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Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Consultant SelectionCity of Dubuque Copyrighted November 20, 2017 Consent Items # 24. ITEM TITLE: Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Consultant Selection SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval to negotiate a contract with RDG Planning and Design for the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve ATTACHMENTS: Description Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Consultant Selection -MVM Memo Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Consultant Selection RDG Proposal Bolten Menk Proposal Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company Proposal MSA Proposal Sand County Studios Proposal Type City Manager Memo Staff Memo Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation THE CITY OF Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque klitetri *America City �1i1t' 2007.2012 2013.2017 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Consultant Selection DATE: November 13, 2017 Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware is recommending City Council approval to negotiate a contract with RDG Planning and Design for the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. 1171,riva kr4,1, MicVael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager THE CITY OF DUBOtJE Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque Itattal All-AmericaCity '1111' 2007 • 2012 • 2013 • 2017 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Consultant Selection DATE: November 9, 2017 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend a consultant for the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan. BACKGROUND In April of 2017 approval was granted to begin the RFP process to hire a consultant to perform an assessment of the Hwy 20 corridor and create a new landscape plan for the corridor. Approval was also granted to create an RFP committee. DISCUSSION Proposals from qualified consultants to conduct the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan project were solicited. The City of Dubuque received the 5 enclosed proposals. The firms and associated costs are as follows: Firm Cost MSA Professional Services; Dubuque $34,978 RDG Planning and Design; Dubuque $31,844 Jeffrey L. Bruce and Company; Des Moines $31,800 Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Cedar Rapids $32,500 Sand County Studios; Smyrna, GA $34,300 RECOMMENDATION The consultant selection committee reviewed the five proposals. The committee consisted of Tami Lansing, Assistant Finance Director: Steve Fehsal, Park Division 1 Manager: Kelly Goossen, Horticulturist: Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner: Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager, Bob Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer and Jeff Ahlers, Natural Areas and Sustainable Practices Specialist. Cori Burbach was unavailable for the consultant selection recommendation meeting. The consultant selection committee reviewed the proposals and unanimously selected RDG Planning and Design for the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan. The committee felt RDG demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the project requirements and scope compared to the other proposals. RDG fully addressed the soil assessment portion of the project which is of extreme importance to the outcomes related to the project. RDG is also a local firm with positive results from other City led projects. BUDGET IMPACT The budget for the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan is $35,000 (CIP # 3501588) REQUESTED ACTION I respectfully request your approval to negotiate a contract with RDG Planning and Design for the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan. Prepared by Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager Attachments 2 RDg•• PLANNING • DESIGN THE CITY OF DUB Masterpiece on the Mississippi City of Dubuque - Hwy 20 Landscape Assessment and Plan Dubuque, Iowa Submitted by. RDG Planning & Design 900 Jackson Street Suite #110 Dubuque, IA 52001 Tel 563.587.9244 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - OCTOBER 16, 2017 Create. Meaning. Together. • • • RDg- PLANNING • DESIGN table of contents Firm Profile 1 Availability 2 Scope &Approach 3 Project Team Qualifications 6 Team Flow Chart 12 Team Experience in Similar Projects 13 RDg- PLANNING • DESIGN October 16, 2017 Mr. Steve Fehsal Park Division Manager City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, Iowa 52001 RE: Request for Proposal — Highway 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan RFP and Addendum Dear Steve and Selection Committee Members: The City's efforts to create a welcoming and vibrant community are underscored with the commitment to improve the overall entry sequence into the City. The Highway 20 Corridor is a critical link in the region's transportation network and establishes the "first impressions" for those individuals coming to Dubuque. Improving this corridor will help elevate the experience and create a strong sense of community pride! We would like to be a part of this effort! We've assembled an experienced team to aid the City in this endeavor who have worked together on projects similar to this within Dubuque and the upper Midwest. The team is comprised of individuals who bring significant experience working on transportation enhancement projects, site and soil analysis, and the integration of urban conservation practices. As you review our attached information, please consider the following: * We are close in proximity — our Project Manager is based out of our Dubuque office. • An innovative approach that uses applied science to help identify the highest and best use of the planting areas. * We have recent, relevant experience working with the Iowa DOT on multiple projects. In our submittal that follows, we have amplified many of our specific skills related to this project. We look forward to your review of this material. If you have any questions about our scope, fees or schedule, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Ryan D. Peterson, PLA Partner RDG Planning & Design 900 Jackson Street, Suite 110 Dubuque, Iowa 52003 Tel 563 587.9244 www rdgusa com RDG IA Inc • • RDg•• PLANNING • DESIGN SERVICES: • Architecture • Art Studio • Engineering • Graphic Design & Multimedia • Interior Design • Landscape Architecture • Lighting Design • Strategic Facilities Planning • Sustainability MARKETS: • College & University • Community Planning • Regional Planning • Corporate • Early Learning • Government • Healthcare • K-12 Education • Parks & Recreation • Public Safety • Restoration • Senior Living • Sports • Urban Design • Worship CONTACT: 900 Jackson Street Suite #110 Dubuque, IA 52001 Tel 563.587.9244 rpeterson@rdgusa.com firm profile From our newest team members to the founding principals who began their practices in the 1960s, RDG Planning & Design is a multifaceted network of design and planning professionals. Diverse in knowledge and experience, we are united in the pursuit of meaning for our clients and ourselves. Officially formed in 1989 as the Renaissance Design Group Corporation and crafted to bring well established firms together into practice, our two business centers of RDG IA Inc. and RDG Schutte Wilscam Birge, Inc. create one distinct organization with the shared purpose of creating meaning together. CREATE. MEANING. • TOGETHER. Creation is a result of every interaction with our clients and those they serve. Ultimately, we help create lasting relationships between people and the places they live and love. We find meaning in relationships, and in people and the deep connections they have to their environments. When we find meaning, we achieve a deeper understanding of how to create the very best spaces to work, live, and play. The most important member of our team is you. You know your needs better than anyone else, and you're the advocate for the effort because you'll love and care for your space long after we celebrate its completion. For more than 25 years, RDG Planning & Design has focused on transportation enhancement related projects. This long history of focus has resulted in a unique ability to provide creative, constructible, and affordable solutions for enhancing the aesthetics, the efficiency, and the safety of transportation environments and support facilities. 165 EMPLOYEES 67 LICENSED PROFESSIONALS Ryan Peterson of our Dubuque office would lead this project, with additional help coming from our Des Moines and Omaha offices. 36 LEED APS 72° O RE STOCKHOOFSTAFFLADERS • Kansas City, Missouri • St. Lou, Missour • Ft. Myers, Florida ••O DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL I• TASK 1 - PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING TASK 2 - COLLECT BACKGROUND INFO TASK 3 - INVENTORY & ASSESSMENT TASK 4 - SOIL ASSESSMENT TASK 5 - SUITABILITY TASK 6 - REVIEW STUDY Synthesize TASK 8 - PRELIMINARY PLANTING PLAN TASK 7 - PLANT SELECTION = TASK 9 - Im PUBLIC MEETING H y TASK 10 - FINAL 0 LANDSCAPE PLAN TASK 11 - FINAL DELIVERABLES availability WORKLOAD STATEMENT The RDG team is fully committed to providing the City of Dubuque expert planning and analysis for the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan. Each member of our team has the capacity and time necessary to successfully address the Scope of Professional Services detailed in the RFP within the timeline detailed. If you have any questions related to our commitment or if you desire to see greater detail related to our collective capacity please contact Ryan Peterson of RDG Planning & Design - Dubuque office. 2017 / 2018 TASK 12 - MEETINGS / COORDINATION ••e RDg•• PLANNING • DESIGN project understanding & approach To support the City's commitment of creating a world class city that provides a welcoming experience for citizens and guests alike, the Highway 20 Corridor serves an important role. The existing landscape enhancements have not thrived as originally intended, yet opportunities remain to improve, enhance and beautify the overall experience. Since the landscape's installation, challenges have occurred. Road salts and chlorides have been applied for safety considerations during the winter months, the existing soils contain a limited amount of organic content, the adjacent urban fabric provides limited opportunities to thrive, and the soils appear to have a less than desirable bulk density. Fundamental to this project is the ability for the City of Dubuque (and Leisure Services) to install, maintain, and enhance the corridor in a sustaining manner. Resources are limited (both human power and monetary), yet visions remain grand. Key factors that must be integrated into the landscape plan's development include the following: • "The Look" of the final design must embrace the existing planting pallet yet merge the city's context and more recent installations. Numerous examples within the community serve as a strong precedent for the final design. • Maintenance must be considered — the visions in year one must look great for our children's generation. Selecting plants that can withstand a harsh environment is critical. • Public input — opinions matter; the landscape plan must respond to the citizens and City of Dubuque leadership. As part of the decision-making process, the City will be assembling a Steering Committee consisting of City staff and community members to help provide direction and steer the project. To supplement the steering committee, RDG anticipates that the following groups will be engaged to guide the project: • A "Core Group" composed of the City's Project Manager, Leisure Services Director, and key maintenance personal. The core group will be responsible for day to day correspondence, communication, and decision making. • The Steering Committee (composed of the individuals discussed above) will guide the project and provide direction monthly. • The public who will weigh in on the project and provide feedback as it relates to the planting plan design and look. • City Council - who will ultimately approve and adopt the plan. Our proposed work plan builds from the process outlined within the RFP, its addendum, and the overall vision for the City of Dubuque. The plan is broken down into three phases: 1. Discover: This phase will develop a project baseline and foundation for the work that will follow. Work will be subjective (input from the core group) and objective. We will scientifically understand what the soil conditions consist of, the size of the drainage areas, land cover, and relative conditions. 2. Synthesize: We will develop a suitability model using the results of the discovery phase to clearly understand how the corridor's microclimate influences plant selection. 3. Design: Using the results of the suitability model, input from the core group and our own technical knowledge, we will develop a series of plant lists and suitable locations. Pre -contract Coordination Meeting: Prior to establishing a final agreement between the City and RDG, our team will meet with City Staff to review the proposed work plan, schedule costs, and objectives. It is anticipated that this meeting will take place with RDG's Project Manager and key staff within the City. ••© scope of services 7 • DISCOVER 1. Project Kick Off Meeting 1.1. Working closely with the core group, RDG will meet with the core group to review the project basemap and physical extents, visit the site, discuss the project's overall objectives, identify supporting materials and receive feedback on the existing conditions. 2. Collect Background Information 2.1. Aerial Photos 2.2. Soils Map 2.3. Land Cover 2.4. Topography 2.5. Utilities 2.6. Existing Planting Plans 3. Inventory and Assessment 3.1. We will complete a site visit to review the current conditions and validate the background materials received. This process will help establish an early understanding of the opportunities and constraints of the site. During this visit we will review the current conditions of the perennial plants, trees and shrubs. Based on this assessment we will identify the plants to remain and those to be removed. 4. Soil Assessment 4.1. Physical Review: In collaboration with Terracon and the City of Dubuque, we will identify up to fifteen sampling locations throughout the corridor. These locations will be determined based on the inventory and assessment, existing site conditions, preliminary mapping, and geotechnical rig access. At each location, we will take a series of soil samples to understand the make-up of the soils. This will include a determination of the following: 4.1.1. Soil Type 4.1.2. Soil Structure 4.1.3. USDA Soil Texture Note: our proposal assumes that the samples will be collected this fall prior to frost setting in. Traffic control, locating private utilities or other services not specifically listed are excluded from our scope of work. 4.2. Agronomic Review: using the same samples collected in task 4.1, we will combine the samples from each of the "zones" into a representative sample. These samples will then be sent to the Iowa State University agronomy lab to understand the soil fertility and organic content. Recommendations will be provided by Iowa State University to help improve the soils ability to support plant growth. The specific elements tested will include: 4.2.1. Nitrogen 4.2.2. Phosphorus 4.2.3. PH 4.2.4. Percent Organic Matter 2 • SYNTHESIZE 5. Suitability 5.1. Using the results of tasks 3 and 4, we will develop a suitability model using geographic information systems to map the corridor's ability to support plant growth. This model will identify key locations for landscape enhances using available nutrients, soil texture, the drainage area (for stormwater management practices) and the amount of sunlight available. The outcomes of this model will guide the location and selection of appropriate plant materials. 6. Case Study Review 6.1. Our team will meet with the steering committee to understand the desired "look" or experience desired when traveling through the corridor. During this conversation we will identify key projects to serve as a precedent for the corridor. We will collect imagery and visit up to three precedent case studies around Dubuque. Additional case studies from peer communities (within a 1.5 hour drive of Dubuque) will be visited to document the conditions and understand the planting scheme. We envision this task will be completed with key city leaders and over the course of a "long day." • • Q scope of services 3 • DESIGN 7. Plant Selection 7.1. Research: Using the case studies and suitability analysis, RDG will develop an initial plant list that identifies the species, preferred soil type, ideal landscape location and salt tolerance. This list will be compared to research completed by the Iowa DOT, RDG's prior experience and other institutions to understand the plant's ability to thrive in difficult environments. 7.2. RDG will present its findings to the core group and make a recommendation for a plant schedule, ranking each plant and its ability to thrive. 8. Preliminary Landscape Planting Plan 8.1. RDG will develop two conceptual design themes for the corridor. The initial concepts will apply the design theme (e.g. naturalized vs formal) to a selected intersection, chosen by the core group and RDG. 8.2. Based on the feedback received from the core group, we will develop a preliminary landscape for the entire corridor using the selected theme. This concept will be presented to city leaders and the Iowa Department of Transportation for feedback. 8.3. We will then develop a preliminary cost estimate for review by the core group. 9. Public Meeting 9.1. Prior to completing the Final Landscape Plan, RDG will host an open house to review the preliminary landscape plan. We intend to share the site analysis and scientific research to help provide context to the project. 10. Final Landscape Plan 10.1. Using the feedback received from the public, DOT, the Steering Committee and City leaders, we will develop a Final Planting Plan. This plan will be presented to the Steering Committee and the DOT for approval. 10.2. Final costs will be prepared for the design. 11. Final deliverables: RDG will develop a summary report that contains the materials presented, research completed and planting design. We anticipate that the final deliverable will be up to 30 pages in length, presented in a bound 8.5 x 11" format. The deliverable will be provided in digital PDF format to the City of Dubuque. RDG has budgeted for two rounds of revisions. 12. Meetings and Project Coordination 12.1. Core group meetings: we anticipate meeting every other month with the core group, for a total of four core group meetings. 12.2. Steering Committee meetings: We anticipate meeting ever other month (opposite the core group meetings) with the steering committee (an expanded core group) to share progress and guide the project. We anticipate meeting three times with the steering committee. 12.3. Public meeting: we will conduct one public meeting. 12.4. Coordination Meetings: we anticipate attending up to eight additional meetings with City staff as necessary. 12.5. Council Presentation: we will present the plan to council during one council work session. 1 ••© EDUCATION: 2006 Iowa State University, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Secondary Major of Environmental Studies REGISTRATIONS: Iowa #570 Wisconsin #648-14 Ryan Peterson, PLA, ASLA, LEED® AP PARTNER / PROJECT MANAGER Ryan Peterson is a landscape architect with RDG Planning & Design —focusing on connecting people to place through ecological processes and the built environment. Ryan's experience includes the design of complete streets, parks, campus projects, green roof design, urban infill and green infrastructure design. Dubuque Southwest Arterial - Dubuque, Iowa Sustainable consulting Grandview Delhi Roundabout Landscape Enhancements - Dubuque, Iowa Roundabout landscape enhancements Winona State University - Winona, Minnesota Landscape Master r,+ Coralville US Highway 6 Landscape Enhancements - Coralville, Iowa Corridor enhancements, landscape enhancements Holiday Road Roundabout - Coralville, Iowa Roba'about,:ndscape enhancements 12th Avenue & Forevergreen Road Roundabout - Coralville, Iowa Roundabout landscape enhancements 7th Street Traffic Calming - Western Technical College - La Crosse, Wisconsin Trac calming bumpouts, stormwater planters, green infrastructure 8th Street Complete Street - Western Technical College - La Crosse, Wisconsin Complete Street, stormwater planters, green infrastructure Waupaca Downtown Master Plan - Waupaca, Wisconsin Downtown riverfrontplanning, streetscape Waupaca Main Street Redevelopment - Waupaca, Wisconsin Streetscape preliminary design Iowa River Landing Low Impact Development Master Plan - Coralville, Iowa Green infrastructure planning, urban conservation Pella Signage and Wayfinding - Pella, Iowa Signage and waybndrncr assessment, sign design Western Technical College - Campus Signage and Wayfinding - La Crosse, Wisconsin Signage and Winding assessment, sign design Maquoketa Downtown Plan - Maquoketa, Iowa Downtown master plan CONTACT: Ryan Peterson, PLA, ASLA, LEED ® AP 563.587.9244 rpeterson@rdgusa.com • • 0 RDg•• PLANNING • DESIGN EDUCATION: 1989 Iowa State University, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture REGISTRATIONS: Iowa #300, 1992 Illinois #1 57 001205, 2006 North Dakota #24, 2006 South Dakota #8991, 2006 Wisconsin #539-014, 2006 Texas #2731, 2011 Florida #LA6667081, 2011 Louisiana #1 34715, 2012 Wyoming #LA -0159C, 2013 LEED® Accredited Professional, 2005 project team Patrick F. Dunn, PLA, ASLA, LEED® AP PRINCIPAL Pat is a Principal with RDG Planning & Design and has 27 years of experience designing and overseeing the implementation of a wide range of project types, including both public and private. He has managed projects for a number of clients in the areas of transportation enhancements, urban design, commercial, recreation design, and education. Spencer Riverfront Plan - Spencer, Iowa Capitol Avenue Streetscape - Springfield, Illinois City of Oskaloosa Wayfinding & Corridor Enhancement - Oskaloosa, Iowa Downtown Master Plan - De Pere, Wisconsin Omaha South 24th Streetscape - South Omaha, Nebraska Mississippi Drive Corridor Study - Muscatine, Iowa Southwest Arterial Enhancements & Sustainability - Dubuque, Iowa Mount Rushmore Road Corridor Development Plan - Rapid City, South Dakota Des Moines Downtown Wayfinding Program - Des Moines, Iowa U.S. 20 Bridge Across the Mississippi - Dubuque, Iowa and East Dubuque, Illinois Federal Avenue Streetscape and Plaza - Mason City, Iowa Iowa State University South Campus Gateway Phase II - Ames, Iowa Washington Streetscape - Bismarck, North Dakota SE Connector - Des Moines, Iowa Interstate 74 Corridor Enhancements - Quad Cities, Iowa & Illinois Papillion Downtown Streetscape - Papillion, Nebraska PUBLICATIONS: 2012 "iMas es Mas South Omaha!" - Landscape Architect and Specifier News Magazine 2010 "Add a Living Roof and Save Some Green"- Iowa Outdoors 2009 "Pappajohn Sculpture Park: Key players in park's creation" - Feature Article - Des Moines Register, September CONTACT: Patrick F. Dunn, PLA, ASLA, LEED© AP 515.288.3141 pdunn@rdgusa.com ••0 EDUCATION: 2004 North Dakota State University, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design REGISTRATIONS: Iowa #536, 2008 Eric Iverson, PLA, ASLA, LEED© Green Assoc. PARTNER/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Eric is both a project manager and project landscape architect with ten years of professional experience. Since joining RDG Planning & Design in 2004, he has worked primarily on projects within RDG's urban design focus market, specializing in transportation, collegiate, riverfronts, and other complex urban projects. Eric graduated from North Dakota State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design. Eric is a licensed professional landscape architect in the state of Iowa. Southwest Arterial - Dubuque, Iowa Interstate Highway 235 Landscape Enhancements - Des Moines, Iowa SE Connector Roadway Enhancements - Des Moines, Iowa 180th Street Bridge Over the Old Lincoln Highway - Douglas County, Nebraska Avenue G Viaduct Over the Union Pacific Railroad - Council Bluffs, Iowa Grand Avenue Bridge Over the Little Sioux River - Spencer, Iowa Iowa River Landing Street Improvements - Coralville, Iowa Mississippi Drive Corridor Study - Muscatine, Iowa US Highway 6 Roadway Enchancements - Coralville, Iowa US Highway 6 Broadway Avenue Viaduct Over the Union Pacific Railroad - Council Bluffs, Iowa Grand Avenue Boulevard Enhancements - Spencer, Iowa Pleasant Hill Boulevard and Vandalia Road Enhancements - Pleasant Hill, Iowa Hwy 58 and Viking Road Interchange Enhancements - Cedar Falls, Iowa Springfield Railroad Bridge Enhancements - Springfield, Illinois AFFILIATIONS: 2004 - Present 2014 - 2016 CONTACT: Member- American Society of Landscape Architects President- American Society of Landscape Architects, Iowa Chapter Eric Iverson, PLA, ASLA 515.288.3141 eiverson@rdgusa.com • • 0 EDUCATION: 2017 Iowa State University, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Studies AWARDS: 2017 Certificate of Merit - American Society of Landscape Architects - Iowa Chapter - Student Design, Leadership and Academic Award ilk EDUCATION: 2011, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Bachelor of Science in Meteorology/Climatology 2018 (expected), University of Nebraska Omaha, Masters of Science in Geography THESIS: NAIP and Landsat Imagery Sources Impact the Calculations on Above Ground Biomass Nate Byro, Assoc. ASLA INTERN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Nate interned at RDG in 2016 and upon his graduation from ISU in the spring of 2017, he joined the Landscape Architect Studio full time. Since that time, he has amassed a variety of valuable experience, working on a wide array of projects. Nate believes landscape architecture can create spaces that inspire all people to live a happy, healthy life. This is where we explore, we laugh, and we live. With a lifelong love of learning, he is always exploring the latest trends and research about creating sustainable, environmentally sensitive spaces. Above all, Nate strives to create spaces that care for the needs of the community. Dubuque Roundabout - Dubuque, Iowa Campbell County High School - Football Stadium - Gillette, Wyoming Jack Trice Greenspace - Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa Winona State Winona State University Landscape Master Plan & Design Guidelines - Winona, Minnesota Western Tech Site Improvements - Viroqua, Wisconsin Clive Greenbelt Master Plan - Clive, Iowa Iowa Living Roadways Community Visioning — Massena - Massena, Iowa CONTACT: Nate Byro, Assoc. ASLA 515.288.3141 nbyro@rdgusa.com Greg Jameson GIS, SPECIALIST Greg interprets and builds geographic data for designers and engineers so they can deliver solutions that are tailored to any size of project. Projects range from macro to micro, studying park service areas for the State of Iowa to mapping environmental conditions for a watershed to building a walkability map for a neighborhood. Greg has authored scripts for special projects to automate tasks, such as analyzing implications for various land use scenarios and understanding space programming for classrooms on a college campus. Greg beta tests products for ESRI and regularly assists them to improve their software. Environmental Models • Bismarck Growth Management Plan — ND • Cedar Rapids Metro — Cedar Rapids and Marion, IA • Greenbelt Master Plan — Clive, IA • Southwest Johnson County Area Plan — KS Transportation and Mobility Studies • Barton County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan — Barton, KS • Kansas Byways — KS • Leawood Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan — KS • Marion Active Living Design Guidelines — Marion, KS CONTACT: Greg Jameson 402.392.0133 gjameson@rdgusa.com Demographic and Market Research • Urbandale Aquatic Study — Urbandale, IA • Plattsmouth Downtown Plan — Plattsmouth, N E • Downtown Bettendorf — Bettendorf, IA • Williston Downtown Plan — Williston, N D Site Research and Master Plans • Educare Porter Leath — Memphis, TN • John Knox Village— Pompano Beach, FL • Shell Point Village — Fort Myers, FL • Village of Walthill Master Plan — Walthill, NE • • 0 SARA J. SOMSKY, P.E. GEOTECHNICAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ms. Somsky currently serves as the geotechnical department manager in Terracon's Bettendorf, Kansas office. Her primary responsibilities include management of geotechnical projects and preparation of geotechnical engineering proposals and reports. Ms. Somsky also serves as an engineering consultant for the materials testing department. Ms. Somsky has completed projects in the states of Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Arizona, and California. She has completed geotechnical evaluations on a variety of projects including bridges, retaining walls, roadways, community/recreational centers, pools, retail/commercial buildings, water treatment plants, and elevated water towers, and roadways. Ms. Somsky has experience with a variety of subsurface soil conditions including, alluvial, glacially derived, loess, and residual soils. She has worked on deep foundation projects utilizing drilled pier foundations, auger -cast -pile and driven pile, including field inspection. She is also knowledgeable of shallow, mat, and rammed aggregate foundations. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Sunset Office Building Trail Improvement — Olathe, KS A new pedestrian trail was planned south of Sunset Office Building. The new trail was designed for a boom truck utilized twice a year to clean windows. Ms. Somsky supervised geotechnical site exploration and analysis of subsurface conditions. Prairie Creek Greenway Trail Pedestrian Bridges — Platte City, MO Three new single -span pedestrian bridges were installed along the Prairie Creek Greenway Trail. The bridges were supported on driven steel pile foundations. Ms. Somsky supervised geotechnical site explorations, analysis of subsurface conditions, and preparation of geotechnical report. West Bank Trail Retaining Wall Designer — Tulsa, OK Responsible for the design of three segmental retaining walls along the proposed walking trail and preparation of the retaining wall construction plans. The three walls, less than five feet in height, were located within the floodplain of the adjacent river. Granular backfill was utilized within the reinforced zone to minimize the development of hydrostatic loading on the retaining walls. Turkey Creek Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail — Overland Park, KS* Walked the proposed trail alignment and Turkey Creek to aid in the evaluation of slope stability and feasibly of the construction of the proposed trail. Provided recommendations for the construction of the trail and provided design parameters for several retaining walls needed to achieve grade transition along the trail. Storm Drainage Improvements — Olathe, KS Ms. Somsky provided geotechnical site exploration, and used the resulting data to provide recommendations for design of storm drainage improvements, culverts, and retaining walls. She evaluated global stability of the proposed creek cross-sections, and provided review of Contractor's design for proposed segmental retaining walls along a creek near 151st Street and Lindenwood Drive. Review was requested by the City of Olathe. lrerracon EDUCATION Master of Science, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 2002 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 2001 REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota AFFILIATIONS American Society of Civil Engineers National Society of Professional Engineers Society of American Military Engineers Kansas Society of Professional Engineers, 2002-2016 Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, 2002-2016 Street Improvement Task Force, City of Shawnee, 2015 City of Shawnee Planning Commission, 2015-2016 WORK HISTORY Terracon Consultants, Inc., Geotechnical Department Manager, 2016 -Present, Senior Geotechnical Engineer, 2013-2016; Interim Geotechnical Department Manager, 2014-2015 Kleinfelder, Geotechnical Engineer/ Project Manager, 2002-2012 Iowa State University, Research Assistant, 2001-2002 * Work performed prior to joining Terracon. • • e RDg• PLANNING • DESIGN THE CITY OF DuB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi • PROJECT MANAGER Ryan Peterson, PLA, ASLA, LEEK) AP Partner Landscape Architect Dubuque office ••••••••• • • LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Eric Iverson, PLA, ASLA, LEEDO Green Assoc. Partner Des Moines office • • • • • • • • • • •••••••••••••• • • organizational chart ••••••••••• • INTERN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Nate Byro, Assoc. ASLA Des Moines office PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE Patrick Dunn, PLA, ASLA, LEEK) AP Principal, Landscape Architect Des Moines office ••••••••••••••••• • • • GIS SPECIALIST Greg Jameson Omaha office •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 ferracon Davenport, Iowa Soil Testing - Physical Assessment IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Ames, Iowa Soil Testing - Agronomic Assessment ••m Jon Dienst Civil Engineer - City of Dubuque 563.589.4104 jdienst@cityofdubuque.org Project: GRANDVIEW DELHI ROUNDABOUT Dan Holderness City Engineer - City of Coralville 319.248.1720 dholderness@coralville.org Project: US HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS Evelyn O'Loughlin Roadside Development Spec 2 515.239.1078 evelyn.oloughlin@DOT.iowa.gov Project: 1-235 LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS references Team: Ryan Peterson & Nate Byro Team: Ryan Peterson, Pat Dunn, & Eric Iverson Team: Pat Dunn & Eric Iverson experience Our proposed team for the Hwy 20 Corridor Land Assessment and Plan has sixty years of combined experience working within urban environments, addressing similar projects around Iowa and the Midwest. While individual qualifications of each team member are listed are listed on resprective resumes. The project profiles that follow highlight our experience working in similar communities for the Iowa DOT and within Dubuque. For each of the projects shared, the projects were on budget. Their respective costs are identified on the project profiles. • • CD ••• PLANNING • DESIGN OWNER REFERENCE: Jon Dienst Civil Engineer - City of Dubuque 563.589.4104 jdienst@cityofdubuque.org transportation enhancements Grandview Delhi Roundabout DUBUQUE, IOWA The Grandview Delhi Roundabout, located within the heart of Dubuque, Iowa, helps improve traffic flow, beautify the community and alleviate congestion. Working closely with City of Dubuque Engineering Department, RDG developed multiple enhancement options within a condensed period. As this roundabout was the first in the City - getting it right and completed in an efficient manner was essential. The plan called for a series of layers or "spokes" to create a colorful, yet salt tolerant design that uses both native and non-native plants. Constructed: 2016 Construction Cost: $20,000 Services Provided: Landscape Architecture ••I ••• PLANNING • DESIGN OWNER REFERENCE: Evelyn O'Loughlin Roadside Development Spec 2 515.239.1078 evelyn.oloughlin@DOT.iowa.gov transportation enhancements 1-235 Master Aesthetic Plan DES MOINES, IOWA The 1-235 plan proposed developed a memorable "linear parkway" to showcase the State of Iowa and focus on the State Capitol and Des Moines landmarks and community neighborhoods. As the prime consultant for this comprehensive Master Plan for roadway and bridge improvements, RDG teamed with local and national architects and engineers to include design concepts for pedestrian and road bridges, right-of-way landscape plantings, lighting, sound barriers, signage support systems, and landscape maintenance. The Master Plan resulted in improving the appearance of the entire Interstate Highway 235 corridor and enhancing the appeal and image of the Des Moines metropolitan area. • • e Rcog.. PLANNING • DESIGN OWNER REFERENCE: Dan Holderness City Engineer - City of Coralville 319.248.1720 dholderness@coralville.org transportation enhancements City of Coralville - US Hwy 6, Hwy 965 and Iowa River Landing CORALVILLE, IOWA For more than twenty years, RDG Planning & Design has been working with the City of Coralville to help beautify and improve the community. Most of these projects have been transportation based landscape enhance- ments. Our work along US Highway 6 reinvigorated a disjointed corridor and transformed it into a unified boulevard that uses layers of trees, shrubs, and perennials creating a welcoming gateway into Coralville's commercial core. Careful consideration was given towards plant selection (and the ability to withstand road salts) soil drainage and bloom color. In addition to our work along US Highway 6, the Highway 965 Master Plan had similar goals, yet used green infrastructure to improve the look and water quality of this undulating corridor. Lastly, our work at Iowa River Landing uses landscape enhancements, green infrastructure and plant massings to help improve the vehicular and pedestrian experience. ••L other UNDERSTANDING OF FINAL CONTRACT TERMS RDG has reviewed the contract terms and agrees to include them as outlined. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE RDG has reviewed the insurance requirements and included an Insurance Certificate. 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We have provided a recommended "full service fee," inclusive of all the elements outlined in our proposal, and a minimum baseline fee that will address the City's minimum requirements outlined within the RFP. Our scope of work outlines several key measures that we believe will help the team and City scientifically inform and improve the final plan and deliverables, but recognize that these items were not specifically requested within the RFP issued by the City. RDG Planning & Design's minimum baseline fee to perform all the services outlined in our proposal and requested in the RFP (excluding RDG Tasks 4.1 and 6): $31,844.00 Items that were not specifically requested by the City, but included within our proposal: Task 4.1 outlines soil testing to complete a physical review of the soils. These tests are performed to understand the soil texture and it's ability to infiltrate stormwater, depth of topsoil and subsoil condition. These services are not required for a concept / schematic, but could be added at a cost of $6,000.00. Task 6 outlines visiting peer review communities within 1.5 hours of Dubuque. (We were thinking Cedar Rapids and Coralville / Iowa City) to understand how these communities are addressing similar highway corridors, the level of maintenance and overall planting design. This exercise is not required for a concept / schematic, but could be added at a cost of $3,588.00. RDG Planning & Design's full service fee, inclusive of Task 4.1 and 6: $41,432.00 Note: RDG recognizes that the City's budget is fixed at $35,000.00, and we are willing to negotiate any of our services to give the City the "best fit" for the scope of work. If the City would like to include Task 4.1 or Task 6 individually, that is also an option. Finally, if you have any questions as you review our proposal, please do not hesitate to call. Professional Fee Summary Discover, excluding task 4.1 $9,124.00 Discover, including task 4.1 .$15,124.00 Synthesize, excluding task 6.1 out of town site visits $6,032.00 Synthesize, including task 6.1 out of town site visits $9,620.00 Design .$16,688.00 1 Total Professional Fee .$31,844.001 Total Full Service Fee if alternates are accepted ....$41,432.00 Hourly Rates: Ryan Peterson $108 Patrick Dunn .$213 Eric Iverson ...$108 Nate Byro $86 Greg Jameson .$86 This proposal shall remain firm for 90 days. • • • October 16, 2017 Proposal for City of Dubuque Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan THE CITY OF VUB Masterpiece on the Mississippi BOLTON & MENK Real People. Real Solutions. Bolton & Menk, Inc. 855 Wright Brothers Blvd SW Suite 2A, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 P: 319-362-3219 I F: 319-362-3341 Contact: Sam Kessel, PLA, LEED AP C: 515-520-4678 samke@ bolton-menk.com Section 1 • pg 2 Profile of Firm Section 2 pg 3 Scope of Services Section 3 pg 6 Project Team Qualifications Section 4 pg 15 Understanding of Final Contract Terms, Insurance, and Litigation Section 5 pg 16 Proposed Project Schedule Separate Envelope Fees and Compensation �gi BOLTON & MENK Real People. Real Solutions. October 16, 2017 Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager City of Dubuque, Leisure Services Department 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, IA 52001 RE: Proposal for Hwy 20 Corridor Assessment and Plan Dear Mr. Fehsal: 855 Wright Brothers Blvd SW Suite 2A Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Ph: [319) 362-3219 F: [319) 362-3341 Bolton-Menk.com The City of Dubuque Hwy 20 corridor assessment and plan project is an essential step in creating an exemplary municipal corridor that can demonstrate the City of Dubuque's commitment to sustainability and community enhancement. Like you, Bolton & Menk takes great pride in designing and managing projects that are safe, sustainable, and beautiful. Our Landscape Architecture team considers all aspects of design ensuring a technically sound, publicly acceptable, economically viable, and environmentally focused solution is provided. We believe you will find outstanding value in our approach to the Hwy 20 corridor assessment and plan project for the following reasons: Experts in Planning and Design — Knowing how to implement and construct a complex urban project is directly related to good initial design work. Each member of our design team has been involved in construction phase services for urban corridor projects, similar to Hwy 20 in Dubuque, and understand how to shape a project during the planning process. Our resources are under one roof, and in many cases, have worked together for decades. This relationship provides a level of efficiency and expertise few firms can provide. Municipal Service Expertise — Our company was founded on providing exemplary municipal services to communities throughout Minnesota and Iowa. Although our firm has grown, our commitment to communities, large or small, has not wavered. With our locations in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, we are ready to serve Dubuque quickly and efficiently. In service to the City of Dubuque, we are excited at the opportunity to complete the Hwy 20 Corridor Assessment and Plan project. Sam Kessel will serve as your project manager and lead client contact on this project. His contact information includes: Sam Kessel, PLA, LEED AP Project Manager 309 E 5th Street, Suite 202 • Des Moines, IA 50309 P: 515-520-4678 • F: 515-233-4430 • samke@bolton-menk.com We acknowledge receipt of Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Addendum. This proposal will remain valid for a period of 90 days from the proposal closing date. Respectfully submitted, Bolton & Menk, Inc. James Harbaugh, PLA, ASLA Principal Landscape Architect Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan 1 City of Dubuque, Ia Profile of Firm PROFILE OF FIRM We believe everyone deserves to live in a safe, sustainable, and beautiful community and we take pride in our ability to make that happen. It's why we get out of bed every morning. Our commitment to communities began in 1949 with two hard working Midwesterners—John Bolton and Martin Menk. They saw people in their surrounding communities who had dreams of a bright future, a desire to grow, and a common challenge of aging infrastructure. John and Martin's goal was to help communities make progress by listening to what people want, finding the best solutions for their needs, and treating them right. Their legacy lives on. We still want to help, we work hard every day, and we always remember what got us here—we're people helping people. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 450 employees including a professional staff of more than 150 engineers, planners, landscape architects, and surveyors. Bolton & Menk opened its first Iowa location in Ames in 1985 with just three people on stag. Since that time we have expanded our Iowa presence to five locations with more than 60 employees. We liked the traits of a small business so much—the personal feel, local presence, and ability to act quickly—we brought them with us as we grew. We provide the technical ability of a large firm with the higher level of service and cost of a small one; it's the best of both worlds. QBOLTON & MENK Real People. Real Solutions. Bolton & Menk, Inc. Location 855 Wright Brothers Blvd SW Suite 2A Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 P: 952-890-0509 F: 952-890-8065 Section 1 Workload The Bolton & Menk project team includes professionals with technical training and managerial experience to complete this project to the satisfaction of the City of Dubuque. We are committed to preserving the availability of the proposed project team throughout the project. This helps maintain the project schedule and ensure quality project deliverables. Record Top 500 Ranked #161 among the Top 500 Engineering and Surveying Firms in the United States. SERVICES 3ROVIDED- • Civil/Municipal Engineering & Planning • Water & Wastewater Engineering • Transportation Planning & Engineering • Aviation Services • Water Resources Engineering • • Planning & Urban Design Land Surveying Geographic Information Systems Project Funding & Financing Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 2 Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan !City of Dubuque, Iowa Scope of c.,r' i SCOPE OF SERVICES We have identified the following work plan necessary to produce a complete planting plan and sustainable landscape design for the Hwy 20 corridor. The City of Dubuque can be assured our team will provide outstanding deliverables, exceptional landscape experience, and superior project management in a timely and cost effective manner. We have a firm understanding of Sustainable Dubuque's goals and are confident we can help create a corridor that can be used to showcase these values. Task 1 - -!iscovery Bolton & Monk will facilitate a kickoff meeting with city staff and community stakeholders to accomplish the following objectives: • Introduce project team members and city representatives and establish communication protocols • Review and confirm the scope of the project and schedules • Establish design character and standards for the corridor • Discuss sustainable measures suitable for the corridor • Review available information relative to the project At this time, we will also review and analyze available as -built plans and specifications from 2000 Phase 1 and 2007 Phase 2 construction to make sure we are building from this work and not repeating any processes already completed. We will also discuss any other planned improvement projects or utility improvements in the area, in an order to incorporate this work efficiently into our final plan set. Section 2 A site walk and discussion with the public works director and parks division manager will be essential in understanding not only the maintenance intentions, but also specific site constraints and programmatic issues not obtainable through site inventory and analysis. Bolton & Menk will strive to ensure the intended level of landscape design and maintenance can be achieved allowing the Highway 20 corridor to be a showcase of the City of Dubuque's commitment to sustainable design. City Staff Deliverables: As -built site plans, existing utility plans, define community stakeholders, site walk Balton & Menk Deliverables: Meeting minutes, project schedule, design standards Task 2 -Assessment The assessment phase of this project will bring forth a process of site inventory and analysis that melds together a review of current site programming and maintenance with a technical analysis of the existing site and as -built plans. A complete inventory and analysis of the existing Highway 20 corridor landscape will be completed by our team to provide a better understanding of what should be removed, reused, or considered inappropriate due to the existing site conditions and distinctive microclimate that exists on this site. Our team will use GPS recognition software to accurately inventory and record existing data that includes: • Location (GPS) • Size (DBH if tree) • Species • Ornamental condition/flowering season • Quality /health condition If determined appropriated during the assessment phase, Bolton & Menk will arrange for soil borings and analysis of specific locations through a third party consultant to assist in providing informed recommendations on soil conditions and help establish a technically viable future maintenance plan for the parks division. City Staff Deliverables: Access to project site for assessment Bolton & Menk Deliverables: Written assessment of plant materials, soil, and site conditions. Base maps with data from existing plant material inventory. Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 3 Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan 1 City of Dubuque, k -M,pa of c-rvi Task 3 - ?reliminary Landscape Design Upon synthesizing feedback from city staff and stakeholders, and having gained a thorough understanding of the existing assessment data, we will begin formulating this information into conceptual plan alternatives that take into account the established design standards. These plans will identify improvement opportunities that will enhance the Highway 20 corridor as an entrance gateway exemplifying the City of Dubuque's values on sustainability. Section 2 provide feedback on specific design decisions and seek consensus for the preliminary plan. We will also prepare cost estimates for the project at various stages in the design to ensure the proposed design does not exceed the project budget, allowing adjustments will be made to the design the project progresses. At the end of the preliminary design phase, Bolton & Menk will meet with Iowa DOT representatives to review and discuss work that will be proposed within the Iowa DOT right-of-way. This meeting is assumed as an informational meeting only, not intended to be part of a formal preliminary plan package submittal to the Iowa DOT. City Staff Deliverables: Meeting feedback and design direction Bolton & Monk Detivorablos: Meeting minutes, preliminary design, cost estimate During this task, we will meet with city representatives to discuss progress and the direction of design. From these meetings we will gather initial guidance and direction that will be used to produce an informed and uniquely molded landscape design. Bolton & Menk will facilitate a public open house to present the preliminary Highway 20 corridor landscape plan. Bolton & Menk will present work completed to date, alongside the community feedback that will substantiate our informed design decisions. During this open house, we will again encourage participants to The first thing we build with every client is a relationship. Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 4 [ Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan 1 City of Dubuque, Iowa Scope of Services _mdl Task 4 - Final Landscape Design and Costing Working directly with city staff, Bolton & Menk will refine the design recommendations into a final design landscape plan that will reflect the level of maintenance and landscape aesthetics desired for each area of the corridor. It is assumed these plans will include identifying plant material removals, repurposed material opportunities, bio swales, rain gardens, and proposed plant material identification that will provide the city with clear path towards budgeting for future implementation. An estimate of probable construction costs will also be prepared and provided to the city as part of this task. Bolton & Menk will conduct a final city staff meeting and will serve as the last check before requesting Iowa DOT and city council approval. We will conduct a thorough review of the corridor final landscape plan to identify any erroneous information and/or needed changes. We will submit final plans to the Iowa DOT for approval. Upon receiving approval, the design team will present the process AND the final result of the project to the city council for endorsement. City Stiff Deliverables: Meeting feedback and design direction Bolton & Menk Deliverables: Meeting minutes, council presentation, final design plans, final cost estimate Task 5 - Project Coordination An effective and inclusive coordination process will be critical in developing a meaningful landscape plan that is unique to Dubuque and accepted by community members and the Iowa DOT. We will employ a consensus - based approach that blends the creativity of the city staff decision -makers with Bolton & Menk's professional planning expertise. Project staff will develop presentation and other resource materials, facilitate public informational meetings, and provide technical expertise at meetings at the following meetings: • Project kickoff meeting with city staff and stakeholders • Two preliminary design meetings with city staff and stakeholders • One Iowa DOT meeting during preliminary design • One public open house meeting at the completion of preliminary design phase Section 2 • Three final design meetings with city staff and stakeholders • Attend and present at one city council meeting for final plan and cost estimate adoption Task b - Schedule Bolton & Menk understands the importance of not only achieving the desired outcome of each task, but also completing them on time and within budget. It is our commitment to facilitate a successful project for the city that will produce a landscape plan that is not only a corridor enhancement, but also a showcase of the values present within the city. Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 5 II20 Corridor ! ,pa Assessment and Plan !City of Dubuque, Iowa Project Team Qualifications PROJECT TEAM QUALIFIr4TION5 Section 3 Bolton & Menk understands the importance of developing design solutions that can be supported by stakeholders and implemented efficiently. These individuals have track records of successful projects and, just as importantly, are enthusiastic and committed to meeting and exceeding your expectations. We can provide detailed resumes upon request. Jim Harbaugh, PLA, ASLA Principal -in -Charge THE CITY OF 10UB Masterpiece on the Mississippi Sam Kessle, PLA, LEED AP Project Manager Jon Nelsen, PLA, ASLA Landscape Architect Sam Kessel, PLA, LEED AP Project Manager Adrian Holmes, P.E., CFM Project Engineer and OIVOC Manager Jusin Ernst, P.E. Project Engineer Sam is a landscape architect for Bolton & Menk, and has worked in the landscape architecture industry since 2005. He has developed a broad knowledge and extensive design and management experience in corridor landscapes, downtown redevelopments, urban parks, and green infrastructure solutions. Sam has worked on a number of successful projects playing a key role in all aspects of project management from conceptual design and public in%oivcmcnt to construction administration. Sam's passion for landscape architecture is exemplified though his use of innovative techniques and creative solutions that have resulted in many successful public and private projects throughout Iowa, Minnesota, and Colorado. His proficient design approach actively engages city staff and stakeholders effectively fostering public support that produces a product that will stand the test of time. Sam will dedicate the time necessary to meet the expectations for the City of Dubuque project services. In addition to Sam, Bolton & Menk will commit the necessary staff members to meet commitments to the City of Dubuque. Should additional staff be required beyond those identified in Section 3, we will coordinate staffing changes/additions with the City of Dubuque and use the capabilities of our more than 450 other professional and technical staff members as necessary. Sam has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture in landscape architecture with a minor in horticulture from Iowa State University. He also has an Associate in Applied Science degree in horticulture from Des Moines Area Community College. Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 6 It 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan 1 City of Dubuque, Project Team Qualifications Jim Harbaugh, PLA, ASLA Principal -in -Charge Section 3 Jim, lead landscape architect, for Bolton & Menk, has worked in landscape architecture since 1995. He has extensive experience in downtown redevelopment trail, parks, and recreation master planning; and construction administration. He has worked on a number of successful projects; from initial concept generation and public involvement, through construction completion. Jim understands the long-term investment required for successful projects and approaches all of his design work with long-term maintenance in mind. He is adept at working with city staff and the public to effectively garner public support. This process has led to numerous successful parks and open space planning, construction of multiple trails, municipal streetscape revitalizations, transportation corridor enhancements, public artwork, and streetscape lighting. In addition to his landscape architecture experience, Jim has worked on a number of projects requiring the use of innovative stormwater management practices. These have included the use of native vegetation to reduce maintenance and provide greater protection against runoff, integration of rain gardens and bioswales to treat and manage stormwater, and streambank restoration techniques. Jim holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture in landscape architecture from Iowa State University. Adrian Holmes, P.E., CFM Project Engineer and QA/QC Manager Adrian began his engineering career in 2001. He has experience with an array of civil engineering projects and has carried many of them from study and concept development, through bidding and construction management. He has focused his professional development on water resources engineering, beginning as a research assistant with the University of Iowa's Institute for Hydraulic Research and continuing with select professional training at the University of Wisconsin. Adrian is currently the chairman of the Iowa Floodplain and Stormwater Management Association (IFSMA). Under his leadership, IFSMA has published four floodplain management reference documents. The first two documents, the Guide to the FEMA Community Rating System and the Flood Response Toolkit, won the 2014 Tom Lee Award for Excellence at the National Association of State Floodplain Managers conference. The second two modules include the Floodplain Manager's Desk Reference, a 400+ page document that is considered the manual for floodplain management in Iowa (chief editor), and the Guide for Delegated Communities. Adrian has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from University of Iowa. Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 7 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan 1 City of Dubuque, Project Team Qualifications Jon Nelsen PLA, ASLA Landscape Architect Section 3 --41111111 Jon joined Bolton & Menk as a landscape architect in 2012. Previously, he held positions with both city and university planning departments and has worked directly with the public, policy makers, and developers on master planning and development projects. In his role as a landscape architect, he has been involved in the design of park and streetscape projects with responsibilities ranging from conceptual design, to presentation graphics to construction documentation. He has worked on aspects of various- project types including park master planning, trail design, branding and identity, streetscape and corridor design, site planning, urban design, development guidelines and review, and campus master planning. Additionally, Jon has gained experience in the review of on-site plant material and the creation of tree surveys and tree preservation plans. These plans have ranged from small scale commercial sites, to large scale developments and roadway corridors comprised of nearly 2,000 trees. Jon holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Science in community and regional planning, and a Master of Landscape Architecture, all from Iowa State University. Justin began his engineering career with Bolton & Menk in 2006. He has gained practical experience as he has spent eight summers working as an observer on construction projects for numerous municipalities. Justin's experience includes a variety of engineering tasks including preparation of preliminary engineering reports, plans and specifications, and cost estimates. His project management administration responsibilities include preparing pay estimates, tracking project schedules, and serving as a liaison between the municipality, contractor, and property owners affected by the project. Justin has extensive project administration experience and property owner contact. His experience includes working on new construction and reconstruction projects for numerous area communities. Justin has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Iowa State University. Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 13 id Plan 1 City of Dubuque. Project Team Qualifications HIGHWAY 61 STREETSCAPE White Bear Lake, Minnesota Section 3 Project within budget Total Cost: $5.0 Million Highway 61 is the gateway to White Bear Lake and its historic downtown. It is a significant transportation corridor for the region and also splits the downtown. With an average daily traffic volume of over 20,000 vehicles per day, it exposes a multitude of users to the city on a daily basis. The highway was showing its wear and was slated for a major overlay project by MnDOT. With a lack of identity and inadequate pedestrian amenities, this major vehicular transportation corridor also served an impediment to the community in its current state. Rather than just a standard overlay project, Bolton & Menk worked with city staff, MnDOT, and the community as a whole to develop a culturally significant corridor with enhanced pedestrian facilities, traffic calming measures, and a brand identity for White Bear Lake. The project improved safety and access for all modes of transportation, created a gateway for the community, and minimized impacts to the local community during construction. REFERENCE • Mark Burch, City Engineer/Public Works Director • 651-429-8563 SIMILARITIES TO DUBUQUE • Worked in conjunction with DOT, city, and stakeholders • Execution of a rigorous public outreach process with innovative input opportunities • Community wide approach to determining short-, mid - and long-term improvements strategies • Final recommendations are representative of community needs, input and direction KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED • Jim Harbaugh • Jon Nelsen • Sam Kessel Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 9 Project Team Qualifications THE ARTERY Hopkins, Minnesota Section 3 Project within budget Total Cost: $4.7 Million The City of Hopkins desired a plan and design for a vibrant and interactive, "pedestrian seductive," 8th Avenue between the proposed Downtown Hopkins Light Rail Transit (LRT) station and historic Mainstreet. The process for achieving this goal was a visioning plan for a corridor sensitive to the rich history of downtown coupled with the progressive multimodal connection opportunities of the LRT station. Bolton & Menk designed and facilitated engagement between the community, artists, city staff, and technical experts to create an optimal plan using art. Through the use of innovative public outreach and a collaborative design process, a successful vision was developed for the ARTery. The success of this project lies in the flexible dcsign approach to develop a multimodal, pedestrian -friendly corridor that also serves as an art - centric, urban linear park. REFERENCE • Steve Stadler, Public Works Director • 952-935-8474 SIMILARITIES TO DUBUQUE • Landscape considerations for harsh environments • Native plant materials • Reduced maintenance design • Innovative stormwater with bioretention and permeable pavers KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED • Jim Harbaugh • Sam Kessel • Jon Nelsen Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 10 e, Iowa Project Team Qualificaticl Section 3 CSAR 83 ROADWAY 'SIGN AND EA/EAW Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Minnesota Project within budget Landscape Cost: $500,000 Bolton & Menk assisted Scott County, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), and the City of Prior Lake to correct deficiencies along a 1.5 -mile segment of CSAH 83 between CSAH 42 and 82. Mystic Lake Casino reconfigured their site with additional parking and a convention center. Traffic signals needed to be updated to carry extra lanes of travel on CSAH 83, to accommodate additional casino traffic, and help pedestrians travel through the corridor. Bolton & Menk worked with Scott County and SMSC to redesign three signals and revise two existing signals. One of the new signals, Dakotah Parkway and CSAH 83, was designed as a Continuous Green T to allow better flow of northbound traffic. Temporary traffic signals and permanent signals were staged and coordinated to be built at the same time as other SMSC projects to minimize traffic impact on CSAH 83. The temporary signal required shifting of camera detection zones and signal timing adjustments. Traffic modeling/signal timing were done in Synchro for construction phases and final design to optimize all signals. REFERENCE • Stan Ellison, Land Department • 952-445-8900 The project required multiple design alternatives to address traffic growth, as well as extensive agency coordination, environmental review, and permitting. The finished product provided effective operations to handle traffic into and out of the site and allow for better access to destinations along CSAH 83 with up-to-date traffic signals and ADA compliant crossings. SIMILARITIES TO DUBUQUE • Low maintenance corridor landscaping plan consistent with the vision of the County, and SMSC community. • Highly traveled highway corridor with many right-of-way constraints • Project included outreach and engagement with various stakeholders and local residents. KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED • Jim Harbaugh • Sam Kessel • Jon Nelsen • Justin Ernst Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 11 L20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan 1 City of Dubuque, Iowa Project Team Qualifications KIRKWOOD OULEVARD ROUNDABOUT Cedar Rapids, Iowa Section 3 Project within budget Total Cost: $I.5 Million The College Community School District experienced routine traffic back-ups during peak morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal times. The congestion required daily presence of a police officer to assist with traffic control. Both the school and City desired a long-term solution to improve the safety and functionality of the intersection at the school's south entrance off Kirkwood Boulevard. This solution would need to accommodate future growth and increased traffic volumes of the School District. Bolton & Menk designed a single lane roundabout at this critical intersection. The roundabout improved both safety and traffic efficiency. The roundabout is ideal at a school entrance where signals would not be needed at most times during the day, but peak traffic times require traffic control. It also requires vehicles to slow down to enter the intersection, creating a safer environment for pedestrians. Bolton & Menk's roundabout design not only improved the safety and efficiency of this intersection, but also included landscaping to announce and beautify the school's main entry point, rain gardens to treat stormwater REFERENCE • Kevin Vrchoticky, Civil Engineer • 319-286-5060 runoff, and new energy efficient lighting. Bolton & Menk designed an arch culvert to replace the deteriorating box culvert, which conveys Hoosier Creek below the south leg of the intersection. In addition to being more aesthetically appealing, the arch culvert more efficiently conveys floodwaters so the new intersection will not be inundated by flooding. SIMILARITIES TO DUBUQUE • Landscape design with native plants • Attention to City of Cedar Rapids Landscape requirements • Reduced maintenance landscape • Incorporation of bio swales • Educational /functional rain gardens for adjacent elementary school KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED • Adrian Holmes • Sam Kessel • Justin Ernst • Jon Nelsen Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 12 an 1 City of Dubuque, Iowa Project Team Qualifications' STORM LAKE PROJECT EXPERIENCE Storm Lake, Iowa ■. Section 3 Projects all within budget Multiple Projects Over $5.0 Million Total Rainfall has been trending toward shorter duration and higher intensity events, often resulting in flash flooding, even when the rainfall amount is relatively small. This change in rain events has posed significant threats to drainage systems for many communities around Iowa. The City of Storm Lake recognized the hazardous impact with many areas of the community continually having flooding issues. Help was needed to find a solution to the flooding of approximately 150 acres of developed watershed consisting of residential and school property. The City of Storm Lake contracted Bolton & Menk to develop a stormwater relief and treatment solution that was cost effective, environmentally sensitive, and adaptive to future flooding. A unique treatment train concept was designed that diverts stormwater runoff from the main drainage channel into linear treatment basins in lieu of traditional pipe conveyance. This cost effective concept reduced infrastructure costs, provided significant regional flood control, and reduced pollutant loading in adjacent creeks. REFERENCE • Keri Navratil, City Manager • 712-732-8000 I navratil@stormlake.org The City of Storm Lake was one of the first communities in the state to participate in the State of Iowa Homeland Security funding program (Flood Mitigation Funds) to meet water quality improvement requirements. The success of this first phase of the project led to receipt of 75 percent funding for a second phase. P SIMILARITIES TO DUBUQUE • Landscape design with native plants • Reduced maintenance landscape • Incorporates bio swales and bioretention into infrastructure systems • Uses smaller scale rain gardens to showcase sustainability • Strategic plant material selections to serve function and aesthetics KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED • Jim Harbaugh • Sam Kessel • Jon Nelsen • Justin Ernst Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 13 1 Iowa Project Team Qualifications Section 3 CSAH 53 (66T" STREET) IMPROVEMENTc Richfield, Minnesota Project within budget Landscape Cost: $1.8 Million CSAH 53 (66th Street) is a major multi -modal thoroughfare running 3.5 miles through the heart of Richfield, MN. The corridor is comprised of a mix of heavily developed commercial areas, and low density single-family residential, with both ends acting as gateways to the city. In 2017, construction began on a total roadway and infrastructure replacement, with a focus on multi -modal transportation, pedestrian safety, and sustainability. As part of this effort, Bolton and Menk was hired by the City of Richfield to facilitate the design and implementation of a high quality, low - maintenance landscaping plan. This facilitation effort included close collaboration with city engineering staff, public works staff, and the public through a series of outreach and engagement tactics. Several open houses were held throughout the project, and one-on-one meetings were critical to gaining support from residents along the corridor. When completed in 2019, the corridor will include the planting of nearly 800 new trees, and over 23,000 shrub and perennial plantings. REFERENCE • Jack Broz, Transportation Engineer • 612-861-9792 SIMILARITIES TO DUBUQUE • Goal was for a low maintenance but highly decorative landscape plan • Major highway thoroughfare through the heart of the community • Highly involved public engagement process including open houses and one-on-one resident meetings. KEY PERSONNEL INVOLVED • Jim Harbaugh • Jon Nelsen Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 14 Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan 1 City of Dubuque, Ion-: Understanding of Final Contract Terms, I nsu rance and Litigatio UNDERSTANDING OF FINAL CONTRACT TERMS Bolton & Menk has read and understands the "City of Dubuque Contract Terms and Conditions", outlined in Appendix C of the RFP. We will also agree to include the clauses listed in Appendix C in the final signed contract. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Bolton & Menk is able to meet all insurance requirements set forth in the City's RFP, Appendix D. Documentation of current insurance coverage and limits, including professional liability insurance can be provided upon request. LITIGATION Section 4 Bolton & Menk's quality assurance and quality control process has been very successful in reducing claims and disputes related to the design of public improvements and administration of construction contracts. However, in modern society, municipalities and their staff and consultants must be conversant and comfortable in dealing with wide range of legal matters. We have worked closely with numerous clients and their legal staff on many types of municipally -relevant legal proceedings including: documentation for assessment appeals and testimony on project need and improvement details; assistance with all phases of land acquisition including landleasement surveys, documentation, negotiations and testimony supporting public need in eminent domain proceedings; assistance with negotiations and dispute mitigation with utility customers, such as industries, affected by water, wastewater and storm water facilities, ordinances and rates; engineering review of developers' proposals/plans and assistance with the preparation and negotiation of related development agreements; and active support of our clients in negotiation, settlement or litigation of construction claims, either from contractors or third parties, with service as owner's engineering representative during litigation and dispute resolution proceedings While the successful navigation of legal matters affecting cities is always a team effort, Bolton & Menk takes great pride in our ability to ably serve our clients in such situations by adding value through our experience and familiarity with many different types of legal proceedings. Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 15 Section 5 The proposed schedule outlines our estimated timeline and completion dates of the major tasks described herein. This schedule is based on our review of the project background, description, and scope of services included in the RFP and our experience on similar projects. We understand the city expects adoption of the plan in July/August of 2018. This is a realistic expectation and we will execute efficient project management to ensure this project is timely in its completion. Upon selection, Bolton & Menk will work with the city to revise and update this schedule as needed to ensure successful delivery. While the schedule does follow an 8 month timespan as identified in the RFP, Bolton & Menk has the staffing and availability to condense this into a 3-4 month window. City of Dubuque Highway 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Month Week of Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan I City of Dubuque, Iowa Proposed Project Schedule PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE Our team includes individuals with the appropriate technical training and managerial experience to complete this project to the satisfaction of the city. We are available to begin work on this project immediately and committed to maintaining the availability of the proposed project team throughout the project. Bolton & Menk knows the importance of delivering a project on time and within budget. We understand the Hwy 20 corridor plan and cost estimate will be completed for the city's CIP planning process. We will meet the city's schedule and provide project deliverables at the necessary milestones. We will keep the city informed and continually monitor the schedule and budget. A recent survey asked Bolton & Menk clients to rate us on a scale of 1-10 on our ability to meet a project budget and a project design schedule. Our clients gave us an average score of 9.3 out of 10 on our ability to meet budget, and an average score of 9.5 out of 10 on our ability to meet a design schedule. November December Januarys 5 112 119 126 3 110117124131 7 114121/28 4 1111 18125 14 1 1 118March 125 I 1 1 8115 122129 16 113 20 127 13 1June 10 1 17 124 1.1 Teary Kickoff Meeting Info Gathering 1.2 Information Gathering 2.1 Existing Landscape Asssessment 1 2.2 Soils Analysis 1 2.3 Assessment Report - [Dec 20] 3.1 Base Mao and Assessment Data Inttjatian 1 3.2 Pr 1pninaryDesignConcepts-[Ma 71 1 3.3 Preliminary Design Cost Estimate - [March 71 1 3 4 Presentation & Graphics 4.0 FINAL DESIGN AND COSTING PLAN 4.1 Final Design Plans - [June 61 1 42 Final Design Cast Estimate - [June 61 1 4.3 Presentation & Graphics 5.0 PUBLIC OUTREACH AND PROJECT COORDINATION 51 Preliminary Design City/stakeholder Meetmxs 1 5.2 Public Open House 1 5.3 Iowa DOT Meath's 1 5.4 Final Design City/Stakeholder Meetings 1 5.5 City Council Presentation - [Adoption June 181 Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc. page 1 1.1. 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October 16, 2017 Steve Fehsal Parks Division manager Project Manager City of Dubuque 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, IA 52001 RE Proposal for H Dear Mr Fehsal 20 Corridor Assessment and Plan 855 Wright Brothers Blvd SW Suite 2A Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Ph (319) 362-3219 F (319) 362-3341 Bolton-Menk com Bolton & Menk understands the importance of delivering a project on-time and witlun budget We closely momtor our time and budget to ensure efficiency of our staff and value to our clients Any issues relating to requested scope modifications and potential budget impacts will be commumcated m a timely manner Our estimated fee for the tasks provided m our project approach is proposed on an hourly not -to -exceed basis The not -to -exceed fee for this projects is $32,500. This fee is based on the assumption that the protect will include landscape assessment, proposed plantmg design, and cost estimation at preliminary design and final design Comdor plans are for pricing only and not intended for use as bidding documents per Addendum #1 of the RPF We understand the proposed scope of work is dynamic and subject to modification, therefore our scope of services and estimated fee is open to further negotiation Thank you for considenng Bolton & Menk We look forward to answering any questions you may have upon review of our qualifications Respectfully subnutted, Bolton &Menk, Inc. Jim '' arbaugh, PLA, ASLA Pnncipal Landscape Architect Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer 111111111111111 Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan I City of Dubuqu FEES AND COMPENSATION Our team has prepared the following outline of fees and compensation that represents the items identified in the RFP as well as additional tasks deemed necessary for this project. We have assembled our scope of services with costs in mind, and have included budget fee estimates associated with each phase. We consider cost implications throughout the project, this is no different than how we evaluate our decisions for proposed improvements and design recommendations, regardless of the project we are completing. Upon selection, we will work with the city to refine the scope and fee as necessary and upon request, will provide an industry standard Work Breakdown Structure to reflect the agreed upon scope and our approach to completion of this project. Each phase and sub -task will include a description of the work to be complete, assigned team member, number of hours to complete the task and associated cost based on our standard hourly rates. Bolton & Menk does not charge additional expense for supplies, printing, and miscellaneous expenses that might typically be deemed reimbursable. We consider these to be the cost of doing business and do not expect to burden the city with these expenses. Only if we are asked to, or see the need for, providing additional scope of work, will we then discuss the need for additional fee. At that time, we will be as proactive as possible to present these instances to the city ahead of time and will not proceed with additional work unless gaining prior approval from the city. Task 1: Discovery: $1,900 5ubtasks: • Project kickoff meeting • Existing data collection Task 2: Assessment: $7,600 5ubtasks: • Existing landscape assessment • Soils analysis • Assessment report Task 3: Preliminary Landscape Design: $8,900 5ubtasks: • Base mapping and data integration • Preliminary design concepts • Preliminary costs • Presentation documents and graphics Task 4: Final Landscape Design: $10,200 5ubtasks: • Final design plans • Final design cost estimates • Presentation documents and graphics Task 5: Project Coordination: $3,900 Subtasks: • Preliminary design meetings (2 meetings) • Public open house (1 meeting) • Iowa DOT meeting (1 meeting) • Final design meetings (3 meetings) • City council adoption (1 meeting) Total Estimated Project Cost: $32,500 Staff Billing Rates Sam Kessel: $113 Jim Harbaugh: $149 Adrian Holmes: $145 Jon Nelsen: $90 Justin Ernst: $131 Submitted by Bolton & Menk, Inc page 18 Request for Proposals: HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Prepared for The City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3010 THE CITY OP Dui Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dated October 16, 2017 Prepared by Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company 699 Walnut Street, Suite 400 Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515-778-8397 816-842-8999 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY Proposal Table of Contents Letter of Transmittal Firm Profile 1-2 Scope of Services 3-5 Project Team Qualifications 6-16 Team Member Resumes 6-10 Communication Path and Organizational Flow Chart 11 Relevant Projects 12-15 Client References 16 Understanding of Final Contract Terms 16 Proposed Project Schedule 17-18 Certificate of Insurance 19 Fees and Compensation See Separate Sealed Envelope October 16, 2017 Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager Project Manager City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, IA 52001 Re: Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Dear Mr. Fehsal: JBC 30 JEFFREY L. BRUCE 8 COMPANY 699 N -+u[ STf. IW 1:351•0151E5 K" 1 50309 Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company, LLC (JBC) is pleased to submit our Proposal to you and the City of Dubuque for a comprehensive agronomic assessment of the current landscaping and preparation of a new landscape plan along the Hwy 20 corridor. We are excited to offer you our highly qualified experience with projects of this type, and look forward to the opportunity to serve as your consultant as you pursue a successful outcome with this project. With our technical expertise in plant material, soils, stormwater, and landscape design, we believe that we would be a strong fit for this unique project. JBC is committed to and passionate about understanding the physical, biological, and environmental needs of high performing landscapes such as the landscape along Hwy 20 in Dubuque. We thrive on transforming complex issues and program needs into coherent, effective and vibrant plans. We wake up every day to the challenges facing our environment, it inspires us and we applaud the City of Dubuque in their efforts for creating sustainable landscapes. We look forward to working alongside City staff, project committee members, and the Iowa Department of Transportation on the landscape assessment and redesign, as well as communicating the outcomes to City Council and the general public. We bring a core belief that Iowa's harsh transportation corridors have a strong environmental legacy and this particular section of Hwy 20 is no exception. Our detailed assessment on the existing landscape alongside our understanding of the surrounding cultural context allows us to fully account for environmental stewardship,community identity, and the natural processes below grade. Throughout our practice we have been challenged by complex project parameters requiring science -based assessment. As a result of these experiences, we believe in a process that is broadly inclusive and brings maintenance, as well as, financial, physical and environmental design together into a powerfully integrated assessment and redesign. Our team is committed to providing a rigorous, maintainable, evidence -based, comprehensive, functional and implementable landscape assessment and plan for the Hwy 20 corridor. We believe with our extensive experience in soil diagnostics, plant material assessment, stormwater BMPs, and past experience on similar type projects in Dubuque, we will provide the most knowledgeable and experienced design team for the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan. We would welcome the opportunity to be a part of your team in bringing a high-quality, state-of-the-art transportation corridor landscape assessment and redesign to this exciting and tremendous project. We have received the Question Addendum provided on October 10, 2017. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jeffrey L. Bruce, FASLA, ASIC, LEED, GRP Owner/ Managing Principal Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company, LLC 699 Walnut, Suite 400 Des Moines, IA 50309 David A. Stokes, PLk7ASLA Senior Landscape Architect HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 1 Firm Profile Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company is pleased to highlight our extensive and pertinent qualifications for the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan. You will find that our practice is one -of -a -kind with regards to the services we offer and our commitment toward successful project completion. Our firm's national experience in urban agronomy, landscape design and assessment, stormwater engineering and maintenance programming is a result of the company's commitment to high performance landscape research and development. Such components of our landscapes are exceedingly complex systems. JBC uses an understanding of these systems to pioneer new testing and design protocols for challenging landscapes across the nation and locally on renowned projects such as: • Four Mounds Foundation Landscape Assessment, Dubuque, IA • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Campus, Seattle, WA • George W. Bush Presidential Library, Dallas, TX • University of Washington - Montlake Triangle, Seattle, WA • Christopher S. Bond Court House, Jefferson City, MO • City of Monona Transportation Landscape Feasibility Study, Monona, IA It is with great pride we bring this breadth of experience to the City of Dubuque to share our knowledge and create a better environment for all to experience. Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company has 9 full-time staff between our Des Moines, IA and Kansas City, MO office locations. The Des Moines, IA office is where a majority of this project is worked on. Our current workload is one that has projects nearing the end of construction administration, giving us ample time over the course of winter to dedicate multiple staff to this project. JBC currently has the staff capacity to undertake this project and we do not anticipate hiring additional staff or project partners. 1 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY, LLC Iniversity of Kansas Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS Successful urban landscapes are complex and challenging systems, deserving of our understanding and attention at the smallest level The limits and constraints of the urban setting require a design process that is creative and measured, addressing difficult agronomic issues and challenging environmental constraints Engineered soils, drainage systems, soil and plant fertility, biological soil components, environmental issues, form & structure, and Irrigation systems are all technical aspects of the urban landscape that must be thoughtfully coordinated and integrated to create a landscape that is successful, efficient and maintainable Our integrated approach has transformed Jeffrey L Bruce &Company into a national leader in the green design industry and provides this exact highly specialized technical support to many of the nation's leading Architectural and Landscape Architectural firms Jeffrey L Bruce &Company's approach to creating sustainable urban landscapes embraces three core philosophies 1) Develop a detailed understanding of the human and natural processes, 2) Create the appropriate agronomic solution to ensure plant and turf sustainability, 3) Design to meet the operational and maintenance resources of the client JBC's national expertise in urban agronomy and engineered soils was a result of the oompany's high performance turf research and development Sports surfaces are exceedingly difficult agronomic systems JBC used an understanding of their systems to pioneer new testing and design protocols for engineering soils on urban plazas, green roofs, park landscapes, and eoological restoration sites Capital investments in urban landscapes cannot be sustained without careful integration to operational plans Maintenance protocols, fertility programs, staff education and equipment inventories must support the design solution JBC oonsiders maintenance programming an integral oomponent of the design process As a landscape architecture firm oommitted to urban agronomy, research in engineered soils, testing and maintenance, Our staff provides applied research and system forensics for evaluation of agronomic systems and urban landscapes With valuable agronomic expertise, Jeffrey L Bruce &Company brings a scientific perspective to each design for a more reliable approach JBC Is committed and eager to meet the challenges of this exciting project O 1 10 25 10 • 25' 10 10 HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 2 Scope of Services * Task 1 - Meet with City Staff and Committee Members JBC will meet with City staff and committee members to better understand the opportunities and constraints of the existing Hwy 20 corridor landscaping. Specific task items for this meeting include: • Development of a project base map with pertinent information for use at the stakeholder meeting. * = coordination meeting • Review the scope of the project, establish design standards, become familiar with concerns, and review any documentation which may be of benefit in the process. • Become familiar with the community; JBC will explore the project site and surrounding context, photo documenting the existing cultural and landscape character. JBC will meet and discuss the project with any pertinent community groups/organizations upon request. Task 2 - Assessment of Current Landscaping Provide services as hereinafter described to evaluate existing soil conditions, landscape plantings, drainage patterns, and develop strategies to amend, remediate, or replace existing soils and plant material throughout the project site. JBC shall coordinate with the City of Dubuque to develop a landscape soils performance renovation strategy, while promoting agronomic and stormwater best management practices. This unique approach emphasizes our philosophy and expertise in understanding the underlying potentia! of the project site. JBC shall facilitate, provide guidance, and review soils testing, soils amendments, and strategies for drainage improvements. Work provided will include the following: • In conjunction with the stakeholder meeting, JBC will conduct one (1) site visit to the Hwy 20 corridor site to perform a visual assessment of existing soils, drainage patterns, and landscape plantings. During that site visit, JBC will collect/harvest soil samples and submit to a physical testing laboratory and chemical laboratory in order to assess the agronomic suitability of the existing soils. Physical performance criteria being tested and evaluated include (but are not limited to): • Particle Size Analysis • USDA Textural Classification • Infiltration Rate • Bulk Density • Organic Matter % • pH • Water Retention -Water Release • Proctor with Saturated Weight • Chemical Evaluation of the soil (if needed) • JBC shall review and comment on soil performance testing results and offer a preliminary assessment of findings, and interpretation of performance based on test results in the form of a memo to the City of Dubuque. • Evaluate potential soil system profiles including amending existing soils for the bio swale and landscape installation area. • JBC will perform a comprehensive analysis and assessment survey of all planted vegetation (trees, shrubs, and flowers) within the project boundary. Our ability to visually communicate assessment data findings in a unique way gives the City of Dubuque a unique tool for future comparison. Vegetative performance criteria to be evaluated include (but are not limited to): 3 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY, LLC • Vegetative Coverage Assessment • Plant Growth over Time • Plant Health Condition Assessment • Jeopardized Species Assessment • Biodiversity Assessment • Ecological Services Assessment • JBC shall assemble their findings into a brief executive summary/field report highlighting each of the assessments identified, and begin the preparation of recommendations for plants to keep/be removed and how this information is integrated into the landscape plan design process. Task 3 - Creation of Preliminary Landscape Plan JBC will provide the following documentation, coordination and review to assist the City of Dubuque in the successful development of a comprehensive landscape plan. Work provided will include the following: • Attend one (1) kick-off design meeting with appropriate City Staff and Project Stakeholders to validate site conditions based on the assessments, discuss design direction and vision for the landscape, understand the context of stormwater infrastructure, address comments/concerns related to landscape plantings and coordination/resolution of issues that could impact the landscape plan re -design. • During this kick-off meeting visit, JBC will also meet with the Dubuque Facilities and Maintenance staff, and other pertinent individuals and organizations to determine appropriate project and maintenance guidelines and goals for the future improvements. JBC will come prepared with questions relating to the project for this process based on experience on similar projects. • JBC will assemble findings and recommendations based on the kick-off meeting, and provide these as a basis for the landscape plan. Specific details of the findings and recommendations will be presented as a means of validating decisions reached. JBC will receive and record comments of stakeholders pertinent to the final resolution of the site design recommendations. • Based on the comments and feedback from the kick-off meeting with the City, JBC will develop a preliminary site design plan and supporting illustrative elevation, section and rendering exhibits that will include but not be limited to the following: • Landscape Planting Plan Planting beds concerning plant species, color, form, and suitability Conformance to the City planting requirements Consideration of harsh conditions Maintenance needs for the plan • Soils Remediation Plan • Stormwater BMP/Sustainability Plan Prepare preliminary stormwater management calculations. • Plant Removal Plan • JBC will conduct a presentation of the preliminary landscape plans to the City of Dubuque and IDOT representatives for their review and approval process. Based on the comments and feedback from the City and IDOT, JBC will make the appropriate modifications as requested. In conjunction with this meeting, JBC will coordinate a public presentation of the preliminary landscape plans. • Develop and prepare a preliminary construction cost estimate (using projected 2018 unit costs) for all aspects of the work designed and impacted by JBC. We will advise the City of Dubuque of all design decisions or site conditions that impact these costs. HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 4 Task 4 - Final Landscape Plan and Cost Estimate JBC will provide the following documentation, coordination and review to assist the City of Dubuque in the preparation of final comprehensive and detailed landscape plans. Work provided will include the following: • JBC will conduct a presentation of the revised preliminary landscape plans and preliminary cost estimates to City representatives for their review and feedback. Based on the comments and feedback from the City, JBC will make the appropriate modifications as requested to establish a final landscape plan. • JBC will prepare and provide the following final landscape plans to include all site design and landscape elements (as needed): • Landscape Demolition Plan • Landscape Layout Plan • Planting Plans Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers • Soils Remediation Plan • Soils Remediation Details • Stormwater BMP/Sustainability Plan • Landscape Irrigation Plan (as needed) • Landscape Maintenance Plan Provide recommendations for plant material replacement contingency planning Provide resources for post -occupancy testing service recommendations • Develop and prepare a final construction cost estimate (using projected 2018 costs) for all aspects of the work designed and impacted by JBC. We will advise the City of Dubuque of all design decisions or site conditions that impact these costs. • JBC will arrange a meeting with IDOT representatives seeking their approval of the final landscape plans. Upon IDOT approval, a submission and presentation of the conceptual site plan design will be scheduled with the Dubuque City Council. • JBC will coordinate and conduct a presentation of the final landscape plan documents to the Dubuque City Council and general public for their review and approval process. Task 5 - Project Coordination The work provided by the JBC during this phase shall include the following: • Coordination of all stakeholder meetings • Management of file sharing capabilities • Preparation and packaging of all conceptual, preliminary, and final landscape plans, visuals and assessment reports for delivery to the City. Task 6 - Schedule JBC will provide all of the aforementioned services and products within six (6) months after signing of the contract. Refer to the Proposed Project Schedule on oaaes 17 and 18 for more detailed information. JBC is proposing to compress the schedule to a six-month duration, in order to help the City of Dubuque identify and possibly apply for statewide and national grants, as well as other potential funding sources to help offset implementation costs. 5 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY, LLC Project Team Qualifications Jeffrey L. Bruce, FASLA, ASIC, LEED, GRP Managing Principal Mr Bruce, founder of JBC, is responsible for the coordination and leadership of all design activities of the firm With over 30 years of experience in all phases of landscape architecture, site assessment, design development, urban design, and soils design, he has worked on a great number of projects identifying critical issues and then resolving those issues through creative planning and design Mr Bruce is well known for his expertise in green infrastructure, soils engineering, site development, landscape design and planting design Mr Bruce's accomplishments, commitment and vision are well documented He has received over sixty separate design and leadership awards Award-winning projects of his firm, Jeffrey L Bruce & Company, have been published 85 times He is licensed to practice in 22 states and has served as an invited lecturer, visiting critic, and speaker at over 100 conferences and trade shows In 1996, Mr Bruce was elected Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects He is Chairman of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and President of the American Society of Irrigation Consultants Mr Bruce is a LEED accredited professional and is a certified irrigation designer He was one of the first accredited Green Roof Professionals (GRP) in North America, and is a founding member of the Sports Turf Committee for the National Interscholastic Association of Athletic Administrators Job Classification Technical support on soils and plant material assessment, project design oversight and quality assurance Office Location 1907 Swift Street, Suite 204, North Kansas City, MO 64116 Relative Project Experience Millennium Park Green Roof Turf, Engineered Soils, and Irrigation, Chicago, IL • Mr Bruce worked closely with local landscape architect Terry Guen Design Associates based in Chicago, to design a high performance reinforced natural turf lawn which experiences thousands of users on summer nights The design work included soils, irrigation, and turf specification, as well as construction administration services Citygarden Turf and Engineered Soils, St Louis, MO • Jeffrey provided engineered soil mixes, subsurface drainage, rain garden and high performance turf design in a truly innovative restorative solution for the landscape infrastructure which will accommodate heavy visitor usage while minimizing investment of maintenance resources Stormwater from planting and turf areas moves through the engineered soils and subsurface drainage systems to six separate rain gardens or "bioretention areas" covering more than 5,000 square feet, which collect and filter stormwater from two-thirds of the site's surfaces George W Bush Presidential Library, Soils, Turf, and Water Management, Dallas, TX • Jeffrey was responsible for water resource management, irrigation engineering, subsurface drainage, high performance turf and soils engineering Education Iowa State University BS Landscape Architecture, 1978 University of Kansas MS Architectural Mngmt , 1996 Registrations 2009 -Green Roof Professional Accreditation 2004-LEED- Accredited Professional 1989-CLARB Certified 1984 -Certified Irrigation Designer Certified Landscape Architect Iowa, New Jersey, Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Washington, Connecticut, Arkansas, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, New York, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania Affiliations Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, Chairman US Green Building Council Sports Turf Managers Association Kansas Rec & Parks Association American Soc of Irrig Consultants Amer Society of Landscape Arch Missouri Parks & Rec Assn Missouri Association of Land Arch Soc for Ecol Restoration & Management HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 6 David A. Stokes, PLA, ASLA Senior Landscape Architect Mr. Stokes is a senior landscape architect with 19 years of experience in parks planning/design, green infrastructure, urban design, and resource based planning on projects of all sizes throughout the United States. Prior to joining Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company, he worked as an associate landscape architect for a landscape architectural planning and design firm for three years. During his time there, his roles were primarily recreational planning, trails and greenway planning/design, facilitating public input and stakeholder meetings, regional planning, streetscape planning/design, cultural/environmental assessments, biological assessment studies, and other various GIS related analysis planning projects. David has also worked extensively with clients ranging from larger cities to small communities on sustainability master planning, conceptual site design, design development, green roof and green infrastructure design, agronomic soils design, subdrainage and stormwater management design, water resource management, construction documentation and construction administration. Job Classification Design/ project production oversight, soils assessment, remediation, and landscape maintenance plan production Office Location 1907 Swift Street, Suite 204, North Kansas City, MO 64116 Relative Project Experience Four Mounds Landscape Assessment, Dubuque, IA • David worked closely alongside Four Mounds Staff and Landscape Historian Frank Martin to document historic resources and define the landscape character of the Estate Through this process, David identified landscape management zone and prepared a report for preservation strategies and treatments University of Washington - Montlake Triangle, Seattle, Washington • David visited Washington University and conducted a preliminary technical analysis and construction quality evaluation of the agronomic planting soils for the Montlake Triangle Project A comprehensive report was produced and provided recommendations for renovations to the owner Christopher 5 Bond Federal Courthouse, Jefferson City, MO • Mr Stokes assisted the project team with comprehensive planting design and stormwater design strategy and documentation David also assisted the client with a long-term maintenance plan Kauffman Performing Arts Center and Garage, Kansas City, MO • David and others from JBC worked alongside Reed Hilderbrand to complete one of the most water -sustainable sites in the State of Missouri David coordinated the construction documentation process including the two large water harvesting tanks University of Kansas - Jayhawk Boulevard Reconstruction, Lawrence, KS • David was involved with this project from schematic design to construction observation and final acceptance David provided design services for the bio swale system and coordinated maintenance programming with the university facilities staff 7 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY, LLC Education Iowa State University BLA, 1998 Iowa State University Extension Program Design Studio— Harvard University School of Design, 1998 Loras College Psychology, 1993-1995 Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects Iowa State University Landscape Architects Practitioners Advisory Council (LAPAC) Prairie Gateway Chapter-ASLA President (present) United States Green Building Council Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Iowa Chapter of ASLA (past member) Registrations Certified Landscape Architect Missouri Eric A. Doll, PLA, ASLA Project Manager/ Landscape Architect Mr Doll is a project landscape architect with five years of experience in integrated green infrastructure, soils design, stormwater BMPs and landscape design on projects of all sizes throughout the United States With a strong background in plants, soils, and digital media, Eric has worked on various project types from schematic design to construction documentation and administration Many projects Eric works on are across the nation, giving him a broad base of knowledge and experience for distinct climates and cultures Mr Doll has worked extensively on green roof and green infrastructure design, agronomic soils design, subdrainage and stormwater management design, water reuse and resource management, and community/client meeting facilitation of various institutional, commercial, and municipal projects Managing our Iowa Office, Mr Doll has a strong interest in sustainable community design and is actively involved in the local IA-ASLA Chapter An advocate for green infrastructure and environmental quality, Mr Doll has been pushing the envelope with a sustainable design approach and is looking forward to its evolution in Midwest Eric will be the primary point -of -contact for all matters dealing with the services and activities through the duration of this project Job Classification Project -level and program -level site design, manager of overall project production and JBC Staff Responsible for deadlines and coordination meetings with the project stakeholders Stormwater calculations, planting research and design Office Location 699 Walnut, Suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50309 Relative Project Experience Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program, Throughout Iowa • Eric has managed JBC's involvement in the Community Visioning Program for the last 4 years This program has successfully transformed small communities in rural Iowa into vibrant, economically -sound communities through transportation enhancement planning including, landscape design, stormwater infrastructure design, trails design, entry and wayfinding signage, and planting design projects St Mary's Campus Master Plan, Dubuque, IA • Jeffrey L Bruce and Company (JBC) was retained by the Friends of St Mary's, Gronen Restoration, and Jeffrey Morton Associates to develop a comprehensive Master Plan for the decommissioned St Mary's Church in Dubuque, IA St Mary's Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as an important landmark in the Washington Neighborhood Cultural District JBC focused their efforts on identifying the proper landscape design language to work in conjunction with the proposed architectural restoration work Integrated green infrastructure became the common language further reinforcing the already great reputation the City of Dubuque has for sustainability Education Iowa State University BLA, 2012 Minor in Horticulture Emphasis in Soil Science Registrations Professional Landscape Architect Iowa - 00682 Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects Iowa Chapter - ASLA Executive Committee Member HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 8 Charles R. Dixon Agronomist and Soil Biologist Mr. Dixon is an agronomist focusing in the landscape, stormwater best management practices, turf, and sports industries. He has been an agronomist for 37 years, with specific training in soils and soil -plant testing. Mr. Dixon has provided consulting services to the landscape, maintenance and turf design industry since 1985. For fifteen years he directed physical testing labs servicing the green industry. During that time, he developed testing protocols to enhance material selection processes in design and construction of systems for sports, golf, thoroughbred racing and landscape. In association with various Landscape Architect professionals, knowledge acquired in the testing services has been applied to construction specifications. New test methods provide a technical basis for developing effective low cost high performance soil systems. Mr. Dixon has utilized new technologies to support maintenance personnel in managing resources for soil, water, and fertility management for many types of landscape systems. Job Classification Existing soils inventory and performance assessment, root morphology observation, soils design and organic amendments, and landscape maintenance programming Office Location 1907 Swift Street, Suite 204, North Kansas City, MO 64116 Relative Project Experience World Trade Center Memorial, New York City, NY - Peter Walker & Partners • Specified soil amendments for tree nursery to be used for later construction Specified soils for tree planters and turf at the Memorial Gardens Tree nursery has been awarded bid Construction of Memorial Garden still in design The Nelson — Atkins Museum of Art Expansion Phase I & II, Kansas City, MO • Soils design for turf and landscape on structure Completed 2006 South Shore Drill Team, Chicago, IL - Peter Lindsey Schaudt Landscape Architecture, Inc • Soil design criteria were supplied for tree planters and grass paving features Tree planters are imported topsoil and grass paving is sand based Completed 2005 Burnham Park, Chicago, IL - Peter Lindsey Schaudt Landscape Architecture, Inc • Designed soils for 99 acre park renovation Soil profiles ranged from engineered soils on structure to native imported topsoil for trees and turf Fourteen Acres exist on structure Completed 2004 Nasher Sculpture Garden, Dallas, TX — Peter Walker & Partners • Designed soils for trees, turf, and planting beds for intensive landscape Completed 2003 9 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY, LLC Education Texas A&M Post -Masters Study in Agronomy, Soil Microbiology, and Forage Production, 1981 - 1985 University of Arkansas at Fayetteville MS Agronomy and Soil Microbiology, 1982 BS Agronomy and Soil Science, 1978 Skip Kincaid, BCMA Board Certified Master Arborist and Certified Forester Skip Kincaid is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (MW-0155BM) with over 30 years of urban forestry, arboriculture, and forestry experience He provides governments, businesses, utilities, attorneys, architects, and engineers with the performance of tree risk assessments, tree appraisals/forensics, storm damage assessment projects, tree preservation plans on construction sites, urban forestry master plans, ordinance writing, and expert witness testimony Mr Kincaid is currently the Director of Urban Forestry for Hansen's Tree Service & Environmental Wood Resources in O'Fallon, Missouri and provides a wide range of consulting services Prior to that, he spent eight years with Davey Resource Group as their Senior Consulting Urban Forester and eighteen successful years operating Skip Kincaid & Associates (SKA), an urban forestry consulting firm in St Louis, MO, which Davey Resource Group acquired Mr Kincaid was also an urban forester with the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Commissioner of Forestry with the City of St Louis where he had primary responsibility for managing a staff of 200 employees and a budget of approximately $14 million per year Mr Kincaid performs tree risk assessments throughout the United States He served for four years on the International Society of Arboriculture's (ISA) panel of experts that developed the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) and has taught the 21/2 day course over 40 times His expertise is utilized by attorneys as an expert witness and he has testified at depositions and trials in many states He performs urban tree and timber appraisals for homeowners, landowners, utilities, and business owners, and performs forensic investigations related to tree loss and tree decline issues Job Classification Existing tree and plant material condition assessment, and landscape maintenance programming Office Location 104 Hansen Court, O'Fallon, MO 63366 Relative Project Experience Tree and Plant Material Inventory and Asessments • National Park Service at Gateway National Expansion Memorial (Arch) in St Louis, MO • Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park, NY • Washington University Campus in St Louis, MO • Forest Park (1370 acres) in St Louis, MO Urban Forest Master Plans • Pittsburgh, PA • Knoxville, TN • City of Boone, NC • University City, MO Education University of Missouri -Columbia Forest Economics and Silviculture, 1981 University of Missouri -Columbia Forest Management, 1979 Certifications Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), ISA Approved ISA Instructor and Mentor for the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Board Certified Master Arborist and Municipal Specialist, Inter- national Society of Arboriculture (MW0155BM) Certified Forester (1516), Society of American Foreste Affiliations International Society of Arboriculture National Urban & Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) Society of Municipal Arborists Society of American Foresters School of Natural Resources at University of Missouri -Columbia Advisory Council, Member 1998-2012 US Forest Service Technical Transfer Advisory Board, 1990-2008 St Louis Arborists Association, 1984-1994 HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 10 Communication Path and Organizational Flow Chart Jeffrey Bruce Managing Principal Quality Control City of Dubuque Stakeholder Committee Dubuque City Council David Stokes Senior Landscape Architect Design and Production Oversight Charles Dixon Agronomist and Soil Biologist Soils assessment/findings JBC PROJECT SUPERVISION *r Iowa Department of Transportation Dubuque Residents 1 1 Eric Doll Project Manager Project Coordination and Production Skip Kincaid Certified Master Arborist and Forester Plant health assessment findings 1 Project Team Success All four members of the JBC Project Team has worked together for more than 5 -years on similar project typologies. Three of the four members of our Team have been working together for the past 18 years, performing landscape and soils assessments on projects of all types throughout the nation. Our Team's technical research in soil, plants, and water in combination with cutting-edge design practice and a rich understanding of the Dubuque's history, culture, and landscape has allowed us to successfully complete numerous projects in Dubuque including: • Four Mounds Landscape Assessment • Bunker Hill Golf Course Irrigation Design • St. Mary's Campus Rehabilitation Master Plan • Kunkel and Associates Landscape Design On all the above projects, we have provided services on time and within budget. 11 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY, LLC Relevant Projects The Community Visioning Program, which selects communities through a competitive application process, provides professional planning and design assistance along transportation corridors to small Iowa communities (populations of fewer than 10,000) JBC is proud to announce their continued involvement with this program with over 15 years of combines practice between David Stokes and Eric Doll Funded by the IDOT, This program focuses on transportation -related design intervention, giving JBC vast experience with IDOT Officials and their design standards The following is an overview of design components JBC focused on throughout the Visioning Program • Complete Streets Corridor Improvements • Pedestrian Crossing Nodes a comprehensive look at curbs, crosswalks, lighting, signage, and surface markings • Trails Master Plan • Integrated Green Infrastructure • Street Tree Restoration visualization of the monetary, environmental, and social benefits of trees, development of a street tree planting palette Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program Numerous Communities Across Iowa =yr y{ rr ! tr-rr rinrr rtr,r. 9e 1�t *r rc a . "'err:— / _r E, ,rr:,$Car A -ems . ^- r 1 : 'y -'4441 44-44.-...; Legend® Hackoerry Ginkgo (—) Haneytccuu ® Kentucky Coatcelree Arno. alannree Swamp White Oak a White it English Oak (Colo...) American Linden • Limeleat Linden �erwrs. >0 New Harmony American Elm rr r` r f r r valley Forge American Elm ;rrf•rr.f..r fr r rr f^r��rfrr7 rf .r rr)-r rf -, � J le xa�. r 0 300 600 1200, feel HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 12 Collaborating with such area resources as schools and the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area, this NHA designated site elevates the cultural and native landscape at the historic Four Mounds residence to a learning resource about human diversity and ecology for visitors of all ages. From the site inventory, this plan develops landscape preservation and interpretive strategies for the gardens, walls, river paths and overlooks that can be shared through a variety of media including additional interpretive signage, learning units for area schools, and interactive websites. Four Mounds Landscape Heritage Assessment Dubuque, Iowa 1v+M_. bw^,._ M.ren NAY � e^0 • __d Vd•mpl eq. NI• <A. .:� ,.w.S *aft. IN wMwl .. _,--- Ohio State University: Academic Core North - Woodruff Avenue Streetscape Rebuild Columbus, Ohio JBC provided expertise in stormwater management strategies, irrigation design, soils design, subsurface drainage, and technical support along the entire east - west project corridor. The design incorporates agronomically -based structural soils within the landscape verges to support aesthetic value of landscape assets, while incorporating low -impact stormwater management. Stormwater from the Woodruff Avenue road pavement and multiple impervious surfaces is filtered and retained within the soils in the landscape verge areas, while reducing peak discharges and pollutant loading. 13 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY, LLC University of Kansas - Jayhawk Boulevard Streetscape Reconstruction Lawrence, KS In 2013, JBC provided schematic streetscape design services for the entire stretch of Jayhawk Boulevard These services included complete streets Improvements, stormwater BMP design, and an existing conditions assessment In 2015, JBC proceeded with construction documentation and construction administration of the integrated streetside bio swales for phase II of the Jayhawk Reconstruction Project JBC work diligently to promote the green infrastructure and was the only consultant from all of the project phases to successfully implement any sort of bio swale along the boulevard University of Washington - Montlake Triangle Soils/Landscape Performance Assessment Seattle, WA In March of 2015, Jeffrey L Bruce & Company conducted a preliminary technical analysis and construction quality evaluation of the agronomic planting soils for the Montlake Triangle Project at the University of Washington The evaluation was performed to assist the University in characterization of the planting soil performance and possible mitigations to improve performance 4' WOOD MULCH 4• WIDE SAND TRENCH 6' MULTI.FLOW DRAINAGE PANEL TO DIRECT WATER TO CHIMNEY 8'.36' TYPE 4 PLANTING SOIL )RETAINED) 14' DIAMETER MGH RATE SAND CHIMNEY, 45'30' O.0 I Y EXISTING BASE SOIL (RETAINED) FILTER FABRIC 4'-6' GRANULAR DRAINAGE AGGREGATE WATERPROOF MEMBRANE CONCRETE DECK HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 14 Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company was the lead Landscape Architect on the design of the United States Federal Courthouse in Jefferson City, Missouri, in collaboration with Kallmann McKinnell & Wood Architects. The Courthouse facility was designed to LEED® standards, and is in the final credit review process. The facility, which was dedicated at the ribbon cutting ceremony on September 27, 2011, is anticipated to receive a LEED Gold Rating as certified by USGBC. JBC provided full Landscape Architectural services to the project, from schematic design through to construction administration. The landscape design starts as a formal programmed lawn expression in front yard of the court house facility and transitions to a more informal, naturalized upland savanna prairie setting at the rear portion of the facility, overlooking the Missouri River valley. Working closely with Landscape Architects Peter Walker Partners of Berkley, CA, Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company was responsible for designing the engineered soil and irrigation systems for the site. Soil mixture in the garden is a three - layer, sports field technology system designed to support heavy sculpture without foundations and to quickly drain heavy rain. 15 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY, LLC Christopher S. Bond Federal Courthouse Jefferson City, Missouri Nasher Sculpture Garden Dallas, TX Client References Christine Happ Olson Executive Director - Four Mounds Foundation 4900 Peru Road Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone 563-557-7292 Email chris@fourmounds org Julia Badenhope Director of Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program Professor of Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University Office 515-294-3007 Mobile 515-509-3271 Email Amb@lastate edu Nancy Kann Project Manager and Board Member - Gronen Properties / Gronen Restoration Office 563-557-7010 Mobile 563-580-7257 Email nancyk@gronenproperties com Understanding of Final Contract Terms JBC has read and understands Appendix C - "City of Dubuque Contract Terms and Conditions" and agrees to include the clauses that are listed in Appendix C in the final signed contract Proposed Project Schedule JBC will provide all of the aforementioned services and products within six (6) months after signing of the contract Refer to the Proposed Project Schedule on Daaes 17 and 18 for more detailed information This proposal will remain valid for ninety (90) days from the proposal closing date Certificate of Insurance Jeffrey L Bruce & Company is in full compliance and is able to meet the City's insurance requirements for professional services Please see page 19 for a copy of our current certificate of insurance HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 16 Proposed Project Schedule Task 1 - Meet with City Staff and Committee Members • Project Research and Base Map Production • Site Visit and Analysis Documentation Task 2 - Assessment of Current Landscaping • Soil Sampling and Laboratory Testing • Compile Plant and Soil Assessment Findings 2017 NOVEMBER DECEMBER Task 3 - Creation of Preliminary Landscape Plan • Kick -Off Design Mtg • Assemble Findings and Develope Preliminary Landscape Plans • Conduct Preliminary Presentation • Develope Preliminary Cost Estimates Task 4 - Final Landscape Plan and Cost Estimate • Presentation of the Revised Preliminary Landscape Plans • Prepare Final Landscape Plans • Prepare Final Cost Estimates • IDOT Approval • Present Plans to Dubuque City Council 2018 JANUARY Task 5 - Project Coordination • Preparation and Packaging of All Project Materials for delivery to City 17 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY, LLC Schedule Legend: Production TaskTimeframe Team Review *Presentation/ Coordination Mtg. in Dubuque Task Deliverable UARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 18 ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MMIDONYYY) 10/12/2017 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. 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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 6 © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD 19 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY, LLC Page 1 of 1 Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company 699 Walnut Street, Suite 400 Des Moines, IA 50309 P 515-778-8397 1907 Swift St, Suite 204 N Kansas City, MO 64116 P. 816 842.8999 JBC Fees and Compensation: HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Prepared for The City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3010 Prepared by Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company 699 Walnut Street, Suite 400 Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515-778-8397 816-842-8999 THE CITY OF Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dated JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY October 16, 2017 PROFESSIONAL FEES The JBC Project Team will complete the Basic Services as described above for the following fees: Task 1 - Meet with City Staff and Committee Members Task 2 - Assessment of Current Landscaping Task 3 - Creation of a Preliminary Landscape Plan Task 4 - Final Landscape Plan and Cost Estimate Project Total $ 5,840 $ 4,080 $10,620 $11.260 $31,800 * Tasks 5 and 6 identified in the Scope of Services will occur throughout the life of the project and are included in the fees identified above. ** We will not be invoicing reimbursable expenses on this project. However, if final copies and/or prints are needed for the Leisure Services Department and the City, we would ask for the cost of reproduction be reimbursed at our direct cost. HOURLY RATES The following hourly labor rates are the basis of professional fees and will be charged for all work authorized by the Client/Owner. These rates are subject to annual review and revision in December of 2018. JBC Hourly Rates: Principal -In -Charge $190.00 /hour Senior Landscape Architect $120.00 /hour Project Landscape Architect $85.00 /hour Associate Landscape Architect $80.00 /hour Agronomist/Soil Scientist $185.00 /hour Certified Master Arborist and Certified Forester $150.00 /hour Administrative Technician $60.00 /hour 2 JEFFREY L. BRUCE & COMPANY, LLC Scope of Services / Schedules and Deliverables The JBC Project Team will provide professional consulting services for the Project, described in the Scope of Services, attached hereto and made part of this Agreement. General Terms: 1. The estimated fee for Tasks 1 through 4 of the project as described under the Scope of Services Section is $31,800. Fees will be invoiced monthly as work progresses based upon the hours spent. 2. Fee proposals for Additional Services will be prepared upon request. Work for additional services will only proceed with prior written authorization. 3. A signed copy of this proposal will serve as a contract and supersedes any previous authorization to proceed. 4. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by the Consultant or Client/Owner should the other party fail to perform any material obligations hereunder by giving thirty (30) days written notice of such termination by registered or certified mail or nationally/regionally recognized overnight courier or delivery service to either party's principal place of business. If this Agreement is terminated, Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement for all work performed up to the date of termination, all reimbursable expenses, other costs and reasonable termination expenses incurred by Consultant. 5. Additional work requested by the Client/Owner will be performed and invoiced at the hourly rates provided. 6. Additional work includes participation and/or participation in any meetings or public presentations other than those specifically described in the aforementioned Scope of Services. 7. Payment is due thirty (30) days from the date of invoice. Balances remaining unpaid after thirty (30) days are subject to a monthly finance charge of one and one-half (1.5) percent (twelve (18) percent annually) until paid in full. 8. If issues beyond the control of Consultant work for more than ninety (90) days, the terms and fees of this contract are subject to revision. 9. This Agreement and any attachments or exhibits hereto represent the entire Agreement between Consultant and Client/Owner. There are no prior unwritten, oral, or other agreements between the parties regarding this matter. This Agreement may be amended or modified only with the approval of both Consultant and Client/Owner. On behalf of our JBC Project Team colleagues, we would like to thank you once again for the opportunity to submit this Proposal for Professional Services for your consideration. We look forward to potential next steps. Should you have any questions following your review of the proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at (816) 842-8999, or via email at dstokes@jlbruce.com. Thank you again for your consideration. Sirjerely, Jeffrey L. Bruce FASLA, LEED AP, ASIC, GRP Principal -In -Charge Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company, LLC 6DamOd David A. Stokes PLA, CLARB, ASLA Senior Landscape Architect Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company, LLC HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 3 PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE HWY 20 CORI DO R LANDSCAPE ASSESSMEN AND PLAN Prepared for the City of Dubuque, IA October 16, 2017 NSA ■:r:dai�21____ _L_ SER VICES MSA a.aiill ihilid1. SER VICES October 16, 2017 Steve Feshal, Park Division Manager City of Dubuque - Leisure Services Department 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, IA 52001 Re: Proposal for HWY 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Dear Steve: The Hwy 20 Corridor is a major thoroughfare in the City of Dubuque. The landscape along this area has been a topic of conversation far some time. The City is now faced with the task of revitalizing the current landscaping by reviewing and preparing a new landscape plan. The MSA Professional Services (MSA) team offers project experience, leadership and expertise that will enable the City to effectively assess and consider bath short- and long-term landscape needs and respond with the most appropriate solutions. The project team we've puttagether will provide the support the City needs to make this project a success. The MSA team brings many benefits, including: • Experience working with the City of Dubuque on multiple projects over the years. • Local support from aur Dubuque office; this proximity provides close support and accessibility throughout the project. • A strong understanding of the City of Dubuque's needs presented in the Request for Proposal based on our meeting to discuss the RFP further and an exploration of the site. • The staff and expertise to meet your expectations. Our extensive network of landscape -focused professionals throughout aur organization are available as needed to support all facets of this project. • A strong track record of delivering similar successful projects on time and on budget. • A proven QA/QC program that utilizes professionals across our organization to ensure all steps in the process are completed correctly and on time. MSA exists to enable people to positively impact the lives of others. This project is an opportunity for us to deliver on this promise. We look forward to partnering with the City to design a landscape plan that will positively impact Dubuque residents and visitors for decades to come. We truly believe in building partnerships, as opposed to building projects and moving on to the next. It will be our pleasure and privilege to work alongside your community as you take on this important, impactful project. If any questions arise during your review of our general qualifications, or additional information is desired by City staff, please contact us directly at (608) 216-2059. We look forward to hearing from you regarding this project. Sincerely, MSA Professional Service 1. Ji r f Holz, AICP director of Client Service D- an Schmitt, PLA Project Manager 1 Landscape Architect 2901 International Lane, Suite 300 1 Madison, WI 53704 P: (608) 216-2059 1 F: (608) 242-5664 E: dschmitt@msa-ps.com This proposal will remain valid for 90 calendar days from the proposal closing date. MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 400 Ice Harbor Drive, Suite 110, Dubuque, IA 52001 Contact: Dan Schmitt, PLA Phone: (608) 216-2059 Email: dschmitt@msa-ps.com Website: www.msa-ps.com MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVIC CONTENTS Letter of Interest Profile of Firm 1 Project Understanding 2 Scope of Services 3 Project Team Qualifications 5 Understanding of Final Contract Terms 15 Certificate of Insurance 15 Litigation 15 Proposed Project Schedule 16 Fees and Compensation Separate Envelope MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Corporate Overview FIRM DESCRIPTION Asa full-service consulting firm, MSA Professional Services (MSA) is all about creating communities that work. We partner with clients to help solve today's complex and multi -faceted infrastructure challenges and improve the quality of neighborhoods. Our focus is to provide exceptional professional services that build strong communities where we live, work and play. MSA's roots reach back to the 1930s. Once a rural land survey company, our firm now consists of approximately 325 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts and environmental scientists. MSA excels at helping clients identify grant and funding sources and then delivering high quality, cost-effective solutions. Based in 16 offices across six states, our technical teams collaborate to assist communities throughout the United States. OFFICE LOCATIONS 400 Ice Harbor Drive, Suite 110 Dubuque, IA 52001 Services Engineering Agricultural Construction Management Construction Observation Facilities Management and Operations Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Municipal Infrastructure Structural Transportation Urban Reconstruction Wastewater Water Supply Environmental Brownfields Planning and Permitting Remediation and Site Restoration Waste Management Wetlands and Natural Resources Funding Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Grant Writing Grant Administration Project Financing 2901 International Lane, Suite 300 Madison, WI 53704 Water Resources MS4 Compliance Planning TMDL Compliance Planning WinSLAMM Water Quality Modeling Storm water Management Floodplain Management Wetland Management Dam Engineering Stormwater Utilities Grant Funding Surveying Asset Management Boundary Survey and Land Services Plats Topographic Surveys Mobile GIS Web -Based GIS Web and Mobile Delivery Utility Mapping Asset Manpower Tree Inventories Traffic Sign Inventories Permit Management Right of Way Easements Planning Smart Growth Planning Comprehensive Plan Development Strategic Planning Community Development and Financing Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) Economic Development and Analysis Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Ordinances and Zoning Regulations Transportation Planning Land Use Planning Funding for Planning Activities Parks and Recreation Planning Architecture Building Analysis Structural Engineering Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering Electrical Engineering Feasibility Studies Space Needs Planning Master Planning Design/Site Planning Cost Estimating Construction Documentation Construction Administration Bidding Post Occupancy Review MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1 SCOPE OF SERVICES TASK 1: MEET WITH CITY STAFF AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS The initial meeting will provide the MSA team an opportunity to refine the scope of the project based on feedback from City staff and committee members. Additionally, concerns collected from the community will be incorporated into the lens from which the analysis is conducted. During the kick-off, City staff, committee members and MSA will begin to determine the aesthetic, functional and maintenance criteria that will be used when synthesizing the analysis into design recommendations. Task 1 Deliverables: 1. Meeting Minutes (PDF) TASK 2: ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT LANDSCAPING The overall analysis will reflect the desire of the City to maintain a prominent, sustainable corridor landscape with considerations for ongoing maintenance and future success. To record existing site conditions, our site inventory will be conducted by licensed landscape architects. In conjunction with data provided by the City, the MSA team will rate landscape areas on four criteria: 1. Existing plant health 2. Overall aesthetic impact (viewing angles, size and density of plantings) 3. Stormwater management benefit 4. Maintenance implications **MSA will develop a final analysis checklist with City staff and committee members. Elements of the Analysis: (*= items provided by City of Dubuque) • Soil conditions - texture, organic matter content, salt content • Existing plant inventory (conducted by MSA; develop grading system for City approval) • Stormwater runoff patterns and quantity (*topography/site survey) • Salt spray analysis (*road speed, *salt application rate and frequency) • *Existing maintenance plan (and future capability) • *Existing and proposed land uses along corridor • *Community input (prior to Preliminary Design meeting) • *IDOT requirements • *City zoning and ordinances SCOPE OF SERVICES • *Current landscape plan(s) • *Arts and Culture Master Plan Soil conditions will be analyzed through on-site texture analysis performed by investigators. Soil in project areas that show significant plant decline will be sent to the extension lab for analysis of soil pH, organic matter percent, phosphorus and potassium and USDA texture analysis. The completed analysis will inform the design team as to which areas can be maintained in their current condition and which are recommended for modification or replacement as part of the proposed landscape plan. Upon completion, the written assessment will be provided to City staff and committee members for review. Staff and committee comments from the draft will be incorporated into the final report. Task 2 Deliverables: 1. Assessment Report (PDF) TASK 3: CREATION OF PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN The completed assessment will provide the MSA team with the foundation to begin developing concepts for the corridor landscaping. Areas of the corridor that are deemed quality landscapes will be omitted from the design process and their existing plans will be incorporated into final plan documents. The MSA team will then begin to draft preliminary landscape plans. Plant selection will take into account specific site conditions as identified in the site assessment and be suitable for the Dubuque climate. Plant list will contain native species when possible and at a minimum non-invasive cultivars shown to be successful in specific site conditions. Invasive species and potentially invasive species will be excluded. Plantings will be designed for minimal fertilizer and pesticide/herbicide input. Bioswales and other stormwater management techniques will be considered in preliminary design in locations identified in the assessment as either required to maintain suitable site conditions, or of benefit to the surrounding watershed. Upon 30% completion, the team will meet with staff and committee members to review plans. Dialog on the design intent will inform recommended changes to design. Upon 90% completion of design, MSA will present the design at a public MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3 SCOPE OF SERVICES meeting with Cdy staff, committee members and IDOT to review the plans Community, staff and committee comments on the design will be reflected in the preliminary landscape design and preliminary cost estimate Task 3 Deliverables (All deliverables in PDF formatl: 1 Meeting Minutes 2 Preliminary Landscape Plans 3 Cost Estimate TASK 4 FINAL LANDSCAPE PLAN AND COST ESTIMATE The MSA team will begin to draft final landscape plans Upon 50%, 75% and 90% completion, the team will meet with staff and committee membersto review plans and make any recommended changes to the plans The completed design will be presented at a public information meeting and any suggestions, comments or recommendations will be included in the final report document Task 4 Deliverables*: 1 Final Report- • Section 1 Introduction • Section 2 Assessment report • Section 3 Rendered final landscape plans and cost estimate • Appendix 1 Meeting minutes (Task 1, 3 and 4) • Appendix 2 Preliminary landscape plans and cost estimate 2 Final corridor landscape plans (11x17) 3 Cost estimate for final landscape plan *Deliverable in PDF format Additional Services. not included in fee estimate: • 3D renderings of plan • Site Survey • Infiltration testing/geotechnical analysis • Analysis of bridges for architectural upgrades 4 MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS ORGANIZATIONAL CHAT Throughout the company, the majority of MSA's work is with municipalities Our project team is staffed to handle the needs of your project We area group of experienced engineers and other technical specialists who are used to working together on projects Our familiarity with each other will enable us to meet your workload and timeline requirements Each of the team members have the availability to complete this project within the timeframe described in the RFP THE CITY OF VUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi p pp Dan Williams, PLA, ASLA, AHLP Landscape Architect Dan Schmitt, PLA Project Manager Landscape Architect Jake Huck, PE Stormwater Project Engineer AVAILABILITY OF STAFF Jason Miller, PE Vice President Principal in Charge Jim Holz, AICP Director of Client Services Subconsultants LSteve Ford, ASLA, PLA Landscape Architect Based on our honest commitment to our clients, we immediately establish accountability of all personnel involved in a project's completion When our team starts a project, we analyze the proposed schedule and compare it to each team member's potential workload We then obtain commitments from all individuals on the project team to complete the work as identified within the proposed schedule This approach helps to foster a team mentality and results in personal accountability of all team members involved In addition, MSA utilizes a client liaison system, in which a single professional is responsible for all communication with a particular client This "single -point -of -contact" approach ensures that your community will receive consistent, personalized communication throughout the duration of your project, and well into the future As stated previously, MSA submitsthis proposal withthe understanding and commitment that our staff and equipment will be available to accomplish this project and any future projects within realistic timetables, as designated by the Council Our team has the capacity to handle this and any future projects for your community, while providing excellent service MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5 PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS MSA Dan Schmitt, PLA Project Manager Landscape Architect ®' SEMv,Cts Mr Schmitt is a professional landscape architect with extensive experience in residential design -build practice His experience with on-site construction management provides a valuable understanding of construction detailing and construction workflow including permitting and local code and zoning requirements His academic focus was to design enriching outdoor spacesforchildren, and he enjoysworkingon playground projects and exploring techniques for implementing Natural Play His experiences provide a comprehensive knowledge of including site inventory, concept development, landscape plans, planting design and construction details EDUCATION M A , Landscape Architecture University of Wisconsin -Madison B S , Landscape Architecture University of Wisconsin -Madison REG ISTRATION Professional Landscape Architect, WI SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Indianhead Park Master Plan, Mukwonago, WI Master plan design for park improvements to enhance a swimming beach with accessible pier, trail with exercise stations through nerve planting areas, a nature based playground, band shell and performance lawn Plan developed as part of 2018-2022 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan • Jones Park Design, Appleton, WI • Landscape Loop Landscape Master Plan, Fond du Lac, WI • Demitz Park and Riverfront Greenspace, Wisconsin Rapids, WI • Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and Park Master Plan, North Freedom, WI • Greenspace Improvements, Sun Prairie, WI 6 MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MSA GEZ=111stav,css Jason Meller, PE Vice President I Principal in Charge Mr Miller has acted as project engineer a nd manager for a variety of civil, environmental, and industrial engineering projects His experience includes researching and writing reports, including wastewater treatment facility evaluations and water distribution system evaluations, designing wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment systems, pumping stations, water distribution and storage systems, designing solid waste disposal facilities, providing construction administration and inspection, specification writing, design and construction estimating Mr Miller also has extensive experience working and interacting with elle nts, fund ingagencies and governmental review agencies Prior to joining MSA, he served as a consultant for engineering firms in Iowa and Wisconsin ED11( AT ION B S , Civil Engineering University of Wisconsin -Platteville REG ISTRATION Professional Engineer, IA, WI, IL SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Stormwater Mitigation, Baxter, IA • Inflow and Infiltration Investigation and Repair, Leon, IA • SBR Wastewater Treatment Plant, Leon, IA • Stormwater Improvements, Baxter, IA • Lift Station Improvements, Asbury, IA • Flow Measurement improvements, Corydon, IA • WWTP, Farley, IA • WWTP, Asbury, IA • WWTF, Elkader, IA • Flood Study, Elkader, IA • WWTP, Wheatland, IA PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS mss• cis Dan Williams, PLA, ASLA, AHLP Landscape Architect With 29 years of landscape architectural expe rience, Mr Williams takes pride in his ability to make every project, large or small, something special He is energized by the challenges offered by each new site Mr Williams' design philosophy is uncomplicated and based on two foundationalfactors understand ingand vision Understanding involves developinga solid comprehension of the environmental, social, and economic factors related to a project This knowledge provides a framework for building an inspiring vision for the landscape Mr Williams enjoys the energy of collaborating with others to create special places He continues to grow professionally through interaction with teammates and clients as design solutions are tested Mr Williamsthrives on the progression of thought process He has managed and directed design for over 30 award-winning projects including five national recipients EDUCATION B S , Landscape Architect University of Kentucky REGISTRATION Professional Landscape Architect, WI, CO, IA SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE • 1-90 Welcome Center and Wisconsin Medal of Honor Memorial, Beloit, WI • 1-94 Rest Area 10 Redevelopment, Osseo, WI • 151 Columbus to Waupun Landscape Enhancements, WisDOT • Blood Run National Historic Landmark, Larchwood, IA • Historic Millwork District Plan, Dubuque, IA • Honey Creek Resort State Park MP, Rathburn, IA • Marquette University Campus Wisconsin Avenue Improvements, Milwaukee, WI • Oshkosh Riverwalk Design Guidelines, Oshkosh, WI • Port of Dubuque Marina, Dubuque, IA • Quad Cities International Airport Expansion, Moline, IL • Sheboygan South Pier Infrastructure Plan, Sheboygan, WI • The Great River Road Design Guidelines, WisDOT • University of Wisconsin East Campus Mall, Madison, WI 1 b;.--- a 7' M9A Jake Huck, PE Stormwater Project Engineer sea v cos Mr Huck'sexperience has included project engineer and manager for a variety of engineering projects Municipal experience includes stormwater facility design, urban street design, utility planning and design Site planning, mass grading, utility coordination and construction administration for numerous private projects have also been a primary responsibility of Mr Huck and staff directly under his supervision EDU(-: AT1(_)N B S Civil Engineering Iowa State University REGISTRATION Professional Engineer, IA SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Seippel Road Reconstruction, Asbury, IA • 1st Street Reconstruction, Farley, IA • 2nd and Mechanic Streets Reconstruction, Elkader, IA • Center Street, Elgin, IA • Burr Oak Drive Reconstruction, Asbury, IA • Pine and Fillmore Rehabilitation, La Porte City, IA • Catfish Creek Trail Feasibility Study, Dubuque, IA • Asbury Road Reconstruction, Asbury, IA • Riverfront Park Trail, Elkader, IA • Prescott Elementary School, Dubuque, IA • Park Avenue Construction, Galena, IA MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 7 PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS MSA Jim Holz, PE Director of Client Services Mr Holz has been involved in all aspects of community development projects, including the conception, financing and implementation of planning efforts While at MSA, he has secured more than $14 million in grant funding for our community clients EDUCATION B S , Geography/Land Use Planning Northern Arizona University CERTIFICATION American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE CDBG Housing Rehabilitation, Donahue, Lisbon, Stanwood, Strawberry Point, IA Served as the client's project manager CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program, Elgin, Hawkeye, IA Provided quality control and quality assurance CDBG Grant Writing/Administration, Delmar, Donahue, Epworth, Lamont, McCausland, Olin, Princeton, IA Served as the client's project manager Grant Writing/Administration, Welton and Wyoming, IA Served as the client's project manager Vision Iowa Grant Application, Clayton County, IA Served as the client's project manager -Jobs Grant Writing/Administration, Newhall and Waucoma, IA Served as the client's project manager 8 MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Steve Ford, PLA, ASLA Landscape Architect For more than 30 years, Mr Ford has been practicing in Eastern Iowa providing site design expertise for a wide variety of public and private clients He has served as a successful planner and designer for a diverse range of urban design and streetscape projects from the master planning to construction phases Many of those projects have earned industry awards and accolades including the Iowa Firefighters Memorial, the Devonian Fossil Gorge at the Coralville Reservoir, an and Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids Mr Ford provides leadership, positive direction and the highest level of design input possible on each project EDUCATION B S , Landscape Architecture Iowa State University REGISTRATION Professional Landscape Architect, IA SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE North Side Streetscape & Literary Walk, Iowa City, IA Lead Landscape Architect Project included public outreach, concept development, construction documents and construction services The design includes streetscape features designs to support an enhanced pedestrian experience including lighting, benches, bike racks and literary walk sculptures Old Town Redevelopment, Coralville, IA Designer/Project Manager 60 acres of development including gateway features, vehicular access, pedestrian plazas, corridors, common greenway with interior and regional trail connections, light rail depot and public parking Greenway Master Plan for the Cedar River Corridor, Cedar Rapids, LA Lead Design, Public Outreach and PM for the project Planned and hosted three public meetings where each meeting turnout totaled over 125 residents, business owners and property owner Lead research on unique historical neighborhoods along with older businesses within the east and west sides of the flood prone Cedar River Scheduled and lead "sleeves rolled up" public input sessions to gain localperspectwe PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS RIVERFRONT REVITALIZATION Elkader, IA The City of Elkader was one of several communities that experienced severe flooding in June 2008 In 2009, the City began working with a group of landscape architecture students from Iowa State to explore new recreational opportunities for the riverfront area In February 2010, the City selected a team led by MSA to help evaluate in greater detail possible improvements to the river and riverfront, including improved access to the river, dam modification or repair, whitewater recreation, new river walk segments, pedestrian bridges, and a Turkey River Visitor Center This project featured public involvement, conceptual planning and design, economic impact estimates, cost estimates, and support for grant funding efforts MSA '®' SIMV,CXD In 2011, the City again retained the MSA team to prepare more detailed planning and design for a major redevelopment of the south edge of downtown as a multiuse park serving both river - based and land-based recreation opportunities As part of the reuse of the FEMA flood buyout area, a shared -use trail, soccer field and playground equipment were built In 2013 Additionally, in the spring of 2014, the City's newly -constructed kayak course opened, attracting a growing number of tourists to the scenic Turkey River Valley in Elkader REFERENCE INFO Jennifer Cowsert, Clerk/Administrator (553) 245-2098 eikaderadmrn@alprnecam net MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 9 .PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS GREEN ALLEY STORVWATER Dubuque, IA The City of Dubuque's $57 million "Green Alleys" project transforms neglected alleys into a resource that can significantly improve water quality Upgraded alleys will substantially reduce and treat stormwater runoff leaving the troubled Bee Branch Watershed and entering the Mississippi River MSA has used permeable pavers is past designs, but this was the first project of this magnitude Very early on, when the City was strategizing ways to make this project grant eligible, the Engineering Department turned to MSA Our team developed a unique calculation tool that evaluates the effectiveness of each alley system based on location, land use, dimensions, soil types and other factors We prepared watershed delineation and location mapping for over 100 alleys slated for reconstruction With relatively simple adjustments to the City's proposed cross-section, the performance of the permeable pavement system was improved to capture 100% of the water qualityvolume, which equates to an 80% reduction in TSS J . J / 10 MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MSA ®' arRV,Crs After the early projects were found to be successful, the Engineering Department needed help to meet a looming State Revolving Fund (SRF) deadline MSA's surveyors collected topographic data, and our engineers completed design of the eight alleys Construction began in the fall of 2014 and wrapped up in summer 2015 Throughout construction, MSA and the City focused on providing continuous communication with abutting property owners Because of the success of these first eight alleys, MSA was awarded another $160,000 contract to design and build seven more alleys in 2015 Jake Huck, PE Project Engineer REFERENCE INFO Jon Dienst, PE, Civil Engineer 11 City of Dubuque (563) 589-4104 fdrenst@crtyofdubuque org PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS VULLET RIVER CORRIDOR STUDY Plymouth, WI This project studied the Mullet River corridor in the City of Plymouth, WI from STH 23 through Downtown to CTH PP as an aesthetic, recreational and economic amenity that impacts or is enjoyed by all Plymouth residents and visitors The project considered various improvements that may enhance the use and health of this valuable community resource The project included three phases, or three sub -studies, connected by a common thread the Mullet River Phase I studied Mill Pond, a 41 -acre impoundment of the Mullet River, to evaluate and present two alternatives for the future of the pond The City is considering whether it should proceed with removal of the dam and pond or improve the dam and remove sediment in some way to improve the pond Each option will have social, aesthetic, environmental, and economic impacts The purpose of this phase of the project was to evaluate the impacts and facilitate discussion about dam removal versus pond/dam improvements, including developing concept plans and illustrations for each option The evaluation compared these two basic alternatives in terms of estimated costs, impact on surrounding properties and the community, opportunrties for public recreation and aesthetic outcomes Phase II evaluated alternatives for a connected system of bicycle and pedestrian trails along the Mullet River from the Old Plank Road Trail on STH 23 to CTH PP The City currently has a network of on- and off-street bicycle routes and trails, some of which have been branded as the "Plymouth River Trail" The current network is incomplete The purpose of this phase of the study was to evaluate the existing Plymouth River Trail network to identify gaps in infrastructure and signage and to identify short - and long-term improvement projects to bring the entire trail off- street to improve user experience and safety Phase III evaluated the costs and benefits of implementing a number of infrastructure improvement projects along Mullet River in the Downtown, including evaluating improvements to existing retaining walls and pedestrian bridges, studying the feasibility of burying overhead utility lines, evaluating removal of a public parking ramp, and improvements to Stayer Park This phase of the study included conceptual designs, cost estimates and descriptions of permitting processes NSA ®' arRV,Cfs The City hired MSA to assist with completion of the planning study The City formed a temporary ad hoc Mullet River Corridor Study Committee (MRCSC) to work with City Staff and MSA on this project The MRCSC included public officials and representatives from stakeholder groups, includingthe Mill Pond Lake Association, Chamber of Commerce and local service clubs The reportwillserveto inform future decisions bythe City Council regarding a course of action with dam or pond improvements, Plymouth River Trail improvements, Downtown/Stayer Park improvements and other Mullet River corridor improvement projects The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA -WI) presented an award to the City and MSA for the Mullet River Corridor Study Planners from Michigan and Minnesota selected the project as a winner in the Plan Document category REFERENCE INFO Brian Yerges, City Administrator — Ublitres Manager (920) 893-1271 byerges@plymouthgav com MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 11 PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS STH 82 PEDESTRIAN I VPROVEVENTS PROJECT Mauston, WI The City of Mauston desired assistance in planning, designing, and constructing various pedestrian facilites alongthe STH 82 corridor The City wanted to expand its pedestrian multi -modal network along this corridor to improve public safety and add passive recreation opportunities to supplement the well-being of its citizens This effort was done in conjunction with a previously -planned WisDOT reconstruction of a segment of this STH 82 Corridor MSA was selected to provide a corridor planning study as well as design, bidding, and construction services for the pedestrian facilites They included a 10 -foot -wide concrete multi -use path, sidewalk extensions and bike facility modifications Urban streetscaping and landscape features were also added to this project MSA initially provided a corridor study to • Identify potential development and redevelopment opportunities along this corridor, • Develop signage standards, and • Identify the needs and budgets related to expanded pedestrian facilites MSA facilitated several public informational meetings with corridor stakeholders throughout this process Following the approval of the study and its components, MSA moved into design efforts This was a complicated project as it required extensive WisDOT coordination, permits, and approvals to construct these City facilites within WisDOT ROW The most challenging 12 MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES component of this process was the design and construction of both sidewalk and multi -use paths under the 1-90/94 overpass to service areas that were previously without access to pedestrian facilites Extensive coordination was required with WisDOT Bureau of Structures to design these facilites without compromising the structural integrity of the overpass abutments This solution was reached through a design that provided "big -block" gravity retaining walls, crash barrier modifications, and the construction of the necessary pedestrian features Add !tonally, this project required attention to detail as these pedestrian facilites were being added along an existing corridor that was not being reconstructed Drainage, driveway, and grading impacts were thoroughly reviewed to allow for the "best -fit" of these additional pedestrian facilites MSA identified early on that it would be advantageous to the City to bid this work immediately following the award of the adjacent WisDOT contract to maximize the potential to reach contractors who were already mobilized This strategy proved successful as bid prices came in well below preliminary estimates During construction, MSA provided construction related services to include observation, staking, and property ownercoordination The project was completed on schedule, under budget, and with minimal impacts to adjacent landowners REFERENCE INFO Rob Nelson, DPW City of Mauston (608) 847-6676 rnelson Jmauston com PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS GREENWAY MASTER PLAN FOR THE CEDAR RIVER CORRIDOR Cedar Rapids, IA Ford led design, public outreach and project management He planned and hosted three public meetings where each meetingturnout totaled over 125 residents, business owners and property owner He also led research on unique historical neighborhoods along with older businesses within the east and west sides of the flood prone Cedar River, scheduled and lead "sleeves rolled up" public input sessions to gain local perspective, and led internal charade sessions within our own team to develop site several site concepts that were then presented to the public Ford developed final illustration boards and hosted an open house event highlighting a preferred site concept plan ARTS CAMPUS AND HANCHER SITE MASTER PLAN UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Iowa Cit', IA After the flood of 2008, several buildings on the University of Iowa's Iowa River corridor were damaged beyond repair, including Hancher Auditorium Several alternate sites were discussed, however the original location with a few modifications was ultimately chosen The new footprint was to slide up the hill out of reach of the river's 500 -year flood stage Ford worked collaboratively with local Architect OPN and Shive-Hattery to study the existing topography to determine, roadway locations, storm sewer needs, and to evaluate special event parking with student/staff parking requirements Ford was selected to join a small design team in New York to spend two days of charrette analyzing the site and the future man-made impacts that would be imposed on it Ford played a key role in the early design conceptformulation CLEAR CREEK TRAIL AND TRAILHEAD Coralville, IA Lip The first one -mile segment of this trail was started under the guidance of another landscape design firm The next four were under the project management supervision and design of Steve Ford Following the standards highlighted by ASHTO, a preliminary route and alternative was flagged in the field and then City staff were invited to walk the alignmentto fully understand the beauty and difficulty of the future trail path Since the funding of this trail was through IDOT enhancement funds, daily logs were taken along with special attention to record keeping Daily measurements were made with regard to earthwork, rock tickets taken, PCC tests and batch records taken Steve was involved with all phases of design and regular CA involvement The most current addition to the trail is a trail head building designed by Martin Design and a kayak launch MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 13 PROJECT TEAM QUALIFICATIONS DONOR WALL AND GREENWAY MASTER PLAN Cedar Rapids, IA As a first step in flood protection for Cedar Rapids, we were asked by the Engineering, Planning and Parks Departments to design phase one in the floodwall system It was to be a fund raising design element and a functional segment in the flood wall Many design concepts were presented and considered The theme that was selected reflected the arch spans and piers on the nearby bridge spans over the Cedar River ROOSEVELT PARK Dubuque, IA • MASTER PLAN This Municipal Master Plan Project in Dubuque, Iowa involved a multitude of park elements including • Sports fields • Trails • Dog Park • Playgrounds REFERENCES • Stormwater Management • Parking and Circulation • Mountain Bike Trails • Picnic Areas Cedar Rapids Park and Recreation June Vanover Schumacher; Administrative Assistant Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation (319) 286-5739 City of Muscatine, IA Randy Hill, Muscatine Public Works Director; Retired (319) 430-7139 rhilldevelopmentCgmail com 14 MSA PROFESSIONALSERVICES • Restored Woodlands • A Disc Golf Course • Model Airplane Area • Shelters University of Iowa Bob Brooks, University of Iowa Campus Planner; Retired (319) 541-4541 bobCbrownstreetrnn com City of Coralville, IA Sherri Proud, Parks and Recreation Director (319) 248-1750 sproudCci coralville is us UNDERSTANDING OF FINAL CONTRACT TERMS MSA has read and understand Appendtx C - "Crty of Dubuque Contract Terms and Conditions" and agrees to include the clauses listed in Appendix C in the final signed contract URI OF INSURANCE MSA has reviewed the insurance requirements listed in Appendix D of the City's RFP, and we are able to meet the requirements as stated LITIGATION MSA's claims history is excellent and we enjoy some of the lowest professional liability insurance premiums in the industry MSA performs approximately 2,500 projects each year Of those, one or two may end up in some kind of claim situation each year Once begun, claims actions generally take several years to resolve As litigation and defense costs are significant, no matter how baseless the claim, it is often in our best interest to settle these claims rather than to litigate them The following is a list of current and recently concluded claims • United Liquid Waste vs Port Byron, IL Waste hauler claimed excess costs MSA indemnified and defended client MSA and Port Byron were dismissed from the suit • General Constructors vs Baxter, IA Slope failure at wastewater treatment plant Case was settled before trial • Kars v Kane Stormwater pond was undersized by a consultant that was subsequently acquired by MSA Case was settled at mediation • Smith v MSA Construction worlaerwas injured on wastewater treatment plant site and work comp carrier subrogated claim Case settled at mediation • Milestone Tomahawk v MSA Asbestos inspection claim Case is currently proceeding • Banker vs MSA Developer of residential building claims construction cost overruns Mediation is scheduled • Pranke vs MSA Restaurant patron tripped on curb in parking lot and tumbled down a slope Mediation is scheduled MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15 PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE Highway 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment Project Schedule x = meetings tlou Dec 13r FeG D,larch kpnl D,1a;; lune (Task 1- Initial Meetings 111 Kick Off Meeting with OtyStaff and Committee (Dubuque) (Task 2 -Assessment of Current Landscaping 121 Site Inventory (Site Visit) 1 2 11 Soil Conditions 122 Site Analysis 12 3 Removal Recommendations I24 Assessment Report (Task 3- Creation of Primary Landscape Plan 131 Preliminary Design 13 2 Preliminary Review 1- 30%with City and Committee 13 3 Revisions to Preliminary Design 13.4 Preliminary Review 2 - 90%PIM with City and IDOT 13 7 Preliminary Design Report and Cost Estimate (Task 4- Final Landscape an and Cost Estimate 141 Landscape Plan 14 2 LandS/ytJpe Plan Review 1- 50%with Otvand Committee 14 3 Revi Siont 14.4 Landscape Plan Review 2- 75%with Dtyand Committee 14 5 Revisions 14 6 Landscape Plan Review 3-90%with Dtyand Committee (Dubuque) 14 7 Revisions 14 8 Final Design Report and Cost Estimate 149 Final Design Presentation -(100%) PIM (Dubuque) 1410 Plan Approval by City and IDOT SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE INITIATIVES MSA understands and embraces Dubuque's approach to being sustainable We understand the 12 key principals to the Dubuque's Model identified by Dubuque citizens • Regional Economy • Smart Energy Use • Resource Management • Community Design • Green Buildings • Healthy Local Food SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE viable * livable • equitable In 2008, MSA adopted our own MSA EcoSystem initiative that very much parallels the Sustainable Dubuque pillars We employ 14 LEED® Accredited Professionals in a multitude of disciplines across our company, and MSA is one of only a very few companies to have a Platinum LEED® certification on our resume This consistent approach to sustainability yields an obvious advantage with the City of Dubuque when upon pursuing the completion of this and all future projects within the community The MSA EcoSystem is our multi -faceted strategy to improve MSA's interaction with the environment while increasing our success as a business, including improved employee satisfaction The EcoSystem is intended to promote and balance these three things Environment— our effect on the natural environment Community— our relationships within MSA and with our clients and local communities Opportunity— our performance and success as a company in a changing economy The EcoSystem was created with input from all MSA employees and with direction and oversight from the Sustainable Practices Task Force EcoSystem policies are approved by the Board of Directors Implementation efforts are led by the EcoSystem Team and Local Office Champions It is renewed each year with new Performance Targets and Improvement Initiatives 16 MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN OPOSAL Prepared for the City of Dubuque, IA October 16, 2017 MSA ■:r:dai�21____ _L_ SER VICES FEE BUDGET FEES AND COMPENSATION Highway 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment Fee Budget Task 1- Initial Meetings Landscape Landscape Sr. Civil Program Expenses Landscape QA/QC Arch. Arch. Design Manager and Travel Arch. Jason Dan Schmitt Steve Ford Dan Williams Jake Huck Jim Holz Miller 1.1. Kick Off Meeting with City Staff and Committee (Dubuque) Task 2 -Assessment of Current Landscaping 2.1 Site Inventory (Site Visit) 2.1.1 Soil Conditions 2.2 Site Analysis 2.3 Removal Recommendations 2.4 Assessment Report Task 3 - Creation of Primary Landscape Plan 3.1 Preliminary Design 3.2 Preliminary Review 1- 30%with City and Committee 3.3 Revisions to Preliminary Design 3.4 Preliminary Review 2 - 90% PIM with City and IDOT 3.7 Preliminary Design, Report and Cost Estimate 5 2 2 2 8 8 2 2 1 2 8 2 4 3 2 10 4 4 4 1111111 10 8 4 4 2 2 2 8 8 2 5 2 2 $ 325.00 $ 75.00 $ 500.00 14 3 2 Task 4 - Final Landscape Plan and Cost Estimate MrIll - _ - - 4.1 Landscape Plan 25 2 12 4 4.2 Landscape Plan Review 1- 50%with City and Committee 2 2 4.3 Revisions 4 2 4.4 Landscape Plan Review 2 - 75%with City and Committee 2 2 4.5 Revisions 4 2 4.6 Landscape Plan Review 3 - 90%with City and Committee (Dubuque) 5 2 3 $ 75.00 4.7 Revisions 4 2 4.8 Final Design, Report and Cost Estimate 20 8 4 4.9 Final Design Presentation - (100%) PIM (Dubuque) 5 2 5 2 $ 325.00 4.10 Plan Approval by City and IDOT 2 2 Hours 149 47 47 20 19 6 Hourly Rates $ 92 $ 120 $ 145 $ 140 $ 185 $ 200 Sub -Total Fee $ 13,708 $ 5,640 $ 6,815 $ 2,800 $ 3,515 $ 1,200 I $ 1,300 1 Total Fee $ 34,978 MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1 RFP for the Hwg 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Submitted to: CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA SAND COUNTY S S TUD D IO5 T U O S rSAND COUNTY 1272 W Spring Street SE ... Smyrna, GA 30080 STUDIOS October 11, 2017 Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager Project Manager City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, IA 52001 ph: 206-755-6074 ... www.sandcountystudios.com RE: Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Dear Mr. Fehsal, We are pleased to submit our proposal in response to the RFP for the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan in Dubuque. We have ties to Iowa, extensive experience in preparing these types of corridors, and the skill set need to make this project a success. Our project team includes Meg Flenker of Flenker Land Architecture Consultants, LLC, in Long Grove, Iowa. Our team firms are very complimentary in what we do, and we share the same basic philosophy when it comes to corridor planning. Meg and I both went to Iowa State University, and Meg also has an MBA from the University of Iowa. Collectively, our two firms have worked on award-winning corridor projects at both the national and local level. Check us out. You will find we are a team that is changing how the world designs public places. Thank you for your time and consideration. Also, we wanted to note that we have reviewed Addeum 1 & 2. Thank you for those! Sincerely, James L. Sipes, Founding Principal jamessipes@sandcountystudios.com 2 HWg 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN PROJECT TEAM Sand County Studios is a broad-based and multi -faceted design and planningfirmthat specializes in green infrastructure, open space planning, geodesign, environmental planning and design, and community design. The firm is the brainchild of Jim Sipes, an award-winning environmental planner, urban designer, and landscape architect with more than thirty years of experience encompassing a wide range of planning, design, research, GIS, and communication projects. Sand County Studios is more a philosophy than a place. You won't find the name "Sand County" on a map anywhere, but the name is significant. Our name comes from Aldo Leopold's Almanac, which builds upon the spirit of Henry David Thoreau's Walden. The Sand Counties were the birthplace of conservation and land ethics, and our approach to design and planning is based upon these concepts. We are disciples of Leopold, Thoreau, John Muir, Ian McHarg, Jane Goodall, Grant Jones, and others who believe we need an intelligent and harmonious relationship with the natural world. We have integrated these values into our work. For this project, Sand County Studios is teaming with Flenker Land Architecture Consultants, LLC. Flenker Land Architecture Consultants (FLAC) is a full service professional environmental, planning and landscape architectural design consulting firm that was established in 1997 by Meg Flenker. Located just 20 minutes north of Davenport, Iowa (Quad Cities), FLAC is in close proximity to major highways and interstates as well as the Quad City International Airport - allowing FLAC to quickly and conveniently access and serve clients throughout the mid -west. FLAC is certified as a TSB in Iowa and asa DBE in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. In addition to professional licensure, FLAC's professional staff also hold a variety of certifications, including nationwide certifications in storm water quality (CPSWQ), and erosion and sediment control (CPESC). Their philosophy is simple, it is to treat Clients as they would want to be treated. That means treating them with respect, being courteous and honest, providing them with individualized and quality work that is unique to their project and specific needs, and keeping their best interests in mind at all times. They take pride in providing our Clients with aesthetic and creative projects that are not only functional, but also solve problems and add value. We have read and understand Appendix C - "City of Dubuque Contract Terms and Conditions", and agree to include the clauses that are listed in Appendix C in the final signed contract. We also are able to meet the City's insurance requirements for professional services. HW'I 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 3 liflit°04111:111 JAMES L. SIPES Jim is an award-winning urban designer, environmental planner, landscape architect, writer, and geospatial guru with more than thirty years of experience encompassing a wide range of planning, design, research, and communication projects. Jim has received national recognition for his writing, having written more than 350 articles for a variety of publications, receiving the prestigious Bradford Williams Medal award for writing, and has published 11 books. Jim has also been recognized as Outstanding Alumni at Iowa State University, and has received numerous awards over the years. Jim also was worked with some of the most respected design and planning firms in the world where he led environmental planning efforts. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SAND COUNTY STUDIOS, LLC, Founding Principal 2004 to present UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Visiting Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture August 2016 toMay 2017 PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY Adjunct Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture 2016 to present EDAW / AECOM Associate Principal April 2005 to June 2012 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE Adjunct Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture Fall 2009 JONES +JONES Senior Associate January 1999 to August 2003 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, Division of Landscape Architecture, Professor & Director (Tenured) 1995 to 1998 CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Department of Environmental Design, Visiting Lecturer Summer 1996, 1997 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Department of Landscape Architecture, Associate Professor (Tenured) 1988 to 1995 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - Landscape Architect July 1984 to March 1985 PROJECT EXPERIENCE • North Carolina Transportation Aesthetic Guidance Manual. • Brunswick County Greenway & Blueway Sustainable Master Plan, NC. • Tallassee Forest Conservation Master Plan, Athens -Clarke County, GA. • Mountains -to -Sea State Trail Master Plan, NC. • Communities for All Ages, Kansas City, KS. • US 64 / Corridor K, TN. • Penfield (NY) Mixed Used Develop Guidelines. • Charting Buffalo, Buffalo Bayou, TX. • Houston LID Competition, TX. • Russell Lands Master Plan, Lake Martin, AL. • Colorado Department of Transportation Wildlife and Wetland Program Books. • Nevada Scenic Corridors Master Plan. • SEIS and Cultural Landscape Report for Ninepipe Wetlands Complex. • Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail, MT, ID, WA, and OR. 4 HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN MEG K. FLENKER, PLA, CPESC, CPSWQ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST Meg is a "hands on" landscape architect and environmental specialist that has been actively involved for over 28 years with all facets of the planning, design, permitting and inspecting of transportation related projects like the proposed "Highway 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan " Meg's extensive experience in landscape architecture and planning for transportation related projects is reflected in her and herfirm's 19 years of involvement with the Iowa's Living Roadway Community Visioning Program This program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation and administered by Iowa State University and focuses on enhancing transportation corridors In addition, Meg and her firm are under a multi-year contract with the Iowa Department of Transportation, where the projects to date have included full-time construction inspection of landscape planting, and landscape assessment and design along approximately 14 miles ofthe I-80 corridor and the associated interchanges near Davenport, Iowa Bringing value to this project is Meg's experience in working with a multitude of stakeholders, including the general public Her ability to find common ground and create sustainable projects by balancing project and client needs with regulatory and funding requirements not only creates better projects but helps facilitate the review and approval process while reducing overall project costs EDUCATION • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa -1989 • Masters of Business Administration (MBA), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa - 2003 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS • Professional Landscape Architect in Iowa (PLA); Registration #• 00346 • Professional Landscape Architect in Illinois (PLA); Registration #• 157 000234 CERTIFICATIONS • Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC) • Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) • Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector (ICCSPPI) • Iowa Certified Installer Construction Site Pollution Prevention Practices (ICICSP3) • Iowa Certified Inspection & Maintenance Program for Stormwater Practices (ICIMPSP) • Iowa Department of Transportation Certified Erosion Control Technician (ECT) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • American Society of Landscape Architects (AS LA) • American Planning Association (APA) HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 5 PROJECT APPROACH In your RFP, you defined the goal of this project being to complete an assessment of the current landscaping and preparation of a new landscape plan along the Hwy 20 corridor from Dodge Street to Cherokee Drive. We have prepared a scope of work based upon what you are trying to accomplish, and have tried to articulate how we plan on achieving the goals and objectives for the Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan. We will incorporate principles of sustainability, low impact development, integrated stormwater management, and other features that will make this one of the most "green" corridors around. Task 1 - Meet with City Staff and Committee Members The Consultant shall meet with City staff and committee members to review the scope of the project, establish design standards, become familiar with concerns and the community, and discuss opportunities/ constraints/concerns which may impact the project. At this meeting we will review goals and objectives, discuss scope of work and process, review the proposed schedule and milestones, and define upcoming works for public involvement. Deliverables; • Written summary of meeting Task 2 - Review Existing Materials During this initial step in the planning process we will review relevant studies that include regional planning studies, and other documents that may have an impact on the project. Deliverables: • Written summary of review of existing materials Task 3 - Inventory/Analysis of Existing Corridor Every good project startswith an understanding of the context and project site. Our first step will be to develop a base map of the site and surrounding areas using CAD, GIS, and other data available from the City of Dubuque. We will use this base map to graphically communicate everything from inventory and analysis to final plans. Adjacent to the right-of-way, we will identify stormwater drainage patterns, sources of noise or visual disturbances, focal points or areas of visual interest, and other key elements that may impact landscape architecture plans with the right-of-way. Within the right-of-way, we will conduct a site inventory to document existing conditions, and will conduct an analysis that includes existing landscaping, hardscapes, and other elements. Soils along roadways are often disturbed, so in addition to reviewing existing data, we will collect samples and send them to a certified lab such as the Soil and Plant Analysis Lab at Iowa State University, or qualified labs in or near Dubuque. We will also create a GIS shapefile of this new soils data and include it as part of the inventory/analysis plan developed for this project. We believe in spending enough time on site to understanding what makes each site special. Every site has a "sense of place" that comes from the physical and psychological characteristics of the site. Each site also has an energy, a rhythm, and a history that influences the potential of a site. We recommend a site visit with City Staff and Committee Members to help with the inventory and analysis, and to start the process of building a collective vision for the corridor. We will develop an inventory and analysis in both graphic and written format based on the concepts of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis. This includes an analysis and assessment of current plant conditions including all trees, 6 HWJ 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN shrubs and flowers, but also drainage, soils, and context. Deliverables; • Base map from CAD & GIS data • Summary of soil survey and creation of new GIS shapefile • Graphics plan and written summary of inventory and analysis Task 4 - Develop Preliminary Corridor Design Concepts We will provide a landscape plan for the corridor incorporating the vegetation to remain with the proposed improvements. The plan will consider road conditions, aesthetics, sense of place, maintenance, and Dubuque's sustainability principles. These concepts include not only proposed landscaping, hardscapes, grading, and other site amenities, but also the relocation and/ or removal of existing elements that are in poor condition or are inconsistent within the vision of the corridor. We will conduct a work session with City Staff, Committee Members, and IDOT representatives to review these preliminary design concepts and help develop a preferred concept. We shall also meet with Staff, Committee Members, and IDOT representatives one more meeting during this phase of the project. A public meeting will also be held to discuss the preliminary plans. Deliverables; • Preliminary Corridor Design Concepts • Workshop with Staff, Committee Members, and IDOT • Workshop and meeting, with written summary of each • Preferred Corridor Design Concept w/ cost estimate Task 5 - Prepare Draft and Final Plan This task involves compiling all information that is part of this study to create a draft and final set of Corridor Plans. We typically submit and present draft reviews at 75% and 95%. The first draft is complete enough to offer comments, yet still flexible and unfinished enough to be able to make changes. Final edits occur after the 95% draft, resulting in the Final Plans. The final landscape plan will also include a statement of probable cost for the project. Costs will include removing the old landscaping and installing the new landscape to be used for budgeting purposes. We shall meet with Staff, Committee Members, and IDOT representatives three times for meetings during this phase of the project. Deliverables; • Draft and Final Corridor Plans • Three meetings, with written summaries of each Task 6 - Presentation of Final Plan We will present a copy of the Final Corridor Plan to the City Council and also submit a copy for their approval. We understand the final landscape plan must also be accepted and approved by the I DOT. Deliverables; Presentation to City Council Submittal of Final Plan for Approval Task 7 - Final Submittal To complete the project, we will submit the Final Corridor Plan and all components that made up that plan. That includes digital versions of all files, templates, and models. Deliverables: • Hard copies of Final Plan • Digital copies of all data and deliverables HW'I 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 7 SELECTED WORKS HOUSTON'S LID GREEN ROADWAY. Client: Houston Land & Water Sustainability Forum. The Houston Land & Water Sustainability Forum sponsored a competition designed to explore the benefits of implementing Low Impact Development (LID) practices. Forty-eight of the top design firms in the region participated. Our winning entries proved that LID practices can be adapted to Houston area conditions, and that doing so results in the following benefits, including: improving water quality in streams, bayous and bays; reducing rainfall runoff flows that contribute to flooding; creating and restoring natural habitat; enhancing natural aesthetics, and improving quality of life. The design moved the paved roadway sections to the outside edge of the ROW, creating a 48' wide center median slanted inward to collect stormwater, with an inward sloping roadway with continuous curbs on the outside and slotted curbs on the inside. Bioswales slow down and clean the water. The plan removes 84% of TSS, 68% of metals, and 30% of pathogens. The landscaping consists of strong, dynamic patterns that address both form and function. The design team created a landscape that was affordable, easy to take care of, and environmentally sustainable. Gravel ribbons create the appearance of dry creek beds, and ornamental plant massings add visual interest. Rainwater harvesting areas are used to capture stormwater. To create a more sustainable solution, the plan utilizes underground cisterns, solar -powered drip irrigation, and bio harvesting within the ROW. Despite these improvements, the green roadway design costs 13% less than the standard Texas roadway. NORTH CAROLINA AESTHETICS MANUAL. Client: NCDOT. Sand County worked with NCDOT to develop an Aesthetics Policy Manual to improve the visual quality of the state's roads, bridges, and corridors. Basic characteristics of each region were defined in terms of cultural, natural, and visual resources, and these characteristics served as the reference point for making decisions. Each design element (bridges, landscaping, etc.) was defined as multiple tiers based upon level of detail and complexity. For each defined tier, the team developed vision, policies, process, basic criteria, planning guidelines, design options, cost estimates, potential opportunities and constraints, maintenance costs, and opportunities for public/ community involvement. This framework provides consistency and continuity across the state and helps define an aesthetic style while also allowing for regional and local variations. 8 HWg 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN SUtdNY __ A1issoulian Kinder, gentler project lilt 11 ?LI" CREATING A CONTEXT FOR Economic Caowin AND SOCIAL Cnnvcc SOUTH LAMAR URBAN PARKWAY U.S. HIGHWAY 93. Client: U.S. FHWY. U.S. Highway 93 is a 55 -mile road that bisects the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana. State and federal goals focused on safety and a higher "level of service," but tribal authorities wanted measures to protect their threatened culture, and the sensitive environment and breathtaking scenery. The original plan to widen the entire roadway to four lanes threatened to bring more suburban settlement, and to sever ancient ecosystems forever. The landscape architects worked with tribal, state, and federal governments to design a road that is a "visitor" and is respectful of the land, people, and wildlife. Design discussions culminated in a Memorandum of Agreement for re-routing the highway around precious habitat, establishing an unprecedented number of wildlife crossings, and creating roadway alignments more respect of natural features. Alternatives included passing lanes, widening the highway in selected locations, interpretive opportunities, landscape restoration, bike paths, cultural centers, signage, and conservation easements. SOUTH LAMAR URBAN PARKWAY. Client: Texas Land and Water Forum. Description: The goal was to create an urban parkway that is a driver for economic and social change. We wanted to create a parkway that promotes economic growth and redevelopment in a green, sustainable way. The road is a four -lane parkway with a 10' median separating the travel lanes. The outside lanes are 12' wide to accommodate buses and the inside lanes are 11' in width. Three roundabouts control traffic and provide traffic calming. What makes the South Lamar Urban Parkway successful is the blending of form and function and the integration of low -impact development, smart growth, sustainable design, and creativity. US 64 / CORRIDOR K. Client: Tennessee DOT. The US 64 / Corridor K project involves developing alternatives for a 23 -mile corridor that would traverse the Cherokee National Park. It is important that the roadway improves regional transportation linkages and protects/enhances environmental, cultural, aesthetic, and historic resources as well as recreation opportunities. It also supports objectives of local, regional, state and federal plans, land use and transportation goals, and economic development in the southeast region of Tennessee. The alternatives included developing a new roadway that would include passing lanes, scenic overlooks, trails, trailheads, camping areas, interpretive opportunities, natural and cultural resource protection, and other recreation and forest oriented enhancements. HWu 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 9 :iia'- { 4 4,h ►t: ++ 111;r 6640 Sustainable Solutions forWater Resources POLICIES, PLANNING. DESIGN. AND IMPLEMENTATION lames 1. Sipes SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR WATER RESOURCES. Publisher - John Wiley & Sons. Water is a critical environmental issue that impacts all phases of urban design and planning. The key is how to take a multiuse approach to managing water resources in order to address the needs of open space conservation, parks and recreation, transportation implementation, and economic development. Water is about survival. Without it, life on this planet could not exist. But water is also about quality of life. How we manage water has a lot to do with livability and community character. Sustainable Solutions for Water Resources is about how to combine form and function when managing water. The book takes a practical approach to integrated, sensible measures that can be put in place immediately to promote a clean, plentiful flow of the earth's most precious resource. RIVERSIDE PARKWAY COMMUNITY PLAN. Client: City of Roswell, GA. This project involved the development of conceptual plans of specific transportation, roadway, and green space improvements along a 4 -mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River in Roswell. Water resources were a major focus of the project. EDAW conducted a traffic analysis, determined opportunities and constraints, and developed alternative concepts that addressed water runoff, traffic calming, bike and pedestrian connectivity, corridor development, aesthetics, lighting and security, ornamental plantings, pedestrian overpasses and underpasses, wayfinding and interpretation, and environmental sustainability. Emphasis was on developing stormwater management solutions that focused on sustainability, environmental processes, and visual character. These concepts were evaluated and prioritized to determine the best way to create a pedestrian -friendly greenway that is safe, attractive, and sustainable. COLORADO DOT WILDLIFE AND WETLAND PROGRAM BOOKS. Client: CDOT. The purpose of this project was to develop more structure and cohesiveness for the various environmental programs within the CDOT through the review of existing policies and procedures for improvement or updates. Program Books were developed for CDOT's Wetland and Wildlife programs, and these books consolidated all existing information on how the wetland and wildlife programs operate into a single source. The books included the purpose, regulatory setting, interrelationships to other programs and/or activities, roles and procedural requirements, and tools and techniques relevant to each sub -program within the wetland and wildlife programs. For both the Wetlands Program Book and the Wildlife Program Book, emphasis was on defining a planning process that will result in a more efficient, effective, and sustainable way to protect and enhance existing resources while also planning for future growth and development within the state. 10 HWU 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN LH in the Landscape PARIS PIKE. Client: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Paris Pike is a scenic, twelve -mile corridor running between Lexington and Paris through the heart of Kentucky's horse country. The emphasis on context -sensitive design resulted in a more natural relationship between the landscape and road. The new four -lane Paris Pike is integrated into the Kentucky landscape. It weaves through the beautiful horse farms, around historic fences dating back to the civil war, and past 100 -year-old trees - and the best part is that motorists can use the roadway safely. When driving on the new road, you feel like you are driving in the country. GREEN MOBILITY- MANCHACA GREENWAY. Client: Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. The Green Mobility Challenge was intended to identify new ways of solving mobility problems using green materials and innovative concepts. The project is a proposed 3.6 -mile controlled - access roadway in southwest Austin. The focus of the design was about shifting the road's mission from that of a single purpose spine to that of a multi-purpose network of connectivity opportunities for communities, people, and wildlife. The plans were developed via three full-day design workshops. AESTHETICS IN THE LANDSCAPE. Published in TR News. This article explores how aesthetics are being addressed in transportation projects. Some States take an extremely broad -brush approach, some are developing detailed design standards, and others focus on design solutions at a local level. In particular, it looks at efforts in Nevada to develop their Landscape and Aesthetics Master Plan. The master plan outlines a policy of integrating aesthetics into the design of all of the major highway projects within the State. The plan provides a blueprint and a framework for NDOT and the citizens of Nevada to turn their vision for Nevada's highways into a reality. NDOT adopted the master plan in 2002, and the State Transportation Board has adopted it as policy. IOWA LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT. Client: Iowa Economic Development Authority. The Iowa Economic Development Authority selected a team that included Sand County Studios, Wright Water Engineers, Urban Watersheds Research Institute, and Wenk Associates to develop and deliver training programs to assist local governments and their project partners to design community facilities and stormwater projects that integrate with green infrastructure practices. This will assist local governments and their project partners to develop Community Development Block Grant proposals to assist in green infrastructure project funding. HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 11 LigFtinsbsuRure of[ s�lEge. Mb aatlolntsormpart JfFe res �toflM brM9e. NEVADA CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE & AESTHETICS MASTER PLAN. Client: Nevada DOT. A series of plans were developed for all of the major corridors in the state of Nevada. These plans illustrate a detailed vision for the landscape and aesthetics of the different corridors. This vision synthesizes historic, current, and future conditions into a comprehensive guide to improve the visual appearance of a specific corridor. The Corridor Plan identifies the major design themes and materials to be used in landscape and aesthetic treatments, recommends the level of treatment to be applied to highway features in the corridor, provides a broad cost estimate of treatments, and outlines strategies for funding of construction and long-term maintenance. OUTER BANKS SCENIC BYWAY. Client: North Carolina DOT. The Outer Banks National Scenic Byway traverses one of the nation's great coastal landscapes. The Byway follows North Carolina's coastline as it juts east into the Atlantic Ocean. Tidal marshes, wind-swept dunes, lonesome beaches and beautiful sounds line the roadway. This natural landscape is nationally recognized. Twenty-one traditional maritime villages are dispersed along the coastline. They share a common cultural heritage shaped by the barrier islands and shallow Pamlico, Core and Back Sounds, and by significant historic places. WILLOUGHBY & SEWELL ENTRY ROAD. Client: Willoughby & Sewell. The entry road for the Willoughby & Sewell property, north of Atlanta, is based on concepts of context sensitive design that focuses on creating an entry that follows the land, minimizes impacts to cultural and natural resources, and helps protect existing natural processes. It also helps create an inviting entry into the site by using curvilinear lines, subtle grading, and plant massing that creates a scenic corridor. OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LAB SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES 2020. Client: Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The goal of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Sustainable Landscapes Initiative 2020 is to provide a framework that guides future environmental resources and sustainable landscape practices on the ORNL campus. This document seeks to express the deeper values associated with landscape as amenity, ecological service, research value, and educational interpretation. Within the framework of a sustainable campus vision, there are many opportunities to develop sustainable landscape elements that will collectively create a holistic composition. 12 HWJ 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN CREATING GREEN ROADWAYS Integrating Cultural, Natural, and Visual Resources into Transportation JAMES L. SIPES MID MATTHEW L. SIPES 4.0 Recommended Actions tetakenarelasedoarnalunga ,alikeTnweGentmand Ygbane.adtotkma`g Eateeimetl Distr. mnaMalvgazEsllyesowW Ue M1wolpslmWYaas-tle Tcvn Ctnte_pmteoldva tv.ngsrx,nmt �k,'Ls,Ia.nIh tear r .a :11 mos rreoAaxgemdmltoadNeawt m�®taa�aaeN mat change ,heeeeeeleven,Il,,d,m nmrae uaaopaxamo„cemema �lmm�eawi.mmrnwm i„W.�aw.ewa vlm auadvest':f oCobb92 at NeTwnCmtapNnu lazagestAite,o2l.an2'rta estvmmitokappmvravly Western Gateway IWest..Gatemy Mstosillan OLD FLORIDA HERITAGE CORRIDOR. Client: Alachua County. The Old Florida Heritage Corridor travels through several historic communities and traverses Paynes Prairie, a national natural landmark, and Florida's first state preserve. The Master Plan for the Old Florida Heritage Corridor is intended to establish the value and importance of scenic corridors and to define how they shape and influence communities along the highway. The plan for the Old Florida Heritage Corridor focused on three design types: corridors, nodes, and trails. The key is how to meet transportation demands, address safety and access, and enhance aesthetics and non -motorized use. CREATING GREEN ROADWAYS. Published by Island Press. Creating Green Roadways is about this idea of a road being more than just a road. With creativity, sensitivity, passion, and technological know-how, we can build roads that are not only safe, practical, and buildable, but also environmentally friendly, visually attractive, and helpful in creating a sense of community. This book advocates a way of approaching road design that integrates cultural, natural, and visual resources into the transportation design and planning process in an economically viable and socially significant way. A green roadway is energy efficient, addresses long-term concerns such as climate change, and seeks to have the smallest carbon footprint possible. WESTERN GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT. Client: Cobb Community Development Agency. This study examined the status of the Six Flags Drive Corridor and proposed specific actions that could be taken to implement the objectives of the previous study. The planning team was asked to thoroughly investigate the human and built conditions in the area and bring forward strategies and implementable applications to foster revitalization and positive growth in the community. The study included meetings with stakeholders in the community who have a vested interest in the area. The study recommended actions that are intended to become a catalyst for quality and sustainable growth of the community. It addressed key activity nodes describing proposed uses and various methods of attracting investment and funding. The study also addressed the social issues and steps to be taken to change the environment so both investment, consumers, and future residents will relocate to the area. HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 13 THE MOUNTAINS TO SOUND GREENWAY. Client: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. The Mountains to Sound Greenway surrounds a 100 -mile stretch of Interstate 90 just east of Seattle, Washington. The Greenway passes through protected and working forests, farms, historic sites, lakes, campgrounds, rivers, trails, wildlife habitat and vibrant communities. It has taken almost thirty years of hard work by a variety of interested individuals and organizations to protect the natural resources, prevent strip development along the highway, control urban sprawl, and eliminate billboards and other visual obstacles. SEIS AND CULTURAL REPORT FOR NINEPIPE WETLANDS. Client: MTDOT. The Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge is a 5,037 -acre site established in 1921 around an existing irrigation reservoir on the Flathead Indian Reservation. It is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The abundance of kettle ponds makes Ninepipe one of the most important wetland areas in western Montana. The state, federal, and tribal governments agreed a study was needed to explore possible alternate alignments around the environmentally sensitive Ninepipe glacial pothole wetland complex. IOWA'S LIVING ROADWAYS COMMUNITY VISIONING PROGRAM. Client: Iowa DOT, and administered by Iowa State University. Services provided by FLAC include conducting on-site analysis; performing background research on project areas; reviewing focus group surveys and documents; evaluating current conditions of transportation systems and corridors; evaluating pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns, routes, safety and usage. Conducting community design workshops (charrettes), participating in meetings with stakeholders, including regulatory, funding, and governing agencies, all as applicable. DUBUQUE INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITY. FLAC was responsible for designing the landscape architectural components for the new facility that is located on a brownfield site in and adjacent to the historical Old Mill District. The landscape architectural design was required to comply with the following: special requirements set forth by SHPO (State Historical Preservation Office); the City of Dubuque's landscape ordinance; and special restrictions imposed by the City for work within the brownfield site. Challenges of the site were meeting the landscape requirements for number of trees due to all of the underground utilities coupled with the available space; snow throw/salt spray from the Highway 61 overpass; and subsurface drainage issues. 14 HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN PARKERSBURG HWY. 14/57 CORRIDOR STREETSCAPE. This $2.9 Million project implemented a "Complete Streets" approach, including green infrastructure components to a +/- 2 -mile transportation corridor which received various federal funding and Iowa DOT funds. The project documents, submittals, process and schedule was in conformance with the DOT requirements and Iowa DOT state bid letting procedures. Worked closely with the project manager and project engineer in the development of the preliminary and final design for the corridor and its elements. Prepared the preliminary and final plans and the associated Special Provisions and Preliminary and Final Opinions of Cost for the landscape architectural elements of the project which were integrated with the rest of the project plan set. 1-80 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN. Project Landscape Architect responsible for evaluating the trees and shrubs along an approximately 14 -mile segment of the 1-80 corridor and the associated interchanges and south rest area from the NW Blvd./Hwy. 130 interchange in Davenport to the 1-80 bridge in LeClaire, IA. This landscape design project includes evaluating, tagging and measuring in the field all trees and shrubs that are to be removed or pruned. In addition, FLAC will also design a gateway landscape plan for the LeClaire interchange (entrance to Iowa). The high impact design utilizes a plant palate that provides year-round interest and is tolerant of harsh interstate environmental conditions. CORALVILLE INTERMODAL TRANSIT FACILITY. FLAC was responsible for designing the landscape architectural components for the $12.8 million dollar Coralville Intermodal Transportation Facility that is located on the Iowa Landing in Coralville, Iowa. The landscape architectural design was required to follow the Iowa Landing District design criteria. Landscape architectural components included: storm water planters with amended soil; streetscape furniture; pedestrian plaza; brick paving; and sustainable landscape plantings that incorporated formal native plantings as well as informal native plantings. Prepared the landscape architectural construction and bidding documents; and provided intermittent observation services during construction for landscape architectural elements. US 63/34 LANDSCAPE INSPECTION. Project Landscape Architect responsible for providing full time on-site inspection services during the replanting of an approximately 14 -mile segment of US 63/US 34 starting at the 1-49 interchange (Ottumwa) and ending at the 1-36 interchange (Eldon Y). The +/- $738,500 project included the replanting of 535 trees and 2,514 shrubs primarily at 6 interchanges, along with the placement of additional topsoil, mulch, and application of herbicide to control invasive species and broadleaves. HWg 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 15 REFERENCES Peter G. Gregory, AICP, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC), 128 King Farm Road, Woodstock, VT 05091, 802-457-3188, info@ t ro rc. o rg Jeff Lackey, North Carolina Department of Transportation, Transportation Building, 1 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, (877) 368-4968, jefflackey@ncdot.gov C SCHEDULE Matt Zeve, Chief Operating Officer, Harris County Flood Control District, 9900 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77092, matthew.zeve@hcfcd.org, (713) 684-4000 Ke Ilea n n Foster, R LA, AS LA, Director, Stuckeman School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Professor and Associate Dean, College of Arts &Architecture, kxf15@psu.edu, 814.863.8133 It is the intent of the City that the project shall be completed within (8) months after signing of the contract. Our expections are to finish in (6) months. Task 1- Meet with City Staff and Committee Members Task 2 - Review Existing Materials Task 3 - Inventory/Analysis of Existing Corridor Task 4 - Develop Preliminary Corridor Design Concepts Task 5 - Prepare Draft and Final Plan Task 6 - Presentation of Final Plan Task 7 - Final Submittal Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 x xxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx x 16 HWJ 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN x REQLIIRED 1-ORMS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) THE CITY OF DUBtJE Masterpiece on. the Mississippi SUBMIT PROPOSAL'OFFER PRIOR TO: CLOSING DATE: October 16th, 2017 CLOSING TIME: 2:00 P.M. (local time) DESCRIPTION: ISSUE DATE: September 22nd, 2017 CONTACT: Steve Fehsal PHONE NO: 563-589-4260 FAX NO: 563-589-4391 EMAIL: sfehsal@cityafdubuque.arg SUBMIT TO: See Page 5 FAX/EMAIL NOT ACCEPTED Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan RECEIPT OF PROPOSAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT If you are considering a response to this RFP, please mark the box to the left. fill in the information below and return this sheet as a confirmation that you received this RFP. ❑ NORESPONSEREPLY If you do not want to respond to this RFP at this time, please mark the box to the left, fill in the information below and return this sheet only. COMPANY NAME: DATE: Sand County Studios 10-13-2017 MAILING ADDRESS: 1272 W Spring Street SE CITY/STATE: ZIP CODE: Smyrna, Georgia 30080 AUTHORIZED NATURE: PRINTNAME: James L. Sipes TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: Principal EMAIL: jamessipes@sandcountystudios.com PHONE: (206) 755-6074 HWU 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN n/a 18 HWY 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN RFP for the Hwg 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Submitted to: CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Cost Proposal SAND COUNTY S S TUD D IO5 T U O S This page intentionally blank. SAND COUNTY 1272 W Spring Street SE ... Smyrna, GA 30080 S T UD I 0 S ph: 206-755-6074 ... www.sandcountystudios.com Cost Proposal - Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Task 1 - Meet with City Staff and Committee Members Task 2 - Review Existing Materials Task 3 - Inventory/Analysis of Existing Corridor Task 4 - Develop Preliminary Corridor Design Concepts Task 5 - Prepare Draft and Final Plan Task 6 - Presentation of Final Plan Task 7 - Final Submittal Misc cost (soil test, printing, etc.) $ 1,400 $ 1,600 $ 8,200 $ 9,300 $ 10,100 $ 1,400 $ 1,300 $ 1,000 $ 34,300 HWu 20 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN 21