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Chris Giannini, RLA (Associate, Sr. Project Manager) 951.221.3142 | chrisg@verdedesigninc.com
Mark Baginski, RLA, LEED AP (Principal) 408.850.3411 | mark@verdedesigninc.com
3685 Main Street, Suite 350, Riverside, CA 92501 | www.VerdeDesignInc.com
CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFQ/RFP) FOR DESIGN FOR
ARNOLD CYPRESS PARK REHABILITATION
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE • CIVIL ENGINEERING • SPORT PLANNING & DESIGN
COVER LETTER
November 10, 2021
City of Cypress
Public Works Department
8611 Watson Street, Cypress, CA 90630
Attn: Nick Mangkalakiri, Assistant City Engineer
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFQ/RFP) FOR DESIGN FOR ARNOLD CYPRESS PARK REHABILITATION
Dear Mr. Mangkalakiri and Members of the Evaluation Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our proposal in response to City of Cypress' (City) RFP for Design For Arnold
Cypress Park Rehabilitation. Verde Design, Inc. is an integrated landscape architecture and civil engineering firm focused
on public athletic and recreational planning, design, and construction administration services for cities, counties, and park
and recreation districts. We are uniquely qualified to lead this project in partnership with the City due to our extensive
experience developing athletic facilities, specifically sports complexes, such as the one outlined through this RFP.
To accomplish your goals, Verde Design has proposed a team of qualified, problem-solving professionals, led by myself,
Mark Baginski (project principal), and Chris Giannini (associate and senior project manager). Together, we have had the
privilege of serving numerous agencies throughout California with similar scope to your proposed project. If selected
as the consultant to lead this project, we will bring our expertise and knowledge to ensure that Arnold Cypress Park
successfully serves your citizens, as well as enriches the quality of life for your community. In direct response to the RFP,
we offer the following key points, which sets the Verde Design team apart:
• Technical Expertise: Verde Design’s nationally award-winning landscape architecture and civil engineering teams
have unsurpassed technical abilities, which include unparalleled natural grass and synthetic turf field installed design,
as well as hardcourt and pickleball experience. We have designed multiple types of batting cages from single tunnels
to large covered structures with multiple tunnels for public parks, high schools and collegiate level. Utilizing stick
built or pre-fabricated restroom and concession buildings throughout our projects is typical and we are well versed
to respond to your needs and budget.
• Recognized Leadership: Verde Design is a leader in the areas of athletic facility design and synthetic turf. We
are the official outdoor athletic facility designer for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). We frequently
speak at professional conferences such as California Parks and Recreation (CPRS – state and local levels), American
Sports Builders Association (ASBA -Nationally) and American Public Works Association (APWA - locally). We
provide educational presentations on synthetic turf topics, including the use of organic infills as alternatives to the
crumb rubber, use and types of pads, multi-use field athletic performance and safety, field subsurface drainage, and
stormwater management approaches to synthetic turf fields.
• Quality Documents: Our quality control program has resulted in our construction documentation packages being
recognized by the contracting community as being easy to read and execute and lacking ambiguities that result
in potential change orders. This begins with our inhouse review process during the design phase of the project
where at least three licensed professionals review the contract documents. Our uniquely developed specifications
providing step-by-step quality control checks with stated tolerances built into the construction process to ensure
that each layer of the park and especially the synthetic turf and court systems. This includes both pre-construction lab
testing and on-site testing.
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COVER LETTER
PATTY O'MALLEY SPORTS COMPLEX, SPORTS COMPLEX
• Sharing our Knowledge: We understand that the City may wish to use synthetic turf fields on this project. Verde
Design has guided and educated dozens of clients through their first synthetic turf field project, walking through the
system of components, separating facts from fiction, and answering questions and concerns along the way. We have
developed one of the most robust synthetic turf specifications in the state with the City of San Francisco who really
led the charge on environmental and end of life issues surrounding synthetic turf. We thoroughly believe our success
as a firm is directly correlated to the success of our clients. Over 90% of our clients have become repeat customers.
We believe in being advocates for our clients, providing open and clear communication throughout the project and
presenting information in a manner which allows the owner to make informed decisions effecting their project
Thank you again for your consideration. As principal-in-charge for this project, I will be personally involved throughout
the entire process of design and construction. I will provide quality control and oversight and will work closely with Chris,
who will serve as your main-contact.
Sincerely,
VERDE DESIGN, INC.
Mark Baginski, RLA, LEED AP, Principal
408.850.3411 | mark@verdedesigninc.com
3685 Main Street, Suite 350, Riverside, CA 92501
500+
SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD PROJECTS COMPLETED
Chris Giannini, RLA, Associate & Sr. PM
951.221.3142 | chrisg@verdedesigninc.com
3685 Main Street, Suite 350, Riverside, CA 92501
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER LETTER
1. FIRM ORGANIZATION, CREDENTIALS, BACKGROUND ..........P5
2. EXPERIENCE ............................................................................P8
3. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND
MANAGEMENT APPROACH .......................................................P19
COST PROPOSAL (SUBMITTED AS SEPARATE DOCUMENT)
ROTARY PLAYGARDEN, ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
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1. FIRM ORGANIZATION, CREDENTIALS, BACKGROUND
OUR SERVICES AND PROJECT TYPES
• Landscape Architecture
• Civil Engineering
• Master Planning
• Facility Assessments
• Management Plans/
Studies
• Feasibility Studies
• Schematic Design
• 3D Modeling
• Community Facilitation
& Outreach
• Construction
Documentation
• Irrigation Design
& Audits
• Cost Estimating
• Maintenance Planning
• Community Parks and
Sports Complexes
• Plazas & Entry Elements
• Open Space & Picnic Areas
• New and Replacement
Athletic Fields
• All-Inclusive Playgrounds
• All-Weather Tracks
• Pre-Fab Buildings for
Restrooms, Concessions,
Maintenance, & Storage
• Tennis Facilities &
Hard Courts
• Streetscape
• Stormwater Facilities
• SWPPP & SWMQCP Plans
• Infrastructure Upgrades
FIRM PROFILE
ABOUT VERDE DESIGN
Verde Design is an integrated landscape architecture
and civil engineering firm specializing in award-winning
recreational and athletic-focused spaces. We provide
our clients with comprehensive planning, design, and
construction administration services, and serve cities,
counties, and parks and recreations districts, as well
as local municipal agencies, businesses, non-profit
organizations, community groups, and public and private
K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.
We have partnered with over 80 public agencies
to date, and have completed more than 750 public
facility projects for clients. Projects have ranged from
small neighborhood pocket parks to destination sports
complexes and athletic facilities. We are passionate
about these spaces and are committed to creating
lasting facilities that serve California's communities. Our
principals are actively involved in our projects and our
clients’ satisfaction is their top priority. We approach each
project by developing a thorough understanding of our
clients’ challenges and goals. Please see the abbreviated list
to the right for services and project types.
We staff our projects with a team of creative problem
solvers, and draw upon our in-house site planning, grading
and drainage, planting, and irrigation design expertise, to
provide solutions that meet or beat project schedules and
remain within the established project budgets.
BRIEF HISTORY
In 2007, Derek McKee and Devin Conway, both veterans
of the A/E/C industry, purchased key assets of a former
firm and founded Verde Design, a Certified Small Business
Enterprise. Our leaders have crafted
a culture rooted in sound practice,
focused on sustainability, and staffed
with people who care about enhancing
their communities. Since our founding,
we expanded operations with offices in
Folsom, Santa Rosa, and Riverside.
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We’ve worked with Verde Design for many years on a variety of public
projects, including sports fields and community parks. Their staff has
repeatedly demonstrated their ability to achieve clients’ goals, and
the projects are designed well and turned over without issue. Our
project teams enjoy working with Verde Design, and Kimley-Horn
would recommend them to any City or public agency looking to hire an
experienced and knowledgeable landscape architecture firm.
FAREED PITTALWALA, P.E. QSD, PRACTICE BUILDER
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
FIRM OFFICERS
DEREK MCKEE, PRINCIPAL
MARK BAGINSKI, PRINCIPAL
DEVIN CONWAY, PRINCIPAL
NANCE CRONIN, PRINCIPAL
PARTNER TESTIMONIAL
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1. FIRM ORGANIZATION, CREDENTIALS, BACKGROUND
Folsom Office:
1843 Iron Point Road,
STE 140
Folsom, CA 95630
Santa Clara Office
(Headquarters):
2455 The Alameda
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Santa Rosa Office:
3558 Round Barn Blvd,
STE 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Riverside Office:
3685 Main Street,
STE 350
Riverside, CA 92501
OFFICE LOCATIONS
While Verde Design has four (4) office locations
throughout California, the office that will be providing the
City of Cypress (City) services is located at 685 Main
Street, STE 350 Riverside, CA 92501.
COMPANY SIZE
Our professional staff of 41 includes licensed landscape
architects, LEED accredited professionals, civil engineers,
QSD/QSP certified professionals, a certified playground
safety inspector, and a strong production and technical
support team.
SERVICES TO PROVIDE THE CITY
Verde Design will act as the prime consultant for the
City, providing landscape architecture civil engineering
services. Please see Section 3. Project Understanding and
Management Approach for a detailed breakdown of our
services and tasks proposed for the City.
TALENTED
PROFESSIONALS41
KEY STAFF
4 FIRM PRINCIPALS
12 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
5 CIVIL ENGINEERS
8 PROJECT MANAGERS
3 QSD/QSP
2 LEED APS
1 CPSI
$750 MILLION
IN PUBLIC
PROJECTS
COMPLETED
VERDE DESIGN - BY THE NUMBERS
PROJECT DESIGN AWARDS RECEIVED
WE ARE PROUD
THAT OVER 90%
OF OUR BUSINESS
COMES FROM
REPEAT CLIENTS
80+ PUBLIC
AGENCIES
PARTNERED WITH
IN THE LAST 14
YEARS IN BUSINESS
PARK PLAYGROUND
PROJECTS
COMPLETED
ATHLETIC FIELD/
FACILITY PROJECTS
COMPLETED
FIELDS DESIGNED FOR
PUBLIC AGENCIES
SYNTHETIC TURF
$
With over 750 public facility project for clients, our knowledge of these turf systems, coupled with our technical expertise, has earned us a reputation as one of the leading synthetic turf specialist throughout the state of CA.
90%
400+
400+
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500+
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1. FIRM ORGANIZATION, CREDENTIALS, BACKGROUND
STAFFING CAPABILITY AND AVAILABILITY
To help the City of Cypress (City) accomplish their future goals and project, have hand-selected a team with specialized
public recreational and athletic facility knowledge, problem-solving experience, and a history of successfully working
together on an extensive list of projects with similar scope to the City's proposed project. We recognize the importance
of building and developing new and ongoing relationships throughout your project, and are committed to maintaining
a consistent project team. Please see below for proposed key team members, and Section 2. Experience for key team
member resumes and project roles, per the RFP.
Mark Baginski, RLA, LEED AP
Title: Principal-in-Charge
408.850.3411
mark@verdedesigninc.com
Chris Giannini, RLA
Title: Associate, Sr. PM
951.221.3142
chrisg@verdedesigninc.com
AKH Structural Engineers
Services Providing: Structural
Engineering Services
FBA Engineering
Services Providing: Electrical
Engineering Services
BKF Engineers
Services Providing: Survey &
WQMP Services
RMA Irrigation
Services Providing: Irrigation
Design Services
Converse Consultants
Services Providing: Geotechnical &
Lead/Asbestos Services
Watearth
Services Providing: CEQA
Services (Optional)
Jamie Wallis, PE, QSD/QSP
Title: Associate, Civil Engineer
408.850.3425
jamie@verdedesigninc.com
PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Verde Design
Subconsultant
FBA RMA
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2. EXPERIENCE
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Our mission is to provide excellence in design and
outstanding service to our clients. In our 14 years in
business, we have accumulated an extensive portfolio of
successful recreational and athletic facilities, partnering
with more than 80 public agencies and to complete over
750 recreational and athletic facility projects.
Projects for public agencies have included master
plans for regional sports complexes to community and
pocket parks, new and replacement athletic fields, sports
field lighting, hardcourts, all-inclusive playgrounds,
streetscape, park beautification and perimeter fencing/
security, trails, ADA improvements, and irrigation design.
The City of Cypress' (City) Arnold Cypress Park
project is a project that directly aligns with our 14
years of built and proven project experience. From
the athletic components to the restroom/concession
buildings, to hardcourts and walkways, our team
will lead the City step-by-step through a detailed
programming process, which allows you the
opportunity to understand each of the components
of your project, helping you to make informed
decisions on your choices. We also understand
equally how important understanding the needs
of the operations and maintenance aspects of the
project are and we look forward to working with
them to ensure these needs are addressed.
We have demonstrated our ability to consistently play
a role with educating communities on both natural grass
and synthetic turf field fields in a manner which allows
them to make informed decisions. We have experience
and understand the sensitivity of the load bearing
requirements of this project.
Our in-house team of landscape architects and
civil engineers will seamlessly integrate plans and
specifications into a complete and easy build set of
construction document. We will draw upon this expertise
to deliver your project on time and in budget. Our history
of successful public agency partnerships have resulted
in dozens of well-planned athletic and recreational
facilities. Many of these facilities have been community
and destination parks that receive a high-level of
attention, traffic, and use. Further, our firm has designed
game and practice facility athletic fields for professional
sports teams, including the San Jose Earthquakes, San
Francisco Giants, and Oakland Raiders. This high-level
design fuels our team's creative ideas and ensures that
your project is carefully developed, and all options are
explored.
If selected to partner with the City, our team will take
time to learn your goals, preferences, updated priorities,
and values, so we can work together to be successful.
This begins with a shared vision built upon your project
goals, and is supported by Verde Design’s portfolio of
similar work, and through the adoption of our simple, but
clear approach to projects.
Please see the following pages for relevant project
case studies, which illustrates our diverse experience
and abilities, as well as the end of this sections for our
proposed key team member resumes, per the RFP.
The extensive experience that the staff at Verde Design has with
synthetic turf and the synthetic turf industry, and their understanding
of the various turf systems available have been invaluable to us in
implementing our plans for this project. We appreciate the meticulous
attention they've given to the overall performance of the facility and to
addressing the long term operational concerns of our maintenance and
operations staff.
DAN MAUER, PROJECT MANAGER, RECREATION AND PARKS DEP,
CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
BEACH CHALET FIELDS, SAN FRANCISCO
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2. EXPERIENCE
ARCADIA SOFTBALL COMPLEX, SAN
JOSE, CA
Project Description: Working within a tight 4.5-acre
footprint, we were able to design four full-size adult
softball fields by using tall fencing on two of the fields to
maintain an average home run distance of 300-feet. The
Arcadia Sports Complex is designed as one of the top
premier softball complexes in the Bay Area. In a tight site
surrounded by residential homes and apartments, the site
includes two championship fields with terraced chairback
seating, full bullpens, and covered dugouts. The site
also includes two smaller fields with tall outfield fencing
ranging from 8-14 feet tall, creating a feel similar to that of
the 'Green Monster' at Fenway Park.
Aside from the fields, the site offers amenities such as the
unique central restroom/concessions building, thematic
architectural entry signage, sports field lighting, picnic
areas, thematic children's play areas, and a miniature
synthetic turf ball field. This site posed two major
challenges related to redirecting and treating all site
drainage and how to balance cut and fill. The site is
extremely flat, which has proved to be a challenge when
running the cut and fill analysis to make the raised central
plaza. With some careful design of slightly depressed
C3 planting areas that treat all paved runoff, and a less
than 3" drop of all ball fields, we were able to accomplish
creating an 18" raised spectator plaza while still balancing
the cut and fill.
Program:
• Four natural grass adult softball fields with scoreboard,
covered dugouts, sports field lighting, two fields with
bullpens, and two fields with terraced chairback seating
• New maintenance building and maintenance area with
materials bins and covered parking spaces
• Raised central plaza for spectators, restroom/
concession building, and two parking lots with C.3
bioretention treatment areas
• Thematic street front signage and play area with
miniature synthetic turf ball field and picnic areas
Services: Site assessment, site design, construction
documents, construction documentation services
Client: City of San Jose
Domenic Onorato, Program Manager
200 East Santa Clara Street, 6th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
408.535.3500 | domenic.onorato@sanjoseca.gov
Project Cost:
Budget: $17 million
Construction Cost: $17.5 million
Size: 4.5 acres
Schedule: Completed June 2020
Proposed Staff: N/A
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2. EXPERIENCE
FAIR OAKS PARK, SUNNYVALE, CA
Project Description: Verde Design was selected by
the City of Sunnyvale for the renovation of Fair Oaks
Park, a 15-acre community park located in Northern
Sunnyvale, originally built in 1969. The design includes the
replacement of the existing athletic field turf with synthetic
turf for its baseball, soccer, and multi-use fields. This would
be the City's first park with synthetic turf, which would
reduce annual water usage and significantly increase play
time during high rainfall seasons.
In addition to the fields, the Verde team is working with
the “Friends of Magical Bridge” community organization
and City staff for an all-inclusive playground to be
incorporated within the park design. The project also
includes hardcourt improvements, expanded picnic areas,
and circulation and infrastructure improvements.
Program:
• Replacement of existing natural grass field with synthetic
turf baseball, soccer, and multi-use fields
• Renovation of picnic and park amenities
• Universally accessible play areas for children of a wide
range of abilities and ages with custom playhouse
• Reconstruction of hardcourts
• Maintenance building renovation
• Upgrade to existing lighting
• Dog park with synthetic turf/decomposed granite
surfacing
Services: Community facilitation, site design, construction
documents, and construction administrative services
Client: City of Sunnyvale
Nate Scribner, PE
650 West Olive Avenue,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408.730.2783
nscribner@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Size: 15 acres
Project Cost:
Budget: $16.5 million
Construction Cost: N/A
Schedule: In construction
Proposed Staff: Mark Baginski (principal)
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2. EXPERIENCE
TAMIEN PARK, SAN JOSE, CA
Project Description: Verde Design was selected by the
City of San Jose (City) to provide two concept plans, a
preferred concept, construction documents, bidding, and
construction assistance for the City's Tamien Park. Included
in Phase 1 of the park design, is a new parking lot, a pre-
fabricated restroom/storage building, security lighting
with power outlets, shade structures, picnic and play
opportunities. Additional features of the park include a
post-tension slab basketball court, synthetic turf volleyball
court, youth play area, game tables, ornamental fencing,
stone pilasters, signage, pervious and impervious paving,
site-specific improvements, drought-tolerant planting, and
an MWELO-compliant pump and irrigation system that is
designed to be switched over to recycled water when it
becomes available.
In Spring 2021, Verde Design completed Phase II additions
to the park, which included a natural grass multi-use
field with accompanying shade structures, perimeter
all-weather walking/running path, and field netting. An
outdoor fitness/exercise area is provided with additional
seating and shade. The park is designed to have direct
linkage to the train station upon build out.
Program:
• Play area with custom playhouse and features, picnic and
seating areas, pathways, and raised planters with seat walls
• Basketball court and synthetic turf volleyball court
• Specialty fencing, custom site furnishings, lighting, a pre-
fabricated restroom/storage building and a parking lot
with permeable paving
• Natural grass multi-use field with field fencing and an all-
weather perimeter walking/running path
• Exercise/fitness area and solar lighting
Services: Conceptual design, design development,
construction and bid documents, specifications, cost
estimates, bidding, and construction administration services
Size: 3.6 acres
Client: City of San Jose
Chris Mastrodicasa, LA
200 East Santa Clara St, 6th Fl.
San Jose, CA 95113
408.535.8416
chris.mastrodicasa@sanjoseca.gov
Project Cost:
Budget: $4.3 million
Construction Cost: $4.8 million
Schedule: Completed June 2021
Proposed Staff: Jamie Wallis (civil engineer)
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2. EXPERIENCE
DOWNTOWN PARKS, MORGAN
HILL, CA
Project Description: Verde Design was selected to
provide the planning and design for three of the City of
Morgan Hill’s newest park sites. Each park is unique in its
environmental surroundings, topography, and proposed
uses. The new parks provide the Morgan Hill community
with three new recreational areas in which to enjoy, not
only creative play experiences, but also two natural parks
in the riparian and Oak woodlands.
Program:
• Railroad Park - The new entrance features reinforce the
Train Depot theme with fun and exciting play structures
for all ages and abilities, artwork among a colorful and
textural landscape, as well as many observation areas,
lighting, security cameras, and a self-cleaning restroom
building.
• Third Street Creek Park - The park design included
revegetation of the natural grassland areas, and the
creek riparian corridor. It is a quiet park that provides
picnicking, playing on climbing boulders, and strolling,
and sitting along Llagas Creek. Along the paths you will
find environmental information signs and inviting pictures.
Access to the park is made possible by the redevelopment
of two streets, the installation of parking, lighting, security
cameras, new vehicular circulation, and a repurposed
pedestrian bridge.
• Nob Hill Trail Park - This park takes advantage of
select views of Morgan Hill, and the valley beyond with
vista areas and informational maps and pictures. It offers
picnic areas, exercise stations, hiking trails, and two long
and steep slides that offer excitement to the brave.
Services: Community outreach, site planning,
environmental assessment, design, construction documents,
and administrative services
Project Cost:
Budget: $5.1 million
Construction Cost: $4.5 million for all three parks
Client: City of Morgan Hill
Chris Ghione, Community Ser. Dir.
17575 Peak Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408.782.9154
chris.ghione@morganhill.ca.gov
Size:
Railroad Park - 0.67 acres
Third Street Creek Park - 1.5 acres
Nob Hill Trail Park - 1.8 acres
Schedule: All projects completed December 2017
Proposed Staff: N/A
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2. EXPERIENCE
MINNIE & LOVIE WARD REC.
CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Project Description: In a public-private partnership
with the City Fields Foundation and the City of San
Francisco, Verde Design was tasked with converting the
existing natural grass field at the Minnie and Lovie Ward
Recreation Center to synthetic turf.
The project required mass grading and retaining walls to
achieve a maximum 2% slope across the fields. An elaborate
stormwater management system captures water, stores it, and
slowly infiltrates into the site soils.
The synthetic turf fields will stand up to more hours of play,
and be usable and maintainable even in wet conditions.
This benefits the sports groups of San Francisco, who were
previously lacking opportunities for field use.
Program:
• Conversion of natural grass to synthetic turf fields to
accommodate two full-sized soccer and lacrosse fields,
one softball/little league field, and one varsity baseball
field
• Sports field lighting
• Perimeter fencing
• Bleacher seating
• Walkway improvements
Services: Site assessments, site design, construction
documents, construction administration services,
and City approval
Project Cost:
Budget: $5.9 million
Construction Cost: $6 million
Client: City and County of San Francisco
Dan Mauer, Recreation and Parks Department,
Project Manager
30 Van Ness, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
415.581.2542 | dan.mauer@sfgov.org
Size: 5.7 acres
Schedule: Completed September 2014
Proposed Staff: Mark Baginski (principal)
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2. EXPERIENCE
KAISER PERMANENTE SPORTS
VILLAGE, BAKERSFIELD, CA
Project Description: Verde Design was selected by
the City of Bakersfield to provide design services for
the City's remaining 95 acres of undeveloped parkland
for Kaiser Permanente Sports Village. We provided a
conceptual master plan, which includes six football fields
with sports field lighting, eight baseball/softball fields,
a skate park and dog park, fitness stations, a splash pad,
an aquatics center and community center, a play area,
restroom/concessions buildings, shade structures and
picnic areas, walking trails, parking areas, and internal
roads.
We have also recently completed construction drawings
for 35 acres of Phase IV improvements for this project,
which will include five football fields with sports field
lighting, a restroom/concessions building, roadway
extension improvements, and two parking areas.
Services: Master planning, conceptual design, and
construction documents (Phase I), and construction
administration services
Program:
• Five natural grass football fields
• Paved parking and access road and pedestrian
walkways
• Restroom building/concessions building and shaded
public plaza
Client: City of Bakersfield
Navdip Grewal, Project Manager
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield CA 93306
415.999.6548 | ngrewal@bakersfieldcity.us
Project Cost:
Budget: $12 million
Construction Cost: N/A
Size: 95 acres (conceptual planning) and 35 acres (CD)
Schedule: Estimated construction completion August 2022
Proposed Staff: Mark Baginski (principal) and Chris
Giannini (project manager)
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2. EXPERIENCE
DREAM HOMES PARK, CATHEDRAL
CITY, CA
Project Description: Verde Design provided conceptual
planning efforts for a n 8-acre community park for the City
of Cathedral City along the seasonal Whitewater River.
The park will be developed with trail connections to the
region’s master planned CV link trail, Coachella Valley’s
alternative transportation route.
The park design includes a multi-use, natural grass open
space area, futsal court, a central plaza, restroom
building, two covered play areas, fitness stations, two
basketball courts, dog park, picnic shelters, picnic tables,
walkways, benches and two parking areas.
Services: Master planning, conceptual design, public
outreach, and consensus building
Client: City of Cathedral City
John Corella, Dir. of Engineering/ Public Works
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
760.770.0340 | Jcorella@cathedralcity.gov
Program:
• Natural grass open space/play area
• Shaded play areas and picnic areas
• Basketball courts
• Futsal field
• Fitness stations
• Restroom Building
• Large and small dog parks
• Perimeter walkways and security fencing
• Parking lots
Project Cost:
Budget: $8 million
Construction Cost: N/A
Size: 8 acres
Schedule: Design completed December 2020
Proposed Staff: Mark Baginski (principal) and Chris
Giannini (project manager)
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2. EXPERIENCE
MARK BAGINSKI, RLA, LEED AP (PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE)
Mark is a principal with Verde Design and joined the firm a year after its inception
in 2007. He has over 25 years of professional experience designing athletic and
recreational facilities for cities and educational clients. Mark's projects have earned
several notable awards and distinctions. Most recently, the American Sports Builders
Association (ASBA) recognized two projects nationally with Multi-Field Facility of
the Year, Silver (University High School, CA), and Track and Field Facility of the Year,
Gold (Hayward High School, CA). A key characteristic of Mark's designs is the belief
in an overall "big idea.”
B.S., Landscape Architecture, Mississippi
State University, 1991
B.S.L.A., Landscape Architecture, Mississippi
State University, 1991
A.A.S., Land Development, State University
of New York at Cobleskill, 1987
CA 4089, Landscape Architect, 1994
LEED Accredited Professional
American Society of Landscape Architects
Urban Land Institute
Coalition for Adequate School Housing
American Sports Builders Association
California Parks and Recreation Society
City of Bakersfield
• Kaiser Permanente Sports Village
(current)
x Master plan
x Five football fields with sports
field lighting
x Four fields renovation
x New parking and roads
x Irrigation/stormwater management
City of Burbank
• Brace Canyon Park (current)
x Synthetic turf multi-use fields
x Spectator bleachers
x Perimeter jogging/walking track
City of Poway
• Lake Poway Softball Field (current)
x Softball field reconstruction
University High School, Presidio of
San Francisco
• Paul Goode Field - Presidio National
Park (2017)
x Synthetic turf, organic infill,
combined baseball and softball
multi-use field
x Striping for lacrosse, field hockey,
and soccer
x Synthetic turf practice field
x Dugouts and batting cages
x Bleacher seating
x Three lane track with jumping pit
x Restrooms and parking lot
x Stormwater management
and landscape
City of Sunnyvale
• Fair Oaks Park (current)
x Synthetic turf baseball, soccer, and
multi-use fields
x Magical Bridge all-inclusive
playground
x Picnic and park amenities upgrade
x Hardcourts reconstruction
x Lighting and ADA upgrades
x Dog park
City of Poway
• Lake Poway Softball Field (current)
x Softball field reconstruction
City of Sacramento
• Army Depot Park (2019)
x Two baseball fields
x CMU dugouts and wood backstop
x Score board and foul poles
x Sports field lighting
x French drain system
x Concession/restroom and
maintenance buildings
x Walkways and parking lot
x Pathway lighting and landscaping
City of San Francisco
• Youngblood-Coleman Field (2020)
x Synthetic turf soccer field
replacement
x Drainage and fencing improvements
x Irrigation adjustments
• Beach Chalet (2015)
x Four synthetic turf soccer fields
x Sports field lighting
x Concessions/restroom upgrades
x Parking lot expansion
x Playground
x Seating, dining terrace, and picnic
seating
• Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation
Center (2014)
x Two synthetic turf soccer fields
x Two baseball fields
x Bleachers and sports field lighting
QUALIFICATIONS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Role: Mark will be your advocate to keep your project on target to meet your goals. He will be responsible
for contract administration oversee design development, and staff coordination. As the design development
proceeds, he will review all aspects of the project with the City to confirm that all goals are met.
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2. EXPERIENCE
CHRIS GIANNINI, RLA (ASSOCIATE, SENIOR. PM)
Chris joined Verde Design in 2018 and is an associate and ofiice leader in our
Southern California office. He brings over 25 years of expertise in public park design,
with a variety of programmatic features including athletics fields, playgrounds for all
age groups, hardcourts, pathways and parking, ADA improvements, and various park
related features to the Verde Design team. Over his career, he has received multiple
project awards from California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS), American Society
of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and American Public Works Association (APWA).
B.S., Landscape Architecture, California
Polytechnic State University, Pomona, 1993
CA 4287, Landscape Architect, 1998
City of Bakersfield
• Kaiser Permanente Sports Village
(current)
x Master plan
x Five football fields with sports
field lighting
x Four fields renovation
x New parking and roads
x Irrigation/stormwater management
City of Burbank
• Brace Canyon Park (current)
x Synthetic turf multi-use fields
x Spectator bleachers
x Perimeter jogging/walking track
City of Poway
• Lake Poway Softball Field (current)
x Softball field reconstruction
City of Cathedral City
• Dream Homes Park (2019)
x Neighborhood park
x Dog park
x Basketball court
x Shaded play areas
x Fitness stations
x Picnic shelters and restrooms
x Shaded plaza
x Lighted walking paths
x Open turf area
x Parking areas
x Regional trail connection
• Ocotillo Park (2016)*
x Active recreation facilities
x ‘Smart Irrigation’
x Drought tolerant plant material
x Playground
x Picnic areas
x Walking paths
x Soccer field
x Skatepark
x Splash pad
x Fitness stations
x Restroom building
City of Palm Springs
• Whitewater Park (2019)
x Master plan
x Neighborhood park
x Dog park
x Skate plaza
x Splash pad and shaded play areas
x Shaded plaza
x Lighted walking paths
x Open turf area
City of Santa Ana
• Memory Lane Park (2016)*
x Conceptual pocket park planning
x Children's play area
x Nature garden
x Trails with bike racks and equestrian
hitching posts
x Picnic area
x Security lighting and landscaping
City of San Bernardino
• Bryce Hanes Park (2017)*
x Soccer field/open space play
x Picnic and fitness areas
x Basketball courts
x Restroom and on-site parking
x Permeable paving
x Drought tolerant planting
x Solar lighting and ‘smart’ irrigation
x Splash pad
County of Riverside
• Deleo Regional Sports Park (2009)*
x Two baseball and five soccer fields
x Basketball and tennis courts
x Children’s play areas
x Walking trails
x Restroom/concessions building
x Bio-swales for stormwater
treatment
QUALIFICATIONS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE *project completed with prior firm
Role: Chris will lead preparation of graphics, meeting preparation, and conceptual design and construction documents/
packages. His responsibilities include overall daily management of the project, project scoping, and establishing the
project schedule. During the startup phase, he will work with the team to attain input from your staff, and develop
project programs, and respond to development issues, as well as direct supervision of drafting personnel.
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2. EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
B.S., Civil Engineering, Santa Clara
University, Santa Clara, 2013
CA C86612, Professional Engineer, 2016
CA QSD/QSP certification #26164
City of Alameda
• Estuary Park (2016)
x Baseball, football, and soccer
synthetic turf fields
x Basketball courts
x Dog park and playground
x Restroom/concession buildings
x Picnic areas
City of Burlingame
• Murray Soccer Field (2016)
x Renovation of synthetic turf field
x Feasibility Study
City of Foster City
• Catamaran Park (2016)
x Synthetic turf beach and ADA-
compliant playground
City of Milpitas
• Milpitas Sports Center (2016)
x Synthetic turf multi-use fields
City of Redwood City
• Red Morton Community Park (2016)
x Renovation of three fields and four
tennis courts
City of San Jose
• Tamien Park (2021)
x Natural grass multi-use field
x Synthetic turf volleyball court
x All-weather walking track/path
x Playground with custom features
x Basketball court
x Pathways and raised planters with
seat walls
x Restrooms and picnic areas
x Stage and exercise/fitness area
x Solar lighting
x Parking lot and landscaping
Sweetwater Union High School
District
• Hilltop High School (2018)
x Track & field improvements
Murrieta Valley Unified School
District
• Murrieta Valley High School (2016)
x Turf replacement
x Track resurfacing
San Bernardino City Unified School
District, San Bernardino
• Arroyo Valley High School (2019)
x Track & field
• Cajon High School (2019)
x Track & field
• Pacific High School (2019)
x Track & field
• San Bernardino High School (2019)
x Track & field
South San Francisco Unified School
District, South San Francisco
• El Camino High School (2019)
x Softball field
• South San Francisco High School (2019)
x Softball and baseball fields
San Francisco Unified School District,
San Francisco
• Lowell High School (2017)
x All-weather track
• Burton High School (2018)
x Softball field
College of San Mateo, San Mateo
• Beach Volleyball Facility (2017)
• Softball Field Replacement (2016)
• Cross Country Course at Crystal
Springs (2016)
Stockton Unified School District,
Stockton
• Chavez High School (2020)
x Varsity baseball field
x Competition aquatic facility
JAMIE WALLIS, PE, QSD/QSP (ASSOCIATE, CIVIL ENGINEER)
Jamie joined Verde Design in 2014 as a civil engineer, and developed into an recent
associate, responsible for managing current design projects, maintaining and building
client relationships, and overseeing the rest of the production team in many aspects of
each project she is involved in. During Jamie’s time with Verde Design, she has assisted or
managed a variety of projects, including athletic fields for public parks and educational
facilities. Jamie utilizes her experience as a former NCAA D1 athlete, and her technical
design skills, to produce innovative solutions to unique project issues.
Role: Jamie will provide project support as needed to the team, drawing upon her expertise as a civil
engineer. She will work with Mark and Chris to coordinate engineering and production items, as well as ensure
that the project is designed in compliance with all applicable standards and guidelines.
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING &
APPROACH
Verde Design understands that the City of Cypress' (City)
Arnold Cypress Park is an existing 14.5 acre +/- park that
is bordered by Crescent Avenue and Watson street on
the North and East side with residential areas to the South
and West. The park is widely used by the community and is
home to Cypress girls’ softball. Existing amenities include
softball fields, pickleball courts (formerly a skating rink),
tot lots, a basketball court, a picnic area, and restrooms.
The existing park amenities have exceeded their design
life. In January of 2020, the City initiated a process to
“reimagine” the park so that it would meet the current
needs of the community. All of the existing improvements
currently on site will be demolished and removed with
the exception of mature trees that can be saved and the
angled parking stalls along Watson Street.
Since the existing buildings on site will also be demolished
and removed, we have included a task item to test for
asbestos and lead so that proper instruction and plan
preparation can be provided for the bidding contractors
should there be any concern with existing materials.
We have also included an optional task for performing
an initial environmental study /CEQA analysis with
the preparation of the CEQA Initial Study Negative
Declaration document as noted in the RFP. The City has
conducted two (2) community meetings and one (1)
sports group workshop to gather input for the new park.
A conceptual plan was developed as a result of these
meetings. The proposed improvements will include the
following:
• Four (4) softball fields (lighted with option for synthetic
turf surfacing)
• Batting cages
• Six (6) lighted pickleball courts
• One (1) lighted multi-use court (potentially for roller
skating use)
• Centralized restroom and concessions building
(including grill and fryer for food prep)
• Multi-purpose building with pre-packaged re-heating
food prep facilities
• Lighted basketball/volleyball court
• Playground areas
• Picnic pavilion
• Walking / jogging path with exercise stations
• One (1) multi-use court (potentially to include use for
roller skating)
• Parking improvements appropriately sized for park
programming
• Improved irrigation system with new irrigation pump(s)
OUR SITE VISIT - These photos, taken by our project
manager Chris of our proposed team from our visit to
the project site, will help inform our investigation and
understanding of the project.
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The new park development will include smart irrigation
technology and a plant palette that facilitates water
conservation. The proposed design will utilize sustainable
and environmentally friendly design practices such as
consideration of products that use recycled materials,
reduce the use of energy, reduce the use of water, and
reduce stormwater run-off. This approach includes the
preservation of existing tree canopies, as well as the
incorporation of low impact development (LID) and
best management practices (BMPs). We will also look at
opportunities to recycle materials currently on-site, such
as concrete or asphalt paving, steel fencing materials, and
trees that may have to be removed. Sometimes we are
able to re-purpose existing materials and use them again.
If not, simply recycling them responsibly is an option we
always consider.
We understand that the City's current construction budget
for this project is $15,000,000 and that the design and
construction schedule must be established to facilitate
construction completion preferably by July 2023.
Verde Design is an industry leader in the design and
development of sports facilities with extensive knowledge
of synthetic turf systems. We have delivered successful
design services for highly competitive sports facilities such
as high schools, colleges, and universities, as well as for
recreational park facilities. We understand the importance
of creating a family friendly sports park that suits the needs
of community athletes as well as providing design ideas
with safety in mind such as set back distances around fields,
clear site lines from spectator areas to playgrounds and
restrooms, security lighting, emergency call towers, safety
netting systems, and efficiently designed amenities for
parents and kids of all ages.
Our proposed project manager Chris Giannini and project
principal Mark Baginski have each been designing parks
and sports facilities for over 25 years, and during that
time have raised children that have played sports in parks
like the City's Arnold Cypress park. We understand how
important it is to create a family-like environment in a
park associated with multi-use sports fields and activities.
We have assembled a team of design and engineering
professionals to provide the appropriate services noted in
the RFP, which will exceed the City’s expectations.
Our approach to this project and to team leadership
begins with clarity of expectations and proper
documentation throughout the design process. You
will note in our scope of work below our “Submittal
Book” document. We begin developing this book at
the beginning of the project when we establish the
Basis of Design Document as a programming tool. The
Submittal Book will provide clarity of expectations and
communication for all members of the design team and will
include other documents such as updated cost estimates
and schedules.
As each deliverable is submitted, the Submittal Book
is updated. The Book also includes tracking of critical
questions and answers from the design team and City
departments that are critical to design decisions or design
changes that may occur during the design process. It serves
as a record as to why decisions were made during the
collaborative process. We encourage City staff to review
this Submittal Book as well as the PSE documents to ensure
that the collaborative design process is being documented
accurately.
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Regarding our internal team scheduling, submittal
milestone dates are sent to production team members
as calendar requests so that we all have the same dates
and reminders on our calendars. If there are challenges
with delivery dates either from a design team or City staff
perspective, we discuss those issues and the possibility of
scheduling changes if necessary.
As we approach milestone delivery dates we also have
calendar dates scheduled for all team members for internal
QA/QC review. This is typically 2-3 weeks prior to the City
submittal date and allows our sub consultants to review
their own work as we review ours however it also allows
us as the prime consultant to review our subconsultant’s
work so that we can identify any items that may need to
be addressed prior to the formal submittal to the client.
Typically this review process internally is done by licensed
professionals that have NOT been working on the project
so that personnel that are not familiar with the project can
look at it from a fresh perspective. We have found that this
review process provides great results in identifying concerns
that must be addressed prior to the milestone submittal.
SCOPE OF WORK
TASK I – PROJECT START-UP AND
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REFINEMENT
A. Establish files and in-house documentation.
B. Receive all available data, maps, reports, etc.
C. Obtain City documents relating to the site and other
requirements, standards, and regulations for develop-
ment of the facilities.
D. Provide topographic survey:
1. Review of the project location, limits of works,
Title report provided by City and confirm dimen-
sions of the project elements.
2. Identify the location and availability of necessary
utilities based upon record drawings and maps
(Potholing is included in the base fee, however util-
ity scanning has been provided as an optional fee,
as requested).
We were impressed by the way they approached a project and their
emphasis on establishing a partnership with us for the design and
construction of the park renovations. They wouldn’t just tell us what we
‘should’ do. We felt that they sincerely wanted to give us community
parks that we could use and that met our needs.
KEVIN MILLER, CITY MANAGER
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
CATAMARAN PARK, COMMUNITY SPORTS PARK
E. Initiate the geotechnical investigation to understand
structural and percolation properties of existing soil.
Our experience in the local area of Cypress indicates
that the water table may be shallow and as a result,
percolation systems for storm drain mitigation may not
be allowed. We have provided percolation testing as
an optional task.
F. Initiate the testing for lead and asbestos in the existing
community building on site and provide results noting
the findings.
G. Visit the project site to understand existing adjacen-
cies and development, access, and utility/infrastruc-
ture.
H. Kick-Off Meeting: Meet with City staff to recap and
refine the project intent, scope, project budget and
timetable.
1. Identification of roles and responsibilities of con-
sultant team and City staff.
2. Review existing conceptual plan and proposed
park improvements and find consensus regarding
site design elements.
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3. Review project goals and objectives with staff.
4. Prepare “Basis of Design” or pre-design docu-
ment establishing the program and design criteria,
materials and finishes for proposed site amenities.
The Basis of Design document will identify the fol-
lowing for each element of the proposed design
and serves as a tracking element for the project:
a. Field dimensions for each sport – determined
by age and competitive level
b. Field safety analysis for each field – multi-use
fields must provide safe play for each individ-
ual sport. Analysis considers players, specta-
tors, and passers-by safety and adjacent use
analysis. Recommendations will be provided
based on governing standards of care.
c. Pickleball, Basketball, multi-use court dimen-
sions and quantity confirmation.
d. Walking/Maintenance path dimensions and
surfacing options
e. Synthetic Turf Field System Overview (op-
tional field surface).
i. Synthetic turf types (if so chosen for this
project), depths, backings, heights, war-
ranties, and other items as requested by
client provide a pros and cons break-
down of each type – identify a recom-
mended type, height.
ii. Infill type – organic infill review of avail-
able options by type and manufacturer,
experiences with each and impacts on
cost.
iii. Pad systems – present the role(s) a pad
can play in the synthetic turf system,
differences between pads, warranties
versus guaranties.
iv. Subgrade – synthetic turf subgrades
role in the system and options for your
project.
v. Multi-use sports fields – line hierarchy,
unique conditions found in multi-use fields
discussed.
vi. Field drainage – performance require-
ments and standards
vii. Field watering/irrigation needs – options
for accomplishing, understanding your
needs.
viii. Warranties – types, customizable, and
the importance of a documented mainte-
nance program.
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ix. Life cycle of synthetic turf – what to
expect.
x. Maintenance – myths versus facts. “Good
routine maintenance equals greater
longevity” a discussion. Maintenance
options.
f. Play Area; Confirm size of area, Age-appro-
priate equipment, surfacing, manufacturer /
model of preferred equipment and amenities.
g. Restroom Concessions Bldg. & Multi-Pur-
pose Room; Pre-manufactured buildings
for restrooms/food preparation area and
multi-purpose use. Discuss programming uses,
materials, colors, architectural style as well
as deferred submittals and direct purchase
options for cost savings. Our fee assumes
deferred submittals once a purchase order
has been issued. This typically occurs once
the contractor has contracted with the manu-
facturer unless the City enters into a direct
purchase agreement prior to commencement
of construction.
h. Picnic Pavilion; Pre-manufactured structures.
Discuss size / capaCity, quantity, materials,
and architectural style as well as deferred
submittals and direct purchase options for
cost savings. Our fee assumes deferred
submittals once a purchase order has been
issued. This typically occurs once the con-
tractor has contracted with the manufacturer
unless the City enters into a direct purchase
agreement prior to commencement of con-
struction.
i. Open Picnic Areas; Confirm locations, quan-
tity tables, barbecues and trash/recycling
receptacles, manufacturer / model of pre-
ferred equipment.
j. Fitness Stations; Confirm number of loca-
tions, size of each area, quantity of equip-
ment pieces at each location, manufacturer /
model of preferred equipment.
k. Site lighting.
i. Security path lighting
ii. Sports field lighting
iii. Basketball court lighting
iv. Batting cage lighting
v. Pickleball court lighting
vi. Picnic pavilion lighting
vii. Electrical outlet needs
viii. Emergency call tower(s)
ix. Parking lot lighting / EV charging stations
I. Perform preliminary Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) analysis of project area and identify discrepan-
cies and recommended resolutions.
J. Project Milestone Schedule for design, bidding and
anticipated construction timeframe.
K. Project Meetings: In addition to the project kick-off
meeting, we have budgeted one in person and one
virtual meeting during the conceptual phase, and the
30% phase. We have also budgeted for two in person
Verde Design provided planning, assessment, design, and construction
documentation/support to the City for our three new park projects. The
staff was knowledgeable and their workshops and planning approach
helped us facilitate informed decision making, resulting in three parks
that are sure to be destination parks for the City, and ones that will
serve the residents of Morgan Hill for many years.
CHRIS GHIONE, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
RAILROAD PARK, ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
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meetings each during 60% and 90% submittal phase
and on virtual meeting for the final 100% Submittal for
a total of six (6) in-person meetings and three (3) vir-
tual meetings in addition to the initial kick off meeting
which will be in person.
L. Public Meetings: Per the City’s RFI response document,
we have budgeted attendance at four(4) public meet-
ings; two each at City Council and Parks and Recre-
ation Commission for approval of preliminary design
and final PSE documents. We will provide a brief pre-
sentation of the project and its amenities and answer
questions. Comments from the Council or Commission
regarding the conceptual design will be incorporated
into the 30% submittal package.
TASK II – CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
A. We understand that while the conceptual plan pro-
vided by the City provides the desired park amenities,
the design and layout of those amenities is still open
to discussion and modification. We will provide 3
colored, conceptual plan options for consideration
by the City. These options will be discussed with the
City at one (1) presentation meeting where input and
comments will be collected that will inform a final
conceptual plan. Once a final conceptual plan has
been selected, we will provide a final conceptual plan
with 3D color renderings/photo simulations of vantage
points from distinct locations within the park. We can
also use the 3D rendering to create a fly over video
of the final proposed layout. These different vantage
points and video will provide accurate sightlines and
views of different proposed park elements.
TASK III – 30% CD SUBMITTAL
A. Based on the comments and input received during
project kick-off / programming phase and Concep-
tual planning phase, we will prepare a 30% CD Level
submittal.
B. The 30% design submittal will refine the chosen con-
ceptual design and provide necessary detail that will
define the final design that will serve as the site plan
and base for the construction drawings. This submittal
will include partial completion of the following sheets.
1. Cover sheet.
2. Demolition plan.
3. Preliminary grading plan.
4. Preliminary drainage plan.
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5. Material (site) plan
6. Preliminary planting plan..
7. Preliminary irrigation plan.
8. Preliminary electrical plan.
9. Product cutsheets and options for prefabricated
buildings, site furnishings and equipment establish
materials, finishes.
10. Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)
estimate of probable costs.
11. Provide a copy of the geotechnical report.
12. Provide a draft copy of the WQMP.
13. Provide draft CEQA Initial Study and Negative
Declaration Documentation (optional task).
14. Submittal book to 30%.
TASK IV – 60% CD LEVEL
This stage involves a detailed design and refinement of the
project's improvements and refinement of 30% drawings.
A. Based on the comments and input received during
30% CD phase, we will prepare 60% CD plans, details,
specifications, and cost estimate. We understand that
beginning at this phase we will be coordinating with
a Construction Management Consultant hired by the
City for constructability review of the drawings.
B. The submittal package will include the following plan
sheets will be setup to align with City requirements.
The plans include the following:
1. Cover sheet.
2. Existing conditions plans.
3. Demolition plans.
4. Grading plans.
5. Drainage plans.
6. Utility plans.
7. Horizontal control plans.
8. Materials and detail reference plans.
9. Irrigation plans.
10. Planting plans.
11. Electrical engineering plans.
12. Prefabricated structure plans, sections, and eleva-
tions.
13. Construction details and enlargements.
14. Structural plans and details.
15. Irrigation and planting details.
C. Specification’s setup in CSI format utilizing City’s stan-
dards. City’s “front-end” documents will be updated to
align with the project by the City. Technical specifica-
tions will be provided relative to the improvement
plans.
D. Submittal book, which will supplement the plans and
specifications showing:
1. Project Progress Report – Including schedule
update.
2. Draft Statement of Probable Construction Costs
aligned with project budget.
3. Material Reference and Product Catalog Cut
Sheets for all proposed elements.
The City of Seaside was looking to enhance a popular community
park by upgrading the buildings, playing field, and play areas, and
also adding a skate park. The Verde Design team provided a turn-key
solution that included extensive community outreach, design services for
the upgrades to the buildings, recreational facilities, landscaping, and
master planning services for the renovation of the park. They worked
diligently to add the greatest value while being sensitive to budget
constraints. They offered design ideas and planning options that helped
us immensely, and their knowledge of artificial turf and space planning
was invaluable for me. I would highly recommend Verde Design to any
city looking for an experienced park planning consultant.
RICK RIEDL, PE, CITY ENGINEER
CITY OF SEASIDE
DAVID CUTINO PARK, COMMUNITY SPORTS PARK
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4. Design Log /questions & directives.
5. Submittal book.
E. In-house redline review and revisions (QC).
F. Project administration and coordination of all team
members. Deliverables include:
1. Submit two (2) hardcopies of 60% plans and
specifications.
2. Submit electronic copy of 60% plans and specifi-
cations in PDF format.
3. Submit one (1) submittal book.
TASK V – 90% CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENT PHASE
A. Review 60% CD / Design Development Submittal com-
ments and coordinate modifications with Design Team.
B. Modify plans to incorporate City staff and agency
comments.
C. Prepare a 90% Construction Document Submittal.
D. The 90% submittal includes updated plans, a techni-
cal specifications book, updated costs, and updated
submittal book.
E. Prepare additional plans and documentation to those
listed above:
1. Earthwork quantities w/ grading plan.
F. Technical specifications
G. In-house redline and review (QC).
H. Submittal preparation and coordination.
1. 90% Plans and specifications.
2. Submittal Book including:
a. Schedule update.
b. Updated Cost Estimate.
c. Design Log /questions & directives
d. Basis of Design Document
e. Responses to City’s 60% review package
comments.
f. Submit Final WQMP Document for City
Review
g. Provide Final CEQA Initial Study and Nega-
tive Declaration Documentation (optional
task).
I. Design and comment review meeting with City staff
and prepare meeting summary. Deliverables include:
1. Submit up to six (6) sets) hardcopies.
2. Submit electronic copy of 90% plans and specifi-
cations in PDF format.
3. One (1) Submittal Book in hard copy and PDF
format.
TASK VI – BID SUBMITTAL / 100%
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
A. Review 90% submittal comments from the City and
design team.
B. Revise plans, specifications, and cost estimates to
incorporate final comments.
C. Prepare 100% construction estimate.
D. Storm Water Quality Management Plan/WQMD.
E. CEQA Initial Study and Negative Declaration Docu-
mentation (optional task).
F. Obtain utility permits.
G. In-house redline and review (QC).
H. Submittal preparation and coordination.
I. Submittal, permitting and coordination for agency
review that include the City Building Department.
J. Project administration as required to coordinate work
with the City and design team. Deliverables include:
1. Submit six (6) sets of hardcopies along with speci-
fications and final cost estimate.
2. Submit electronic copy of 100% plans and specifi-
cations in PDF format.
3. Submittal book (1) in hard copy and PDF format.
K. Design and comment review meeting with City staff
and prepare meeting summary.
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Final Submittal
A. Review Bid submittal comments from the City, Building
Department, and design team.
B. Revise plans, specifications, and cost estimates to
incorporate comments (if necessary).
C. In-house redline and review (QC).
D. Submittal preparation and coordination.
E. Project administration as required to coordinate work
with the City and design team.
F. Provide City with one set of wet stamped reproduc-
ible Mylar plans and specifications, and one final
statement of probable construction costs. CAD files
of plans will be provided to the City in a format that
aligns with their software.
G. Project administration and coordination of all team
members. Deliverables include:
1. Plans/drawings bid documents; Final original
drawings shall be submitted on double matte
mylar, itemized cost estimates, technical project
specifications.
2. Submit electronic copy of final plans and specifi-
cations in PDF format.
TASK VII – BID SERVICES
A. Answer contractors questions during bidding and as-
sist with bid RFI and bid Addenda.
B. Assist in bid evaluation and contractor selection.
TASK VIII – BID SERVICES
A. Attend an internal virtual handoff meeting from the
design team to the construction management team.
Consultant shall be prepared to address possible
construction pitfalls, items for the construction man-
agement team to be aware of (special construction
considerations, long lead time items, etc.).
B. Attend one (1) pre-construction meeting
C. Respond to questions, request for information, and
provide clarifications.
D. Review submittals and shop drawings.
E. Provide design directives if necessary
F. In addition to the pre-construction meeting and final
punch list meeting we will attend an additional 19
construction observation meetings for a total of 21
meetings during construction. We will provide site
observation notes and findings from our site walks.
G. Review price requests and change orders.
H. Conduct one (1) final punch list walk and report.
I. Participate in “lessons learned” virtual meeting at end
of project.
TASK IX – RECORD DRAWINGS
A. Review contractor as-built plans and setup a CAD file
of the plans and submit to the City. Record drawings:
Original record drawings shall be submitted on com-
puter flash drive in Adobe Acrobat format. Addition-
ally, submit two (2) black line copies. NOTE - As we
provide RFI responses and or field directive respons-
es, we update our CAD files during construction.
One way Verde Design is different from other firms I’ve worked with is
they really listen to the client. Some design firms come into a project and
they want to sell you on something they’ve already conceptualized or
that fits their own artistic purpose, but Verde comes in with an open mind
and listens first before drawing.
GREG BETTS, FORMER COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
CITY OF PALO ALTO
MITCHELL PARK MAGICAL BRIDGE, ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
A. Services or information required from the City:
1. Improvement plans or as-builts for utilities servic-
ing the site.
2. On-going development plans that may be related
to the project site.
3. Applicable City standards and guidelines.
4. City specifications, details, and electronic title
block.
5. Inspection and testing during construction.
6. Property Title Reports to establish property
boundaries.
7. Daily construction management of the project
construction.
8. Bid set copies for project team.
B. For purposes of clarity, the following items are specifi-
cally not included in the Scope of Services:
1. Meetings other than those listed.
2. Offsite improvements outside the limits of work.
3. Additional renderings or presentations beyond
what is included in the Scope of Work.
4. SWPPP preparation.
5. SWPPP testing and inspection during construction
– QSP services.
6. Permit fees associated with the project.
7. Inspection and testing required during construc-
tion.
8. Design for areas not identified in the project
understanding.
9. Street improvement plans.
10. Mapping Services not specifically noted such as
private easements, quit claims, ALTA’s, ROW
dedications.
11. Prequalification selection process for contractors
or materials.
12. Separate bid packages, phasing, or construc-
tion sequences implementation beyond what is
proposed.
13. Significant design revision requests at the 60% CD
submittal and beyond.
14. Construction administration beyond what is
noted.
15. Structural, electrical, and mechanical design ser-
vices related to any building structure –
prefabricated structures are assumed therefore,
full building documents will be deferred submittals
provided by the manufacturer once a purchase
order has been issued.
SILVER TERRACE PARK, COMMUNITY PARK