City of Carmel-By-The-Sea

Landscape Architecture and Arboricultural Services

For the Term: October 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Submission Date: 9/29/2017

SSA Landscape Architects, INC

303 Potrero Street, Suite 40-C Santa Cruz, CA
P: 831.459.0455 F: 831.459.0484
www.ssala.com
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September 29, 2017

Robert M. Harary, P.E.

Director of Public Works
City of Carmel
Public Works Department
Junipero 2 SE of 4th Avenue
Carmel, CA 93921

Re: Landscape Architecture and Arboricultural Services Statement of Qualifications

for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea

We are pleased to submit our proposal to the City of Carmel-By-The-Sea in response to the Request for Statement of
Qualifications. For the past 28 years, locally owned SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. has been a leader in the design of
award-winning park facilities in communities throughout California. We are a small firm that values the quality of projects
we design over the quantity of projects.

From our headquarters in Santa Cruz, we have collaborated with many local municipalities in Monterey County, San
Benito County, Santa Cruz County and San Luis Obispo County. Past projects include Pajaro Neighborhood Park and
Soccer Complex, the historic Monterey County Government Center, the San Lorenzo Park Master Plan, Salinas High
School Sports Fields, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Master Plan, San Benito Parks Master Plan, Paso Robles
Downtown City Park, and CSUMB Roundabouts. We are familiar with the culture of small towns and larger communities
as well as the opportunities and constraints of the valley and coastal environments.

We are committed to providing a high level of responsiveness to all our clients. This is demonstrated through our open
door policy and availability to all our clients from returning a phone call promptly; to attending a spur of the moment
meeting; to taking the time and effort to develop innovative solutions to project challenges. Feedback from our clients
have identified these as two of our greatest client relationship strengths and were key components to our success.
We take pride in our ability to provide a consistent approach and quality of service. We provide continuity by assigning
professional staff on a project, maintaining teams throughout the life of the project, and creating a knowledge base for
each project that cannot be surpassed.

In addition to our project experience, we believe that SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. would be a valuable partner for the
City of Carmel-By-The-Sea CIP projects and other municipal programs because of the following distinguishing features:
6 licensed Landscape Architects and 1 licensed Landscape Contractor
2 certified LEED Accredited Professionals
1 certified QSD, 1 Certified Arborist
A successful track record of innovative Landscape Architectural Design
Hands-on background in construction, landscape maintenance, and sustainability
A subconsultant pool of professionals that are collaborative partners project after project

All our experience has been under my direction as Principal-in-Charge, and your project will receive the same high level
of my involvement. I will be the primary contact for the team, from initial contact, agreements and contracts, all the way
through the construction phase. We appreciate the opportunity to present our qualifications and look forward to providing
landscape architectural and arborist services to the City of Carmel-By-The-Sea community, implementing the vision for
2017-2019.

Sincerely,

Steven R. Sutherland, ASLA

Principal
California Registered Landscape Architect #2805, renews 1/31/2018
SRS/ks
Encs.
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FORM A
GENERAL FIRM INFORMATION

1. Firms Name: SSA Landscape Architects, Inc.

2. Firms Local Address: 303 Potrero Street, Sute 40-C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

3. Is your local office the Head Office? X Yes No Branch Office? Yes X No
Only Office? Yes X No

4. Year your firm was established: 1989

5. Year your local office was established: 1989

6. Primary contacts (Principals) in the local office:

Name Title Telephone # E-Mail Address

Principal /
Steve Sutherland 831-459-0455 steve@ssala.com
Landscape Architect
Associate Principal /
Scott Reeves 831-459-0455 scott@ssala.com
Landscape Architect

7. List of locations of no more than three (3) other offices where work may be performed (if applicable):

Address Telephone Number # of Personnel

All services will be performed in our Santa Cruz office.

8. Total employees presently employed:

a) In your local office: 11 b) In your firm: 11

9. Errors and Omissions Insurance

a) Amount your firm presently carries: $ 2,000,000 per claim

b) Carriers name and address: Hanover Insurance Company

P.O. Box 15145, Worcester, MA 01615

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 FORM B
TENTATIVE PROJECT TEAM
SERVICE AREA (Select one Service Area from list in SOQ package):

Landscape Architecture and Arboricultural Services

A. Consultants Key Personnel

Please identify your tentative, key Project Team members, their titles/roles and primary duties:

Name Title/Role Primary Duties
Principal / Oversight of design, cost estimating,
Steve Sutherland
Landscape Architect agency presentations, QA/QC
Associate Principal / Project management, client liason,
Scott Reeves
Landscape Architect QA/QC, subconsultant coodination
Senior Project Manager / Project management, client liason,
Karen Folsom
Landscape Architect QA/QC, subconsultant coordination
Senior Project Manager / Project management, client liason,
Alison Hobbs
Landscape Architect QA/QC, subconsultant coordination
Project Manager / Production oversight,
Christian Harris
Landscape Architect small project management
Project Manager / Production oversight,
Briana Cox
Landscape Architect small project management

B. Subconsultant and Support Services

Please identify up to four (4) key subconsultants or vendors, contact persons, and services they would
provide in order to support your Project Team.

Firm Name & Location Contact Person Support Services

Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc.
224 Walnut Ave, Suite B
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Nigel Belton
Consulting Arborist
P.O. Box 1744
Aptos, CA 95001
Aurum Consulting Engineers, Inc.
60 Garden Court, Suite 210
Monterey, CA 93940
Biotic Resources Group
2551 S. Rodeo Gulch Road
Soquel, CA 95073
Rodney Cahill,
Civil and Structural
Principal, C.E., LEED AP
Engineering
(831) 426-3186
Nigel Belton
Consulting Arborist
(831) 688-1239
Martin H. Perez,
Principal, Project Manager Electrical Engineering
(831) 646-3330
Kathy Lyons, Biologist
Environmental Reports
(831) 476-4803

C. Organizational Chart

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Principal-In-Charge:
SSA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Steve Sutherland
Subconsultants:
(Dependent on specific project scope these
consultants may be included)
Project Manager:
SSA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 1. Civil Engineer Rodney Cahill
Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc.
Scott Reeves Alison Hobbs Karen Folsom
2. Structural Engineer Dale Hendsbee
Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc.

3. Arborist Nigel Belton

SSA Production Lead: Consulting Arborist
SSA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
4. Electrical Engineer Martin Perez
Briana Cox Christian Harris Aurum Consulting Engineers, Inc.

5. Biologist Kathy Lyons

Biotic Resources Group

Auto CAD Administrative 6. Environmental Judith Malamut

LSA Associates, Inc.
Technicians Support Staff
7. Surveyor Ryan Amaya
Keir & Wright Civil Engineers & Surveyors, Inc.

8. Geotechnical Engineer George Barnett

Earth Systems Pacific

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 FORM C
RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL

1. Name: Steve Sutherland, ASLA, PLA / SSA Landscape Architects, Inc.

2. Role in this Service Area: Principal / Landscape Architect

3. Years of experience Total: 43 With current firm: 28

4. Education (Degree and Specialization) University of California, Berkeley, Certificate in Landscape

Architecture

5. Current Registration/Certification (State & Discipline) Professional Landscape Architect, CA

#2805; Licensed Landscape Contractor, CA #407136

6. Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)

CPRS Development & Operations, Vice President, 2013-2015; CPRS District VI, President,
2010-2012; CPRS District VI, President Elect, 2009-2010; CPRS District VI, Vice President, 5
terms; ASLA Member; USGBC Member; Silicon Valley IFMA Member

7. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Master Plan
Salinas, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2012
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2023 (forecasted)
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Campus master planning, conceptual
design, 3D modeling and cost estimating for this 11 acre facility modernization, including
courtyards, healing gardens, meditation garden, rooftop garden, arrival court, emergency drop-
off, power plant facility, and streetscape improvements. Total project budget is $12 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O

8. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Pajaro Neighborhood Park & Soccer Complex
Pajaro, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2014
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2014
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Master planning, community workshops,
conceptual design, construction documents and construction administration for this 5 acre park
including synthetic turf soccer/baseball field, basketball court, play structures, community art
walls, bioswales, restrooms and parking lot. Total construction cost was $6.3 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O

9. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State):Japanese Historic Schoolhouse & Park Renovation
Castroville, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2012
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2012
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Master Planning, community workshops,
design, construction documentation, bidding and construction support for this 5 acre park,
including restoring the historic Japanese schoolhouse, interpretive signage, teaching spaces, and
sports field. The total construction cost was $2 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O
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RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL

1. Name: Scott Reeves, ASLA, PLA / SSA Landscape Architects, Inc.

2. Role in this Service Area: Associate Principal / Landscape Architect

3. Years of experience Total: 15 With current firm: 15

4. Education (Degree and Specialization) University of California, Davis, Bachelor of Science,

Landscape Architecture; Toro University, Irrigation Design Certificate

5. Current Registration/Certification (State & Discipline) Professional Landscape Architect, CA

#5331; Qualified SWPPP Practitioner & Developer, Certification #22968
6. Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)
ASLA Member; USGBC Member

7. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Red Morton Park Westside Renovation
Redwood City, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: Ongoing
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2018 (forecasted)
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Master Planning, community workshops,
design, construction documentation, bidding and construction support for 4 acres of park
improvements including all-inclusive Magical Bridge playground, group picnic sites, parking
lot and roadway improvements, restroom, bleachers, and pedestrian circulation. Estimated
construction cost is currently $6.5 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O

8. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Stevens Creek Corridor Park & Restoration
Phase II Cupertino, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2014
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2014
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Master Planning, community workshops,
design, construction documentation, bidding and construction support. This 9 acre park project
included a mile Class II Bikeway trail, creek re-alignment, parking lot improvements, ADA
upgrades, teaching spaces, stormwater treatment and habitat restoration. Total project cost was
- $3.8 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes O X No O

9. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Salinas High School Salinas, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: Ongoing
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2018 (forecasted)
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Construction documentation, bidding and
construction support for this new 5 acre campus, including outdoor dining, plaza spaces,
performing arts stage, sports fields, parking lots and pedestrian circulation. The construction
cost for our site improvements is $16 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O

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RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL

1. Name: Karen Folsom, ASLA, PLA / SSA Landscape Architects, Inc.

2. Role in this Service Area: Senior Project Manager / Landscape Architect

3. Years of experience Total: 23 With current firm: 2.5

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo,

4. Education (Degree and Specialization)
CA, Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture

5. Current Registration/Certification (State & Discipline) Professional Landscape Architect, CA

#4994; LEED AP BD + C International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Arborist

6. Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)

ASLA Member; USGBC Member

7. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Jose Higuera Adobe Park Milpitas, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2016
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2017
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Conceptual design services, construction
documentation, technical specifications, consultant coordination, cost estimating, bidding and
estimating, bidding and construction support for the renovation of this 4.4 acre historic park.
Enhancements included improving ADA accessibility, upgrading a group and individual picnic areas,
preservation of existing heritage trees, playground upgrades parking lot renovation and creating a looped
trail within the park. Total construction costs were $2 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes X No

8. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): CSUMB Roundabouts - Seaside, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2017
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2017
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Senior project manager provided project
management, design services, construction documentation and construction administration
for the planting and irrigation improvements at 2 new roundabouts, including erosion control for
the surrounding hillsides. Total project cost was $3.46 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes X No

9. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Brentwood City Park & Civic Center
Brentwood, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2012
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2012
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Design, construction documentation,
specification, community presentations, construction administration and LEED documentation
services for this 3 acre park project which received LEED Silver certification. The project
included community rose gardens, a water splashpad, playground renovation, picnic areas, a
historic walk with educational signage, and a stage for community events. Stormwater
management practices included green roofs, Bioswales and infiltration planters. Total project cost
was $3 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes No X

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RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL

1. Name: Alison Hobbs, ASLA, PLA / SSA Landscape Architects, Inc.

2. Role in this Service Area: Senior Project Manager / Landscape Architect

3. Years of experience Total: 16 With current firm: 11

4. Education (Degree and Specialization) University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada,

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

5. Current Registration/Certification (State & Discipline) Professional Landscape Architect, CA #5735

6. Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)

ASLA Member; USGBC Member

7. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Paso Robles Historic City Park - Paso Robles, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2016
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2016
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Renovation of 1.25 acres of an existing
historic park and playground. Park programming and design, presentations, community
workshops, construction documentation, specifications, cost estimating and construction
administration. Total construction budget was $1.12 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O

8. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Seven Seas Park Sunnyvale, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2013
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2014
Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Park programming and design,
presentations, community workshops, construction documentation, specifications, cost
estimating and construction administration. This 5.3 acre park had a total construction cost
was $4.9 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O

9. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Sunnyvale Playground Renovations Sunnyvale,
CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2016
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): Ongoing
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Park planning and design services,
including Agency coordination, construction documentation, cost estimating, technical
specifications for playgrounds at three city parks of varying scale. Total project budget is $1.5
million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O

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 FORM C
RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL

1. Name: Rodney Cahill, C.E., LEED AP / Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc.

2. Role in this Service Area: Principal / Civil Engineer

3. Years of experience Total: 17 With current firm: 10

4. Education (Degree and Specialization) Queensland University of Technology, Bachelor of Civil

Engineering; Northern Territory University, Australia, Diploma of Civil Engineering

5. Current Registration/Certification (State & Discipline) Civil Engineer, State of California #67728;
LEED Accredited Professional, Green Building Certification Institute; Qualified SWPPP

Developer and Practitioner #20301; Cal OES Safety Assessment Program #78583

6. Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)

American Public Works Association, Monterey Bay Area Chapter, Vice President, 2017;
American Society of Civil Engineers Member; USGBC Member; AIA Member

7. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Stevens Creek Corridor Park & Restoration
Phase II Cupertino CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2014
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2014
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Master Planning, community workshops,
design, construction documentation, bidding and construction support. This 9 acre park project
included a mile Class II Bikeway trail, creek re-alignment, parking lot improvements, ADA
upgrades, teaching spaces, stormwater treatment and habitat restoration. Total project cost was
$3.8 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O

8. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): 7th Avenue Roundabout & 8th Avenue
Realignment, California State University Monterey Bay Seaside, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2017
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2017
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Lead Consultant and Project Manager
for two new roadway intersection designs that improved safety for pedestrians and bicyclists
and reduced delays and congestion for drivers. Total project cost was $3.4 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O

9. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Shugart Park Bridges Scotts Valley, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2015
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2015
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Lead Consultant and Civil Engineer
responsible for design of a new 1,000-foot long bike trail and two 50-foot long bridges. This Safe
routes to School project connected an Elementary School and a High School. Total project cost
was $0.5 million.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No
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RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL

1. Name: Nigel Belton / Consulting Arborist

2. Role in this Service Area: Consulting Arborist

3. Years of experience Total: 41 With current firm: N/A

4. Education (Degree and Specialization) Lincoln College, Canterbury, New Zealand, Diploma of
Horticulture

5. Current Registration/Certification (State & Discipline) ISA Certified Arborist

6. Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)

N/A

7. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Heart of Soquel Plaza Park Soquel, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: Ongoing
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2018 (forecasted)
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Consulting Arborist provided Evaluation of
existing Trees Report and Review of Development Plans Report for this $850,000 project on 1 acre of
land.

- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O

8. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Jose Higuera Adobe Park Milpitas, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: 2016
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2017
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Consulting arborist provided Evaluation and
Recommendations Report for 51 trees at 4.4 acre historic park site. Overall construction budget was $2
million.

- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes OX No O

9. Relevant Project Title & Location (City & State): Chanticleer Park Live Oak, CA
- Year Completed Professional Services: Ongoing
- Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2018 (forecasted)
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: Consulting Arborist provided Evaluation
of Existing Trees Report for this park site located on 2.6 acres. Overall construction budget
is $4.6 million.

- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: Yes O X No O

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 FORM D - EXAMPLE PROJECTS THAT BEST
ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED FIRMS QUALIFICATIONS

Project Key Number (1to 4): 10X 2 0 30 4O (Match the bottom of Form E)

1. Title of Example Project: Pajaro Neighborhood Park & Soccer Complex

2. Project Location (City and State): Pajaro, CA

3. Year Completed Professional Services: 2014

4. Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2014

5. Project Owners Information:

- Project Owner: Monterey County Economic Development Department

- Point of Contact Name: Nick Nichols

- Point of Contact Telephone Number: (831) 755-5386

- Point of Contact E-Mail Address: nicholsn@co.monterey.ca.us

6. Description of Project and Relevance to this Service Area (include scope, size, cost, etc.):
SSA was selected by the Monterey County Redevelopment Agency to facilitate community
workshops and prepare a park master plan, design, and construction documents for the
development of this 5 acre, $6.3 million park (mostly funded by the Proposition 84 grant) along the
Pajaro River in North Monterey County. Most park users are living below poverty levels and this is
the towns first community park.

After several workshops with the community to facilitate visioning for the first park in the community
of Pajaro, the program was developed. The program was established to include a synthetic turf
soccer field/baseball field, jogging path around the perimeter, community art walls and interpretive
signs, shade and picnic pavilions and barbecues for group rentals, a stage pavilion for community
events, play structures, a full size basketball court, restroom buildings, bioswales to collect and
clean water run-off, a storage building for maintenance equipment, a meeting and storage building
for the local Boy Scout troops, and a small parking lot.

The park was successfully completed in 2014 and was immediately embraced by the community.

7. Subconsultants from FORM B Involved with this Example Project, if any:

Firm Name Firm Location Support Service

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FORM D - EXAMPLE PROJECTS THAT BEST
ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED FIRMS QUALIFICATIONS

Project Key Number (1to 4): 10 2 0X 3 0 4 O (Match the bottom of Form E)

1. Title of Example Project: Stevens Creek Corridor Park & Restoration Phase II

2. Project Location (City and State): Cupertino, CA

3. Year Completed Professional Services: 2014

4. Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2014

5. Project Owners Information:

- Project Owner: City of Cupertino

- Point of Contact Name: Gail Seeds

- Point of Contact Telephone Number: (408) 777-1334

- Point of Contact E-Mail Address: GailS@cupertino.org

6. Description of Project and Relevance to this Service Area (include scope, size, cost, etc.):
Stevens Creek Corridor Park & Restoration Project includes a multi-use trail along the restored
Stevens Creek. The trail passes through a historic site. The project improves native habitat,
environmental sustainability, and pedestrian safety. It represents a successful partnership between
visionary planning, creative design solutions, regulatory collaboration, and conscientious
construction practices to overcome environmental challenges and site constraints to create a
serene and natural recreation area.

This project completes the multi-use trail between McClellan Ranch and the transportation hub of
Stevens Creek Boulevard, linking several important spaces: the historic Stocklmeir Ranch,
Blackberry Farm Golf Course & Picnic Grounds, and the McClellan Ranch Preserve. It provides an
accessible trail head on Stevens Creek Boulevard with bus drop-off capacity for school groups and
a new cross-walk with solar powered warning beacons for enhanced pedestrian safety.

The community outreach process overcame the organizational challenge of garnering consensus
among diverse groups with contrasting desires. There were several groups with differing priorities.
The final trail design took into consideration the wishes of all these groups while providing design
latitude to improve the historic Stocklmeir Ranch site, consistent with the goal to create a legacy
farm. The project included 9 acres of land improved at a cost of $3.8 million.

7. Subconsultants from FORM B Involved with this Example Project, if any:

Firm Name Firm Location Support Service

224 Walnut Ave, Suite B

Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc. Civil and Structural Engineering
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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 FORM D - EXAMPLE PROJECTS THAT BEST
ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED FIRMS QUALIFICATIONS

Project Key Number (1to 4): 10 20 3 0X 4 O (Match the bottom of Form E)

1. Title of Example Project: Seven Seas Park

2. Project Location (City and State): Sunnyvale, CA

3. Year Completed Professional Services: 2014

4. Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2014

5. Project Owners Information:

- Project Owner: City of Sunnyvale

- Point of Contact Name: Jim Stark

- Point of Contact Telephone Number: (408) 730-7596

- Point of Contact E-Mail Address: JStark@sunnyvale.ca.gov

6. Description of Project and Relevance to this Service Area (include scope, size, cost, etc.):
This Brownfield site, once home to five industrial buildings built on an old contaminated agricultural
site, was transformed into a 5.3 acre neighborhood park for the community of Tasman Crossing at
a cost of $4.9 million. SSA led their consultant team in the preparation of an EIR document,
coordinated with the Citys environmental consultant, and assisted during the multiple phased
projects to remediate the land and provide a clean site for the construction of Seven Seas Park.

SSA hosted multiple community workshops, collaborated with the locally organized neighborhood
advisory committee and prepared three conceptual plans for the design of the park. The final plan
includes an ADA and inclusive playground designed as a shipping port with large custom faux-rock
outcroppings and docks, a splash pad with a subsurface reservoir designed to irrigate site trees,
maple tree grove and picnic areas, tennis and basketball courts, seven shade structures, musical
play elements, large grassy meadow/field, a restroom facility and parking lot. Project
responsibilities included community outreach workshops, scheduling, cost estimating, 3D modeling,
site and landscape design, PS&E and construction administration.

The park opened in 2014 and is an extremely popular destination.

7. Subconsultants from FORM B Involved with this Example Project, if any:

Firm Name Firm Location Support Service

Aurum Consulting 60 Garden Court, Suite 210

Electrical Engineering
Engineers, Inc. Monterey, CA 93940

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FORM D - EXAMPLE PROJECTS THAT BEST
ILLUSTRATE PROPOSED FIRMS QUALIFICATIONS

Project Key Number (1to 4): 10 20 3 0 4 OX (Match the bottom of Form E)

1. Title of Example Project: California State University Monterey Bay Traffic Roundabouts

2. Project Location (City and State): Seaside, CA

3. Year Completed Professional Services: 2017

4. Year Completed Construction (if applicable): 2017

5. Project Owners Information:

- Project Owner: California State University Monterey Bay

- Point of Contact Name: Client: Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc - Rodney Cahill

- Point of Contact Telephone Number: (831) 426-3186

- Point of Contact E-Mail Address: rodney@m-me.com

6. Description of Project and Relevance to this Service Area (include scope, size, cost, etc.):
California State University at Monterey Bay is located on an old military fort site. Since opening its
doors, the university has been challenged with updating the military site and reconfiguring elements
to fit the needs of a university campus. Most recently, several roadway intersections were identified
for potential upgrades and installation of traffic roundabouts to improve safety and adequately
serve the growing campus. The project goals were to upgrade the vehicular circulation patterns
while being mindful of adjacent property owners, mature oak trees, and stormwater runoff.
Vegetative Bioswales were incorporated to filter pavement run-off. Post-construction hillside
erosion control was achieved through the incorporation of California native species and wildflower
hydroseed that complement the native California Oak Woodland community.

As a subconsultant to Mesiti-Miller Engineering, SSA provided design services, construction

documentation, cost estimating and construction observation for the planting and irrigation
elements of the project. Coordination with civil, traffic and electrical engineers was key throughout
the project. The two roundabouts had a total construction cost of $3.46 million.

7. Subconsultants from FORM B Involved with this Example Project, if any:

Firm Name Firm Location Support Service

224 Walnut Ave, Suite B

Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc Civil and Structural Engineering
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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 FORM E
KEY PERSONNEL PARTICIPATION IN EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Example Projects from FORM D
(Fill in Example Projects Key section shown be-
Key Personnel
No. Role low before completing this table. Then, place X
from FORM C
under project key numbers below for key person-
nels participation in Example Projects.)
1 2 3 4
Principal /
1. Steve Sutherland X X X X
Landscape Architect
Associate Principal /
2. Scott Reeves X X X
Landscape Architect
Senior Project Manager /
3. Karen Folsom X
Landscape Architect
Senior Project Manager /
4. Alison Hobbs X X X
Landscape Architect
Project Manager /
5. Christian Harris X
Landscape Architect
Project Manager /
6. Briana Cox X X X
Landscape Architect
Mesiti-Miller Civil and Structural
7. X X
Engineering, Inc. Engineering

8. Nigel Belton Consulting Arborist

Aurum Consulting
9. Electrical Engineering X
Engineers, Inc.
Biotic Resources
10. Environmental Reports
Group

No. Title of Example Project No. Title of Example Project

Pajaro Neighborhood Park &

1. 3. Seven Seas Park
Soccer Complex
Stevens Creek Corridor Park &
2. 4. CSUMB Traffic Roundabouts
Restoration Phase II

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FORM F
APPLICABLE SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES
List of specialized and/or unique equipment, vehicles, software, or other resources your firm possesses
that is advantageous or necessary to perform this service and which your firm is wiling to commit locally.
Equipment may include, but is not limited to: heavy equipment, special purpose or specially-equipped vehi-
cles, equipment, specialized computer programs, reference manuals/codes, laboratory testing equipment,
audio visual equipment, tools, supplies, or other relevant resources.

1. Applicable Specialized Equipment

Portable Projection System (Including Laptop. Video Projector and Screen),

HP Designjet 2500 (Color Plotter and Scanner)

2. Applicable Specialized Software Programs

AutoCAD, LandFX, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam,

Poll Everywhere, My Sidewalk, Lumien

3. Applicable Reference Manuals, Codes, Data, etc.

Project-Based Database for Cost Estimating,

California Building Code, ASTM for Playgrounds

4. Other Applicable Resources

Licensed Landscape Architects, Qualified SWPPP Practitioner and Developer,

ISA Certified Arborist, LEED AP BD+C

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 FORM G
HOURLY RATE SHEET
Key Personnel
No. Role Fully Burdened Hourly Rates
from FORM C
2017 2018 2019
Principal /
1. Steve Sutherland $195.00 $203.00 $212.00
Landscape Architect
Associate Principal /
2. Scott Reeves $177.00 $185.00 $193.00
Landscape Architect
Senior Project Manager /
3. Karen Folsom $164.00 $171.00 $178.00
Landscape Architect
Senior Project Manager /
4. Alison Hobbs $164.00 $171.00 $178.00
Landscape Architect
Project Manager /
5. Christian Harris $144.00 $150.00 $156.00
Landscape Architect
Project Manager /
6. Briana Cox $144.00 $150.00 $150.00
Landscape Architect
Mesiti-Miller Civil and Structural
7. $195.00 $200.00 $205.00
Engineering, Inc. Engineering
Nigel Belton,
8. Consulting Arborist $150.00 $158.00 $165.00
Consulting Arborist
Aurum Consulting
9. Electrical Engineering $163.00 $158.00 $173.00
Engineers, Inc.
Biotic Resources
10. Environmental Reports $145.00 $145.00 $150
Group

Other Staff (or

No. Role Fully Burdened Hourly Rates
Classifications)
2017 2018 2019
AutoCAD
11. AutoCAD Operation $106.00 $111.00 $116.00
Technician
Staff Clerical, Administrative Support Ser-
12. $92.00 $96.00 $100.00
Administrative vices
13.
14.

Does your firms fully burdened hourly rates include the following?

Software X Yes No Vehicles X Yes No

Phone / Cell X Yes No Printing Yes X No
Mileage Yes X No Postage/Courier Yes X No

Please initial here to acknowledge that markups for subconsultants and other direct costs shall

not exceed 10.0% _______________

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FORM H
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Provide any additional information that would further clarify your interest, expertise, similar experience, and/or
capabilities relevant to this Service Area.
Dedication to High Quality Service - The strength of our client service comes from our internal philosophy to produce a
high level of quality in everything we do and a company culture to constantly improve. Our commitment and dedication is
found in all our services from attending a spur of the moment meeting to spending extra time with a jurisdictional agency.
We listen to and understand our clients desires, and take time in developing innovative designs that reflect their needs.
Our primary goal is to act as advocates for our clients and the citizens that will be served by their projects.
All-Inclusive Playground Experience - Current trends in playground design include providing all-inclusive play
opportunities for all children. SSA is developing strong leadership in this area. Working with the non-profit organization,
Shanes Inspiration, we designed Leos Haven at Chanticleer Park in Live Oak. In Redwood City, we are currently working
with the Magical Bridge Founders and Architect to design this intensive, universally accessible park and playground.
Through our collaboration, we have gained a thorough understanding of the zones, equipment, and signature pieces that
go into a Magical Bridge playground. Furthermore, we understand how a Magical Bridge playground will increase park
usage, and impact supporting infrastructure including parking, restroom facilities, and picnic areas. We are pleased to
announce that we have signed an agreement with the Magical Bridge Foundation to provide construction documentation
support on future Magical Bridge playground projects.
Community Engagement / Public Workshops - When community outreach is determined to be key to the success of a
project, we provide services based on our extensive experience in helping City staff to facilitate this outreach effort. We
believe it is important to provide opportunity for the community to have their input heard, and understand the importance of
this input to a projects ultimate success. We must listen with respect and gather information to understand the needs,
desires, and differences of the citizens, stakeholders, agencies and the client. Garnering consensus while respecting all
stakeholders needs and interests is something that SSA has been successful at and we enjoy this. With advances in
technology, we have found effective ways to improve our community engagement both online and in our workshops. Going
beyond static email and web-based surveys, we are utilizing tools such as MySidewalk to provide demographic feedback,
discussion boards, photo contests, and cross-platform compatibility with social media. In our workshops, we are using Poll
Everywhere to instantly poll the audience using smart phone technology. Poll Everywhere gives us instant voting results
and word cloud graphics allowing attendees, who may otherwise be too shy to voice their opinion, to participate.
Arborist Services - The culture at SSA, and our interest in creating a sustainable future, recognizes the importance of
preserving mature existing trees where possible. When properly managed, trees can enhance a project and increase
property values as well as human health and recreation. With a team involved in the study of Arboriculture, we keep
abreast of the latest news, methods and discoveries. We also recognize the importance of experience in assessing the
health and vigor of trees prior to the design of adjacent spaces. For this reason, we collaborate with Nigel Belton, ASCA for
high level investigations and evaluations.
Budget and Cost Estimating - Our philosophy to managing the budget begins on the first day, at the project kickoff,
before we begin design work. First, we look at potential costs at a broad level, aiding in budget confirmation, establishing a
baseline understanding for the project. As the project evolves, we begin to use real numbers for every component of the
project. As we complete construction documents, we have an itemized cost estimate in the same manner as a Contractors
bid proposal. This also allows us to compare our estimate to the contractors bid to identify any discrepancies. By doing
this, we learn trends in contractor bidding. This experience allows us to prepare accurate estimates even at early planning
stages of park designs.
Design with Maintenance in Mind - We understand the common struggle facing most public agencies, which is to
maintain their facilities with a shrinking budget. We are sensitive to how thoughtful design can significantly ease this
burden, through careful design, selection of materials and knowledge of facility maintenance. A thoughtfully designed
facility should be easy to maintain, and thus improve with age. Our designs allow the maintenance staff to be successful.
Environmentally Sensitive Design - As stewards of the land, SSA has a long-standing policy of incorporating sustainable
design elements into our design approach on all our projects. We share the design principles advocated by many of the
green building programs. These techniques for sustainability, from bio-swales to native plant material have been integral
to our design approach since long before these programs existed.

Signature of Authorized Representative:

Printed Name: Steve R. Sutherland, ASLA

Title of Signer: Principal / Landscape Architect

Date Signed: September 29, 2017

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