee Ball up to U16 divisions. ADG Project Manager Robert Collings has provided sports
field design (natural and artificial turf) and coordination for schools, public agencies, and
private ball field construction. He along with our Director of Design, Gregg Denson, will
not only efficiently design and manage the construction documents for the sports fields,
but will create designs that facilitate multi-league usage, appropriate amenities to
support the leagues and venues with family friendly spectator options. The City is also
looking to design a pickle ball court as another sport option.
ADG has designed several pickleball courts for both public and private agencies. Our
electrical consultant will coordinate with Musco or other sports lighting supplier to create
an efficient sports field lighting design. For the restroom and snack bar, we will explore
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both prefabricated and custom constructed options within the design development
phase, providing the City with attractive and cost-effective options to choose from. We
have included two parks with comprehensive sports amenities in our relevant experience
including Day Creek Park, in Rancho Cucamonga and Villegas Park in the City of
Riverside.
Design development and preparation of construction documents on an assertive schedule
with design documents to be completed by June 2022 with construction of the park
targeted for completion June of 2023.
We understand that timing for completion of our plans is important to the City. The park
is long overdue for a rehabilitation and the City is requesting and ambitious timeline for
completion of design documents for the project. As one of the largest landscape
architecture firms in the Inland Empire, we are fully staffed with credentialed, qualified
and motivated design professionals, including 6 California licensed, professional
landscape architects. We have assembled a professional and creative team, all with the
proven success in managing complex construction and design projects. We are ready
and able to begin your high priority park project in earnest. Our detailed schedule to
design completion is located on page 22, followed by our Quality Assurance Program.
These documents are your assurance that the City will receive impeccable deliverables,
provided on time and within budget.
The City wishes to create a park with community affirming amenities such as age
appropriate tot-lots, perimeter walking trail with exercise stations and other features to
accentuate the family friendly park for all users.
ADG has designed numerous parks for many cities in Southern California. From passive
recreational parks, walking trail and exercise themed parks, sustainable nature parks with
interpretive elements and grant funded requirements, to event centered community
parks– our park portfolio is as unique and varied as the Cities for whom we have worked.
We look forward to the challenges and rewards offered by the design opportunities and
the chance to work with the City of Cypress on the Arnold Cypress Park Project. We have
the skills, staff and creativity to create a park that is sure to be a treasured community
asset for years to come.
The City wishes to maintain and save many of the existing trees.
The Park has many mature existing trees, and we included the services of Arborist Evin
Lambert with Monarch Environmental to assess the viability of existing tree inventory and
ascertain which trees can be retained and incorporated into the new design either in
place or by relocation. Services include a comprehensive health and viability survey along
with GIS mapping of existing trees.
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Conceptual Design Graphic
Preliminary Design Ideas from ADG
Based on the provided conceptual design and our review of the site and other
conditions, we have prepared this illustrative graphic highlighting our ability to apply
design input gathered from the community meetings.
This conceptual design is only preliminary and would be further refined and revised to
include the three separate conceptual design as requested in the City RFP.
This conceptual design presentation is your assurance that ADG has the skills and
capacity, along with the depth and breadth of creativity, to prepare compelling and
illustrative planning and design documents for the successful completion of Arnold
Cypress Park.
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Scope of Services
ADG has reviewed the scope of service requirements for the design of Arnold Cypress Park
identified in the RFP for this project. Based on these requirements, ADG, and its team of
consultants, agrees to perform the following services for the Professional Fees indicated.
Copies of our hourly rates, and a comprehensive cost spreadsheet can be found in fee
envelope. While we have provided an overview of our subconsultants scopes herewith, we
have also included their detailed proposals and scopes in the fee envelope.
A. Meetings Phase:
1. Architerra Design Group (ADG) Meetings:
a. Conduct a Team project kick-off meeting with City to discuss design direction and project schedule. Determine dates for Design review meetings with City Staff (4), attendance at Park and Recreation Meetings (2), and City Council Meetings (2).
b. Architect, Civil Engineer and Electrical Engineer will attend the kick-off meeting with City and Team, and attend (1) design review meeting via zoom.
c. Team coordination meetings with project consultants as needed.
d. Prepare meeting summary notes for distribution to project team.
B. Conceptual Design Phase:
1. Landscape Architectural services will include:
a. Conduct a Site Visit to thoroughly review and document existing conditions and
evaluate opportunities and constraints.
b. Prepare graphic site analysis and written site analysis summary report detailing the project site’s existing features, opportunities, and constraints.
c. Prepare design base sheet from site survey. One sheet @ 1” = 40’ scale on 30” x 42” sheet size.
d. Develop three new informal tissue conceptual design alternative plans at 40-scale on 30”x42” format (one sheet each), with sports fields, buildings, parking areas, walkway
paving, site features and amenities and planting layouts for City review and discussion. The concepts will be hand drawn colored concepts, which will be scanned into electronic format with notes and legends added for presentation to the
city.
e. Prepare a preliminary plant palette.
f. Prepare preliminary irrigation MAWA and ETWU Calculations for one design alternative.
g. Based on the City’s selection of a preferred design alternative, ADG will incorporate any City comments and Prepare a Final CAD Conceptual Design Master Plan at 40-scale on 30”x42” format for City approval.
h. Prepare CAD Feature Plan Enlargements at 10-scale (2) on 30”x42” format of features such as: Concession/Restroom area, Sports Field, Sport Courts, Play areas, Shade Structures.
i. Color rendering of CLMP and Feature Enlargement Plans.
j. Prepare Theme and Material Boards of selected site amenities, gazebo structures, and plant photos. (Anticipate two 30”x42” boards)
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k. Prepare three (3) eyelevel exterior day time views and one (1) one minute video fly over of the preferred design alternative.
l. Telephone Consultation, Consultant Coordination, and Project Administration.
2. Civil Engineering services (Andreasen Engineering, Inc.) to include:
a. Site Review & Research. Research will begin immediately following the Notice to
proceed. Information sources reviewed include: • Existing plans, maps, and survey data
• Utility information
• Field observation
b. Surveying & Mapping. Field surveys will begin as soon as existing maps, needed for
control, are obtained. Field surveys will include:
• Project Control – Locate sufficient, existing, centerline and/or boundary
monuments to effectively calculate the boundary from record maps, deed(s) and or title report.
• Horizontal and vertical control – Establish horizontal and vertical control onsite tied
to boundary and Orange County Public Works GPS 3695 for benchmark.
• Topographic Aerial Survey – Locate all topographic features and facilities within
the project site and extending - out 25 feet on all sides.
• Mapping – Prepare base map showing record boundary, centerline and any pertinent data from record drawings. Prepare topographic map at desired scale with one-foot contours showing all site features, utilities, buildings, trees, etc.
• Miscellaneous survey data as needed.
c. Provide base mapping and CAD files for the project, at 20 scale.
3. Geotechnical services (GeoTek) will include:
a. Site mark-out for Dig Alert
b. Six (6) geotechnical borings (6 borings to 20 feet or refusal), logged by a geologist/engineer.
c. 2 infiltration borings (assuming 5 feet, to be confirmed by the civil) and supplies.
d. Subsequent infiltration testing
e. Typical lab testing (moisture/density, expansion index, corrosion suite, direct shear, proctor, R-value for parking lot design)
f. One preliminary geotechnical and infiltration evaluation report.
4. Architectural services (TR Design Group) will include:
a. Conduct site investigations.
b. Meet with Project Committee to confirm program.
c. Coordinate design with ADG’s team and our engineers. (Architect is responsible for
Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Plumbing design.
d. Develop conceptual design plans (three architectural building alternatives) and present to Project Committee.
e. Consult with governing agencies as needed.
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f. Develop Conceptual documents which include floor plans and elevation studies. Design shall depict relationships of functional areas, building utilization, and program adjacencies. A preliminary building code analysis shall be reviewed at this time.
g. Coordinate with ADG’s Cost Estimator and suggest possible changes for any value engineering.
h. Submit Conceptual Design documents for Project Committee review and approval.
5. Cost Estimating Consultant (Cumming) services will include:
a. Statement of Probable Construction Cost (SOPC) at the end of Conceptual design phase for one selected scheme for the project.
6. Provide Arborist Tree Survey (Monarch Environmental).
a. Evaluation and Report of existing trees will include summary of findings, GIS map, and a spread sheet listing data for each tree.
7. Environmental Services (VCS Environmental) will include:
a. Provide a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment/Hazardous Material Survey at the site. A report describing the sample locations, test results, and guidelines for
mitigation. A report will be suitable for submission as a pre-demolition report for both structures.
“Optional” Environmental Services – Negative Declaration:
• Initial Study/Negative Declaration
• Biological Site Survey
• Cultural Resources Record Searches
• Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Report
• Noise Report
• Energy Calculations and Memorandum
“Optional” Environmental Services – Mitigated Negative Declaration:
• Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
1. Project Initiation
2. CEQA Initial Study/Assessment
3. Administrative Draft IS/MND
4. Public Draft IS/MND
5. Final IS/MND
6. Project Management and Meetings
7. Circulation Tasks and Reimbursables
• Biological Site Survey
• Cultural Resources Record Searches
• Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Report
• Noise Report
• Energy Calculations and Memorandum
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C. Design Development Phase (30% Complete Plans):
1. Landscape Architectural services will include:
a. Prepare the final overall CAD site plans at 20- scale, on four (4) 24”x36” sheets.
b. Based on any additional City feedback from the Conceptual Landscape Master Plan, provide CAD design development/refinement of overall site at 20-scale; with
footprints of community center, sports fields, site amenities, hardscape, parking lot, tot-lot, planter areas, bioswales, etc.
c. Provide final prefabricated site amenity manufacturer cut sheet selections for site
features such tot-lot play equipment, picnic shelters, benches, picnic tables, etc. Product catalog cuts of selected amenities will be assembled into book formfor the
City’s approval.
d. Coordinate any required design development grading concept for the park such as
proposed grades, drainage swales & retention areas, berms, and hardscape grades to both verify ADA accessibility and communicate our design intent to our Civil Engineer. Civil Engineer will then review and prepare the design development grading/drainage plans.
e. Prepare design development demolition and clearing plans, 4 sheets at 20 scale,
showing all removals and items to remain or be relocated.
f. Prepare design development construction plans, 4 sheets at 20 scale, showing all
proposed new construction items with legends.
g. Prepare a design development-planting plan with color-coded tree, shrub and ground cover layout with species and sizes.
h. Determine water, sewer, and power requirements and coordinate with Civil Engineer and Electrical Engineer.
i. Prepare a design development irrigation plan identifying proposed equipment, P.O.C. location, mainline runs and associated landscape zones and estimated flow rates.
j. Telephone Consultation, Consultant Coordination, and Project Administration.
2. Civil Engineering services (AEI) will include:
a. Conceptual grading plan. Conceptual grading plan will be prepared based on a
conceptual grading design provided by ADG for one selected scheme. The
conceptual grading plan will include:
• Contour grading
• Pathway alignment
• Locations of amenities
• Parking lot location and configuration, including street access
• Drainage
• Utility services
• ADA compliance for all features
3. Architectural Design Development services (TRDG) will include:
a. Meet with Project Committee to review design and provide refinement. Coordinate
design with ADG’s team and our engineers.
b. Develop Design Development documents which include drawings, outline
specifications, and preliminary engineering calculations and analysis shall be
performed for all major disciplines. Detailed development of project components
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shall occur. Construction materials, methodologies, major products and materials,
and required equipment shall also be determined.
c. Structural design studies shall be completed to primarily assess the best structural
concepts for the facility. The mechanical system design shall be developed based
upon zoning requirements, capacities, and program criteria.
d. Coordinate with ADG’s Cost Estimator to update the cost estimate.
e. Submit Design Development documentation for Project Committee review and
approval.
D. Construction Document Phase (60%, 90%, and 100% Complete PS&E):
1. Landscape Architectural services will include:
a. Provide Title Sheet preparation.
b. Prepare 20-scale site demolition and clearing plans – the plans will identify items which can be performed safely by volunteer labor. The plan will also provide for recycling
existing materials as much as possible. (4 sheets).
c. Prepare a 20-scale overall construction layout plans for site elements indicating horizontal control dimensions, callouts for all paving materials and finishes, site
furniture, amenities, and light standard locations. (4 sheets).
d. Prepare construction enlargement plans for community center, restroom, sports fields,
and play areas. (2 sheets).
e. Prepare construction details for site plan features such as sports fields, sport courts, fencing, hardscape, entry monuments, shade trellis, arbors, seat-walls, picnic tables,
barbecues, etc., as required for City approval.
f. Review & coordinate Architect’s Construction Document Package for inclusion into the
submittal package.
g. Review & coordinate Civil Engineer's Precise Grading Plan for inclusion into the submittal
package.
h. Review and coordinate Electrical Engineering Plans for inclusion into the submittal package.
i. Prepare a 20-scale irrigation plans for park site in compliance with California Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. (4 sheets).
j. Prepare irrigation details.
k. Prepare Water Efficiency Landscape Worksheet.
l. Prepare Irrigation Controller Charts.
m. Prepare a 20-scale planting plans for park site in compliance with California Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. (4 sheets).
n. Prepare planting details.
o. Prepare a Planting/Irrigation Hydro-zone Plan.
p. Provide book format Construction, Irrigation, and Planting Specifications.
q. Provide Soils agronomical Test and Soils Management Report.
r. Prepare an Annual Irrigation and Planting Maintenance Schedule.
s. Provide in-house quality control plan checking.
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t. Submit completed plans to the city for agency processing and plan check review at the 60%, 90% and 100% completion levels.
u. Provide City Plan Check and Constructability Review Corrections.
v. Prepare a Statement of Probable Construction Costs based upon final plans
w. Telephone Consultation, Consultant Coordination, and Project Administration.
2. Architectural services (TRDG) will include:
a. Meet with Project Committee to review design and provide refinement.
b. Coordinate design with ADG’s team and our engineers.
c. Prepare final CD documents which include drawings, specifications, and supporting calculations. Engineering systems design shall be finalized and completed.
d. Coordinate with ADG’s Cost Estimator to develop the final cost estimate.
e. Submit Construction Documents documentation for Project Committee’s review and
approval.
f. Submit to required governing agencies for plan review, incorporate corrections and modifications, and obtain final approval (permit ready).
3. Civil Engineering services (AEI) will include:
a. Water Quality Management Plan
• A Water Quality Management Plan will be prepared for the site. The WQMP will conform to the latest approved version of the Orange County Stormwater
Program Model WQMP Guidance Document.
• The WQMP will be based on the Best Management Practices, BMP’s set out at the beginning of the project which will include a bioswale and efficient irrigation.
b. Final Design. The final design will be based on the approved Design Development plan (30% Complete CD). The final improvement plans will include:
• ADA compliance for all features, including parking access and an accessible path of travel.
• Final precise grading with horizontal and vertical alignment for all pathways and
parking areas and contours for all graded areas. Pathways will be designed for sustainability, with decomposed granite as a surface where appropriate.
Concrete walkways will be provided where needed to provide accessible pathways.
• Parking areas. Parking areas will include pavement sections based on the Geotechnical Report recommendations and will use recycled material and rubberized asphalt concrete to the greatest extent possible.
• Site Drainage will be designed to utilize a bioswales where feasible. c. Quantities and Cost estimate. Construction quantities will be calculated, and a
preliminary construction cost estimate coordinated with project estimator.
d. Specifications. Specifications will be prepared based on Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction with book format modifications.
e. Quality Control & Assurance. All documents produced for the project will be carefully reviewed in accordance with quality control procedures.
4. Electrical Engineering (JCA) services will include:
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a. Design all new power system including main metered pedestal to meet minimum owner’s standards electrical requirements.
b. Process all required paperwork with local power utility company service requirements
for new point of connection and other requirements.
c. Design of power distribution from new service to each new light fixture, including
electrical controls, and all equipment.
d. Design of walkway lighting to meet all building codes presently adopted by the authority having jurisdiction.
e. Design of playground area lighting to meet all building codes presently adopted by the authority having jurisdiction.
f. Design of parking lot lighting to meet all building codes presently adopted by the authority having jurisdiction.
g. Design of all sports field lighting and sport court lighting to meet all codes presently adopted by the authority having jurisdiction.
h. Design of monument sign up lighting.
i. Design of covered shelter lighting and general power.
j. Design of power connection to new irrigation controller.
k. Design power and communication connection to new building.
l. Provide structural pole base calculations for walkway/playground and parking lot lights area pole. (two structural calculations included)
m. Provide site lighting photometric illumination point by point drawing for walkways, playground, sport fields and parking lots, as required.
n. Provide exterior lighting Title 24 calculations, if required.
o. Provide California registered Electrical Engineer’s review, stamp and signature.
p. Provide revisions necessary as a part of Building Department review.
5. Structural Engineering (JRMA). An allowance has been included in the fee for:
a. Entry monument, walls, and fencing footing design.
b. Possible shade structure design calc’s. if a custom open timber structure with
masonry columns/footings is prepared.
6. Cost Estimating Consultant (Cumming)services will include:
a. Statement of Probable Construction Cost (SOPC) at 60%, 90% and 100% complete Construction Documents design phases.
b. Issue final SOPC estimate incorporating design team and owner comments.
E. Construction Bidding Assistance:
1. Landscape Architectural services will include:
a. Construction Bid Quantities and Bid Form preparation.
b. Attendance at Pre-Bid Meeting on-site with prospective contractors to review project
scope.
c. Response to contractor bidding RFI’s.
d. Preparation of any bidding Addenda required.
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e. Attendance at project Bid Opening.
f. Evaluation of submitted bids.
2. Civil Engineer services (AEI)will include:
a. Response to contractor bidding RFI’s.
b. Attendance at Pre-Bid Meeting on-site with prospective contractors.
3. Architectural services (TRDG) will include:
a. Response to contractor bidding RFI’s.
b. Attendance at Pre-Bid Meeting on-site with prospective contractors.
4. Electrical Engineer services (JCA) will include:
a. Response to contractor bidding RFI’s.
F. Construction Administration Phase
1. Landscape Architectural services will include:
a. Attendance at Pre-construction meeting on site with all parties.
b. Response to contractor Request for Information (RFI)
c. Review of project submittals by contractor.
d. Review of project shop drawings by contractor.
e. Prepare project change order drawings as needed.
f. Attendance at bi-weekly site construction meetings. Assume 24 on-site meetings.
g. Provide Construction Observation on site to review and evaluate construction progress.
Assume 10 site visits.
h. Preparation of Field Reports from construction observation site visits. Assume 10 reports.
i. Conduct review of project completeness and prepare punch list correction items.
j. Prepare project As-built drawings for underground items from information provided by
contractor.
k. Visit Landscape Nurseries to Tag Trees for installation at the project. Three Nursery Visits
anticipated.
2. Civil Engineer services (AEI)will include:
a. Response to contractor RFI’s
b. Attendance at Pre-construction meeting on site with all parties.
c. Review of project submittals and shop drawings.
3. Architectural services (TRDG) will include
a. Response to contractor RFI’s
b. Attendance at Pre-construction meeting on site with all parties.
c. Attendance at up to 14 site construction progress meetings.
d. Conduct review of project completeness and prepare punch list correction items.
e. Review of project submittals and shop drawings.
f. Prepare project As-built drawings for building items from information provided by contractor.
g. Permit submittals (permits pulled by contractor) and approvals, up to 40 hours of
permitting time.
4. Electrical Engineer services (JCA) will include:
a. Response to contractor RFI’s.
b. Review of project submittals and shop drawings.
c. Final site inspection and punch list preparation.
d. Record drawing preparation from contractor information.
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
MEETING PHASE
PROJECT KICK OFF MEETING 12/15/21 12/15/21
REVIEW MEETINGS (4)1/19/222/23/224/5/225/25/22
1/19/222/23/224/5/225/25/22CITY COUNCIL MEETING (1)3/4/22 3/4/22
MEETING NOTES 12/15/211/17/222/22/224/4/225/23/22
12/24/211/28/223/11/224/15/226/2/22
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PHASE 12/13/21 2/18/22
SITE VISIT & FIELD INVENTORY & DOCUMENTATION 12/16/21 12/24/21
GRAPHIC & WRITTEN ANALYSIS 12/20/21 12/24/21
PROJECT SCHEDULE
ARCHITERRA ACTIVITY
CONSULTANT ACTIVITY
AGENCY REVIEW
MEETING
SUBMITTAL
PREPARE DESIGN BASE SHEET - 1 @ 40 SCALE 12/27/21 1/3/22
PREPARE 3 CONCEPTUAL SKETCH DESIGN SOLUTIONS 1/3/22 1/14/22
PREPARE PRELIMINARY PLANT PALETTE 1/10/22 1/14/22
PERPARE PRELIMINARY IRRIGATION CALCULATIONS 1/10/22 1/14/22
PREPARE FINAL CAD CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PLAN - 1" = 40'1/21/22 2/4/22
PREPARE CAD FEATURE ENLARGEMENT PLANS (2)1/28/22 2/4/22
COLOR RENDERING OF PLANS 2/4/22 2/9/22
PREPARE MATERIALS BOARDS (2)1/31/22 2/9/22
PREPARE GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE RENDERINGS (5)2/4/22 2/18/22
CIVIL ENGINEER 12/17/21 1/7/22
GEOTECHNICAL 12/20/21 1/7/22
ARCHITECT 1/3/221/24/22 1/14/222/7/22
ARBORIST 12/20/21 1/7/22
COST ESTIMATING CONSULTANT 2/7/22 2/18/22
CONSULTANT COORDINATION 12/20/21 2/18/22
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 12/13/21 2/18/22
TELEPHONE CONSULTATION 12/13/21 2/18/22
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE (30%)2/24/22 4/1/22
CAD BASE SHEET DEVELOPMENT (4 @ 20 SCALE)2/24/22 3/7/22
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & REFINEMENT 3/3/22 3/18/22
FINAL SITE AMENITY CUT SHEETS 3/4/22 3/18/22
PREPARE PRELIMINARY RED LINE GRADING PLAN 3/7/22 3/18/22
PREPARE PRELIMINARY DEMOLITION PLANS (4)3/8/22 3/25/22
PREPARE PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION PLANS (4)3/14/22 4/1/22
PREPARE PRELIMINARY PLANTING PLANS (4)3/14/22 4/1/22
DETERMINE WATER AND POWER REQUIREMENTS 3/14/22 3/18/22
PREPARE PRELIMINARY IRRIGATION PLANS (4)3/14/22 4/1/22
CIVIL ENGINEER 3/7/22 4/1/22
ARCHITECT 3/7/22 4/1/22
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 3/7/22 4/1/22
COST ESTIMATING 3/21/22 4/1/22
CONSULTANT COORDINATION 3/7/22 4/1/22
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 2/28/22 4/1/22
TELEPHONE CONSULTATION 2/28/22 4/1/22
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE - 60%, 90%, 100% PS & E 4/11/22 6/24/22
PREPARE TITLE SHEET 4/11/22 4/18/22
PREPARE DEMOLITION PLANS 4 @ 1" = 20'4/11/22 5/2/22
CONSTRUCTION PLANS 4 @ 20 SCALE 4/11/22 5/9/22
CONSRTRUCTION ENLARGEMENT PLANS 2 4/18/22 5/9/22
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 4/18/22 5/13/22
REVIEW ARCHITECT PLANS 4/25/22 5/23/22
REVIEW CIVIL PLANS 4/25/22 5/23/22
REVIEW ELECTRICAL PLANS 4/25/22 5/23/22
PREPARE IRRIGATION PLANS 4 @ 20 SCALE 4/18/22 5/13/22
PREPARE IRRIGATION DETAILS 5/9/22 5/13/22
PREPARE WATER EFFICIENCY CALCULATIONS 5/9/22 5/13/22
PREPARE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER CHARTS 5/9/22 5/13/22
PREPARE PLANTING PLANS 4 @ 20 SCALE 4/25/22 5/23/22
PREPARE PLANTING DETAILS 5/16/22 5/23/22
HYDROZONE PLANS 5/2/22 5/9/22
PREPARE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTIONS 5/9/22 5/23/22
SOIL TESTING AND MANAGEMENT REPORT 4/25/22 5/9/22
PREPARE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 5/9/22 5/13/22
AGENCY PROCESSING AT 60, 90 & 100%5/9/225/30/226/20/225/6/225/27/226/17/22
5/13/226/3/226/24/225/6/225/27/226/17/22
IN HOUSE PLAN CHECKING 5/23/22 6/24/22
PROVIDE CITY AND IN-HOUSE PLAN CHECK CORRECTIONS 5/9/22 6/24/22
ARCHITECT 4/18/22 6/24/22
CIVIL ENGINEER 4/18/22 6/24/22
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 4/18/22 6/24/22
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER 4/18/22 5/27/22
COST ESTIMATING 5/9/22 6/3/22
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 4/11/22 6/24/22
TELEPHONE CONSULTATION 4/11/22 6/24/22
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QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE
Timeliness/Work Schedule
It is understood that time is of the essence. ADG will provide services within the number of
calendar days as authorized at the time of the project assignment, after the commencement
date specified in the notice to proceed. A project schedule is typically completed by our team
in “Fast Track”, detailing each projects phases and tasks for Client review and approval prior to
the start of work.
Additionally, ADG’s projects are consistently completed on time, due to our Principals active
involvement during the progression of our projects through weekly project management
meetings and proactive staff scheduling.
Quality Assurance Program
Unlike larger firms, our modest size gives our Clients the advantage of working with an experienced
principal from project start to finish, which increases the level of service and product quality
throughout all phases of project development. Our office has developed project design
standards, construction document standards, and cost estimating programs, which enable us to
provide drawings and projects to our Client’s, which are consistently higher than the “professional
standard of care”. Additionally, all projects are reviewed in-house for errors and corrections prior
to Client and/or Agency submittals.
Communication with our Clients, regarding their project’s progress, is also a part of our quality
assurance program. Clients are updated bi-weekly through written “Project Status Reports”
prepared by the project manager. 90% of our business is either repeat business from established
Clients or referrals from our Clients and Public Agencies. This is a direct result of our office’s high
standards for design, construction documents, and client service.
Cost Estimating Process
In support of our Value Engineering process, ADG prepares “Statements of Probable Construction
Costs” as required by the project’s scope of services. The “Statements of Probable Construction
Costs” are prepared using Excel spreadsheets, which have been developed by our office over
the last twenty-six years to accurately estimate our project’s costs. The office “master” is updated
annually using bid data from our clients, contractor surveys, and material cost multipliers.
“Statements of Probable Construction Costs” are generally prepared during the Schematic
Design, Design Development, and Construction Document Phases for in-house and client review,
and input.
Value Engineering
An important element in our firm’s success is our ability to meet the Client’s construction budgets.
Prior to the start of the design process, we thoroughly discuss the Client’s anticipated
improvement cost for each phase of development. Based on this initial feedback, value-
engineering studies are conducted to determine the actual improvements possible to maintain
the budgetary constraints. ADG then carefully coordinates all phases of design development
with the approved construction budget. This creates projects that are consistently constructed
at or below the original estimate of projected cost.
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Team Member Resumes
Prime Consultant Landscape Architecture – Architerra Design Group
President/Founder – Richard Krumwiede ASLA, RLA #2834
Mr. Krumwiede is a hands-on principal, who participates throughout
all phases of Architerra projects. He conducts design development
and administration on a wide range of projects including
community master plan design, public schools, model homes, multi-
family, and park projects. He was instrumental in the design,
planning and overall project success for the Phil and Nell Soto Park
project.
He is a past President of the Southern California Chapter of the
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).
Honors and Awards include numerous awards for Parks and Recreation Design. For 2021
he received an ASLA Honor Award for the Phil and Nell Soto Park in Pomona, and Merit
Awards for both The Farm at Fairplex and the Desert View Conservation Area Park.
He was born in Upland, California, and graduated from Cal Poly, Pomona with a Bachelor
of Landscape Architecture in 1984. ADG operates under Mr. Krumwiede’s California
License #2834, and he is also licensed as a landscape architect in Arizona #29115,
Oregon #841, New Mexico #538, and Nevada #446.]
Director Of Design – Gregg Denson ASLA, RLA #4302
As Director of Design, Mr. Denson is responsible for overseeing all
aspects of project design from inception to completion. His duties
would include participation in client contact, design development,
and finalization of all formal design exhibits.
Mr. Denson has been involved with designing some of the firm’s
most challenging projects. The talented design team he heads up
works on projects focusing on sustainable design such as open
space public gathering areas, retrofits of existing public facilities for
resource conservation, specific plan developments for master planned communities,
schools, mixed-use residential developments, trail planning, and open space preserve
enhancement projects.
Mr. Denson will work with staff to prepare the graphic sketches and sections detailed in
the scope of services. Additionally, he will attend team meetings as required to assist in
the presentation of our work.
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Recent relevant project experience includes creating new Master Plans for: Chaffey
College Xeriscape, Upland’s Memorial Park, Yucaipa’s Performing Arts Center Plaza, and
JCSD’s The Desi House Park Master Plan in Eastvale.
Mr. Denson has a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, and provides more than 20 years of design experience
to the firm. He is currently licensed as a landscape architect in California (#4302). He is
also a native plant enthusiast who utilizes his own residence for studying the growth
characteristics and water requirements of California native plants.
Director Of Production – David Dahlke Sites AP, LEED, ASLA, RLA #4094
Mr. Dahlke is the newest principal at Architerra coming to us with
over thirty years’ professional experience and over 25 years as the
Principal Landscape Architect for Walt Disney Imagineering in
Glendale, California. Mr. Dahlke was recently hired as the Director
of Production to oversee project quality and scheduling for
Architerra Design Group.
He has managed projects and staff, updated, and created
standards and provided high value design and project
management for theme park renovation and expansion of many
of Disney’s key projects, including four years in France for the Euro Disney Project.
He is a dynamic professional specializing in technically complex landscape development
projects. He has a proven track record of effectively managing schedules and budgets
and exceeding expectations to create and manage high-profile landscape design.
He received his B.S., Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin, Madison
graduating with honors. He is a Licensed / Registered Landscape Architect with the state
of California, SITES AP and LEED certified. He is multilingual in English, French, and Spanish.
Project Manager – Robert Collings
Mr. Collings joined Architerra Design Group as a project manager in
2013 and has over 20 years’ experience in landscape architecture.
His career began in 1999 after graduating from Cal Poly Pomona
and includes stints at some of the most well-respected landscape
architecture firms in California. He holds a B.S. Landscape
Architecture, from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
He has designed numerous sport and field facilities during his time
with ADG for both school and park projects. His duties include all
facets of project management for a diverse portfolio of public,
private, and commercial clients. He has been a project manager for public agency and
commercial campus design; private and public schools and universities; public parks,
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streetscapes; master planned residential communities, model homes, and multi-family
housing.
Mr. Collings has managed the design and construction of many projects with sports fields
as a component. Mr. Collings’ residence is in Norwalk California and his proximity to
Cypress will be an asset in the Arnold Cypress Park Project. He is active within his local
community, serving on his church board and as an adult leader for the Boy Scout Council
in his hometown. In addition to landscape design and construction, his interests include
wood working, sport fishing, and all types of outdoor adventures.
Subconsultant Team
Architecture – TR Design Group
TR Design Group, Inc. is an award-winning, full-service, quality architecture and design
firm. Beginning in 1999 with the now owner-president, Thomas Riggle, the firm is a
California S-Corporation incorporated in 2005. Our legal name is TR Design Group, Inc.
dba as TR Design Group, Architecture. We are a Certified Micro Business Enterprise
(MBE) [DGS Ref. # 58922]. We are located at 2900 Adams St., #A400, Riverside, CA
92504. Office (951) 742-7179 / Fax (951) 742-7178
We have experience and history throughout California. We are a medium-sized firm
and as such you will deal directly with senior staff. Your main contacts will be licensed
architects with significant depth and maturity who have over 35 years experience.
Our experience includes a wide variety of work for many public and private agencies
including various multi-year on-call contracts for:
County of Riverside City of Riverside
City of Moreno Valley County of San Bernardino
City of Montebello City of Fontana
City of Lake Elsinore City of Lake Forest
City of Irvine City of Temecula
City of Banning City of Perris
CSU System including CSU San Bernardino
Civic-Agency projects represent over 50% of our annual revenue. As such, we are very
familiar with public bidding, prevailing wage requirements and agency driven projects.
Thomas Riggle President, Architect, AIA, NCARB, USGBC-IE
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture Iowa State University 1987
Licensed California Architect, #C24877, NCARB Certified 2018
TR Design Group, Inc.’s founder has over 34 years of experience in agency, civic, cultural
and educational projects. He is responsible for all projects’ visioning, design and direction
as well as overall management of the firm. He founded TR Design Group in 1999.
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Civil Engineering & Surveying – Andreasen Engineering, Inc.,
(AEI) is a privately owned consulting firm providing a full range of Civil Engineering and
Surveying services, located in the City of Pomona since 1952. We employ professional
engineers, designers, draftsmen and field surveyors, to meet the changing demands of
projects in today’s environment, with all services performed within the Pomona office.
AEI, as a professional Civil Engineering and Surveying firm has been working with
Architerra Design Group for over 13 years, as both a sub consultant and a team member
for numerous projects within Southern California. We are currently working with ADG for
the City of Pomona on the Hamilton Park Rehabilitation Project, which consists of the
almost the exact same tasks as the Arnold Cypress Park Rehabilitation. In addition, we
just completed the City of Moreno Valley Amphitheater and Community Parking Facilities
with ADG.
AEI has been working both Arrowhead Mapping Company for all our aerial and detailed
Aerial Topographical Mapping, along with Everest Environmental, Inc. for all our Water
Pollution Control Documentation which includes Construction Activity Permit
Compliance, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Low Impact Development
(LID) Plans and Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP).
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Gary P. Andreasen President
BS Civil Engineering California Polytechnic University Pomona, 1981
Member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC); National Society of
Professional Surveyors (NSPS)
Mr. Gary Andreasen joined Andreasen Engineering in 1980 as a staff engineer,
responsible for project coordination, city and county interfacing, proposal writing, and
project design of storm and sewer systems. In 1985, Mr. Andreasen became Project
Engineer responsible for the development of single-family homes, condominium, and
apartment projects, as well as tract maps, parcel maps and lot line adjustments. He has
been responsible for projects in Pomona, Claremont, Montclair, Chino, Ontario, Upland,
Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, Fontana, La Verne, Glendora, San Gabriel, Industry, Walnut,
San Dimas, San Bernardino, Corona, Moreno Valley, Covina, Anaheim, Fullerton, La
Habra, Victorville, Sun City, Riverside and Temecula.
AEI incorporated in 1990 and Mr. Gary Andreasen became President of Andreasen
Engineering, Inc. taking over the day-to-day management operations.
Environmental Studies – VCS, Inc.
Vandermost Consulting Services, Inc. doing business as VCS Environmental (VCS) was
founded in 1996. VCS is a California S Corporation. We have a staff of 27 professionals
who are located at our corporate office at 30900 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 100, San Juan
Capistrano, CA 92675. VCS maintains a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification through the LA Metro California Unified
Certification Program, a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) certification through the
California Public Utilities Commission, a WBE/SBE Certification through ORCA Federal
registration, Small Business (Micro) certification through the California Department of
General Services and SBE/DBE certification through the Orange County Transportation
Authority. VCS is registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (No. 1000513423).
VCS Environmental is dedicated to delivering quality, personalized, multi-disciplinary
services to a variety of municipalities, private sector clients, and state and federal
agencies.
Dan Bott Director of CEQA/NEPA Services | Role: Project Manager
Master of Science Environmental Studies: California State University, Fullerton, 1986;
B.A. Anthropology, Minor in Political Science: California State University, Fullerton, 1983
Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP); American Planning Association (APA)
Ms. Anna Scott has over 30 years of geotechnical experience and has worked on or
managed a wide range of geotechnical projects throughout southern California,
including the High Desert, Inland Empire, Antelope Valley, Coachella Valley, Orange
County and Bakersfield area. Her geotechnical experience has ranged from field and
laboratory technician to field, staff and project geologist. Ms. Scott’s responsibilities
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include preparation of proposals, preliminary geotechnical investigations, seismic studies,
settlement monitor installation and studies, and field studies as a technician and
geologist for large grading projects. Ms. Scott has performed Phase I and II ESAs for
various property acquisitions and transfers throughout Southern California.
Geotechnical Studies – GeoTek, Inc.
GeoTek, Inc. is a full-service consulting firm specializing in construction materials testing
and inspection services, geotechnical and environmental engineering services since
Incorporation in 1997. GeoTek, Inc. offers a full range of construction materials
engineering, field materials and laboratory testing, and construction observation and
inspection services. Our staff has provided services on a wide variety of projects including:
high and low-rise buildings, parking structures, roads, water and wastewater treatment
plants, utility transmission lines, storm water detention basins, bridges, airports, schools,
military facilities, power plants, and mass grading for residential and commercial
developments. GeoTek, Inc. is committed to the principles of client service and sound
professional advice. We pay attention to these cost-effective basic values and pride
ourselves in doing high quality work that presents real value to our clients. We approach
every project with a team concept in mind, and our reputation for high quality and timely
service at competitive rates has established us as an industry leader.
Anna M. Scott Project Geologist
B.S., Geology, University of California, Riverside
Ms. Anna Scott has over 30 years of geotechnical experience and has worked on or
managed a wide range of geotechnical projects throughout southern California,
including the High Desert, Inland Empire, Antelope Valley, Coachella Valley, Orange
County and Bakersfield area. Her geotechnical experience has ranged from field and
laboratory technician to field, staff and project geologist. Ms. Scott’s responsibilities
include preparation of proposals, preliminary geotechnical investigations, seismic studies,
settlement monitor installation and studies, and field studies as a technician and
geologist for large grading projects. Ms. Scott has performed Phase I and II ESAs for
various property acquisitions and transfers throughout Southern California.
Arborist and Tree Mapping – Monarch Environmental
Monarch Environmental, Inc. is a third-party horticultural consulting company established
in 2008 in Mission Viejo, California, by Matt Davenport. We provide vendor accountability
and horticultural expertise and solutions to the clients we serve. Our distinguished team
consist of experts who are experienced in the field as well as educated in the classroom.
Monarch Environmental’s offerings include contract management, horticultural
assessments, landscape design, irrigation audits, water management, consulting arborist
services, tree inventories, and Level 2 and 3 Tree Risk Assessments.
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Monarch’s team of arborists have performed thousands of tree assessments throughout
California, including level 3 assessments utilizing an IML Resistograph as well as the PICUS
3 Sonic Tomograph on more than one hundred specimen trees. Our combined
experience has given Monarch the opportunity to help preserve our clients’ urban forests,
as well as the safety and wellbeing of the residents of their communities.
Evin Lambert Lead Arborist
ISA Certified Arborist WE – 9776A; ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist # 667
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified; ASCA Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualified; CA Pest
Control Adviser #123990 – Cat. A; CA Qualified Applicator License #127421 – Cat. B
As our lead arborist, Evin focuses solely on arboricultural consulting and helps our clients
protect their most valuable assets. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in
Environmental Horticulture Science and a minor in Plant Protection Science from
California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. Prior to joining Monarch in 2018, she
worked in the tree care industry for eight years. Her background in the roles of both
contractor and third-party consultant has given her the opportunity to perform thousands
of tree risk assessments, develop tree protection plans for development projects, develop
tree policies and multiyear tree care plans for homeowners’ associations, appraise the
value of specimen trees, and conduct year-round monitoring of the health and structure
of some of our clients’ native oak and sycamore trees. Additionally, we have conducted
peer reviews of reports written by other local consulting arborists for our municipal clients.
Cost Estimations – Cumming
Established in 1996 as project and cost management company, Cumming has evolved
into a 900-person, multi-faceted consulting firm with a determined focus on providing
services that add value at every step of a project’s development. Cumming’s
construction cost specialists are known for the accuracy of their estimates and budgets
and deliver continuous cost guidance to our internal teams and outside clients.
Ashok K. Patel, MRICS Managing Director
Ashok has worked in the construction industry since 1983. He is experienced in all aspects
of cost management for the civil, structural, and architectural disciplines. Ashok’s
responsibilities include all phases of estimates, quality control/quality assurance
(QA/QC), and value engineering. He is involved with projects from the master plan stage
through all design milestones as well as change order analysis/negotiations.
He has provided cost management services on projects ranging in value up to $1 billion.
Ashok has a broad range of experience in various sectors including healthcare, science
and technology, educational, civic, military, recreation, correctional, industrial, and
public works.
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Electrical Engineering – JCA Engineering, Inc.
JCA Engineering provides efficient and innovative architectural lighting design services,
along with state-of-the-art electrical engineering. JCA is a Certified Small Business
Enterprise and is conveniently located in Highland. The principals of this growing firm offer
more than 65-combined years of experience in electrical systems engineering.
James Corns President/Principal
Mr. Corns is a Principal/Project Manager for a majority of the projects. His duties include
meetings, site visits, design of Electrical Construction documents and construction
support. He also over sees all office activities and reviews all projects.
Structural Engineering – JRMA
J.R. Miller & Associates, Inc. (JRMA) is an Architectural and Engineering firm providing
comprehensive planning and design services to public and private clients throughout
the United States. Their engineers and architects have designed projects of all sizes and
complexity - from large-scale buildings to interior upgrade and equipment installations.
Their firm has been a registered California Corporation since its inception in 1982, and its
headquarters are located in Brea, CA.
3D Rendering/Video Flyovers – 3D Ikon
3DIkon is a Professional Architectural Visualization studio composed of a young team of
Architects, 3D Digital Artists, Graphic Designers, and Digital Animators determined to
make use of their fullest potential and expertise to professionally assist Architectural firms,
Engineering firms, and Building Industries around the globe.
Their sole mission is to provide excellence by meeting your time and cost expectations
without sacrificing detail and professionalism. They continuously strive to help their clients
with impressive graphics and imaging.