Withers & Sandgren Ltd CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 18th day of
August, 2015 by and between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (hereinafter referred to
as the "CITY") and Withers & Sandgren Ltd., a California corporation (hereafter referred
to as "CONSULTANT").
IN CONSIDERATION of the covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 Project Description
The Project is described as on-call services as follows: Design Services -
Landscape Architecture and Planning.
1.2 Description of Services
CONSULTANT shall provide such on-call Design Services - Landscape
Architecture and Planning services as may be requested by CITY. CONSULTANT
acknowledges that this Agreement is for on-call services, and there is no certainty that
CONSULTANT will be asked to perform any services pursuant to this Agreement.
CONSULTANT's Statement of Qualifications is attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of any conflict between the terms of
this Agreement and incorporated documents, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
1.3 Schedule of Work
Upon receipt of written Notice to Proceed from CITY, CONSULTANT shall
perform with due diligence the services requested by CITY. Time is of the essence in this
Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall CONSULTANT
be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of
strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of CITY to furnish timely
information or to approve or disapprove CONSULTANT's work promptly, or delay or faulty
performance by CITY, other consultants/contractors, or governmental agencies, or any
other delays beyond CONSULTANT's control or without CONSULTANT's fault.
1.4 Term of Agreement
7.016 This Agreement shall commence on August 18, 2015 and shall terminate on
June 30 unless sooner terminated pursuant to Article 4 of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 2
COMPENSATION
2.1 Rates; Expense Reimbursement
2.1.1 CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT in accordance with
CONSULTANT's Schedule of Hourly Rates, which is within Exhibit A and shall meet or
exceed prevailing wage rates, and in any case an amount not to exceed Sixty Thousand
Dollars ($60,000) per fiscal year for services as described in Article 1. On-call services
that are reimbursed by a trust deposit shall not count towards the maximum amount
CONSULTANT shall be paid for such services. The rates in Exhibit A shall be in effect
through the end of the term of this Agreement.
2.1.2 CITY will not reimburse CONSULTANT for costs and expenses
unless such costs and expenses are previously approved by CITY.
2.2 Payment of Compensation
CONSULTANT shall submit monthly invoices for the work completed in the
previous month. CITY agrees to authorize payment for all undisputed invoice amounts
within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice. CITY agrees to use its best efforts to
notify CONSULTANT of any disputed invoice amounts within ten (10) days of the receipt
of each invoice. However, CITY's failure to timely notify CONSULTANT of a disputed
amount shall not be deemed a waiver of CITY's right to challenge such amount.
Additionally, in the event CITY fails to pay any undisputed amounts due
CONSULTANT within forty-five (45) days after invoices are received by CITY then CITY
agrees that CONSULTANT shall have the right to consider the default a total breach of
this Agreement and be terminated by CONSULTANT without liability to CONSULTANT
upon ten (10) working days advance written notice.
ARTICLE 3
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
3.1 Indemnity
3.1.1 Indemnity for Design Professional Services. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, indemnify,
and hold harmless CITY and its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees,
designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those CITY agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of CITY officials (collectively"Indemnitees"), from and
against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of
action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever,
including fees of accountants, attorneys, or other professionals and all costs associated
therewith, and reimbursement of attorney's fees and costs of defense (collectively
"Liabilities"), whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise
out of, pertain to, or relate to, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness or willful
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misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors,
material men, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity
or individual that CONSULTANT shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance
of design professional services under this Agreement by a "design professional," as the
term is defined under California Civil Code Section 2782.8(c)(2).
3.1.2 Other Indemnities.
(a) Other than in the performance of design professional services, and
to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense,
defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnitees from and against any and all
damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings,
judgments, penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of
accountants, attorneys, or other professionals and all costs associated therewith and the
payment of all consequential damages (collectively "Claims"), in law or equity, whether
actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertain to, or
relate to the acts or omissions of CONSULTANT, its officers, agents, servants,
employees, subcontractors, materialmen, contractors or their officers, agents, servants
or employees (or any entity or individual that CONSULTANT shall bear the legal liability
thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees' active or
passive negligence, except for Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by
the agreement of the Parties. CONSULTANT shall defend the Indemnitees in any action
or actions filed in connection with any Claim with counsel of the Indemnitees' choice, and
shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys' fees and experts' costs actually
incurred in connection with such defense. CONSULTANT shall reimburse the
Indemnitees for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by the Indemnitees in
connection therewith.
(b) CONSULTANT shall pay all required taxes on amounts paid to
CONSULTANT under this Agreement, and indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against CITY by reason of
the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall
fully comply with the workers' compensation law regarding CONSULTANT and
CONSULTANT's employees. CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold CITY harmless
from any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with applicable workers' compensation laws.
CITY may offset against the amount of any fees due to CONSULTANT under this
Agreement any amount due to CITY from CONSULTANT as a result of CONSULTANT's
failure to promptly pay to CITY any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this
subparagraph (b).
(c) CONSULTANT shall obtain executed indemnity agreements with
provisions identical to those in this Section 3.1 from each and every subcontractor or any
other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the
performance of this Agreement. If CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnities,
CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend the
Indemnitees from and against any and all Claims in law or equity, whether actual, alleged
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or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the
acts or omissions of CONSULTANT's subcontractor, its officers, agents, servants,
employees, subcontractors, materialmen, contractors or their officers, agents, servants
or employees (or any entity or individual that CONSULTANT's subcontractor shall bear
the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees'
active or passive negligence, except for Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by
the agreement of the Parties.
3.1.3 Workers' Compensation Acts not Limiting. CONSULTANT's
obligations under this Article 3, or any other provision of this Agreement, shall not be
limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act. CONSULTANT
expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to CITY, its
officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
3.1.4 Insurance Requirements not Limiting. CITY does not, and shall not,
waive any rights that it may possess against CONSULTANT because of the acceptance
by CITY, or the deposit with CITY, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant
to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provisions in this Article 3
shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be
applicable to the Liabilities, Claims, tax, assessment, penalty or interest asserted against
CITY.
3.1.5 Survival of Terms. The indemnification in this Article 3 shall survive
the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
3.2 Insurance
3.2.1 General Liability Insurance
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of the Agreement carry,
maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of Commercial General
Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each
occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000)general aggregate for bodily injury, death,
loss or property damage for products or completed operations and any and all other
activities undertaken by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. The policy
or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted or authorized to do business in the State
of California and rated in A.M. Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of A:VII or better.
3.2.2 Professional Liability Insurance
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of this Agreement, carry,
maintain, and keep in full force and effect a policy or policies of professional liability
insurance with a minimum limit of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and
aggregate for errors and/or omissions of CONSULTANT in the performance of this
Agreement. The policy or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted or authorized to
do business in the State of California and rated in Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of
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A:VII or better. If a "claims made" policy is provided, such policy shall be maintained in
effect from the date of performance of work or services on CITY's behalf until three (3)
years after the date of work or services are accepted as completed. Coverage for the
post-completion period may be provided by renewal or replacement of the policy for each
of the three (3) years or by a three-year extended reporting period endorsement, which
reinstates all limits for the extended reporting period. If any such policy and/or policies
have a retroactive date, that date shall be no later than the date of first performance of
work or services on behalf of CITY. Renewal or replacement policies shall not allow for
any advancement of such retroactive date.
3.2.3 Automobile Liability Insurance
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of this Agreement obtain,
maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of Automobile Liability
Insurance, with minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and occurrence
and two million dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate for bodily injuries or death of one
person and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for property damage arising from
one incident. The policy or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted or authorized
to do business in the State of California and rated in A.M. Best's Insurance Guide with a
rating of A:VII or better.
3.2.4 Worker's Compensation Insurance
CONSULTANT agrees to maintain in force at all times during the
performance of work under this Agreement worker's compensation insurance as required
by the law. CONSULTANT shall require any subcontractor similarly to provide such
compensation insurance for their respective employees.
3.2.5 Notice of Cancellation
(a) All insurance policies shall provide that the insurance coverage shall
not be cancelled or modified by the insurance carrier without thirty (30) days prior written
notice, or ten (10) days notice if cancellation is due to nonpayment of premium.
CONSULTANT shall provide immediate notice to CITY, if CONSULTANT receives a
cancellation or policy revision notice from the insurer.
(b) CONSULTANT agrees that it will not cancel or reduce any required
insurance coverage. CONSULTANT agrees that if it does not keep the insurance in full
force and effect, CITY may either immediately terminate this Agreement or, if insurance
is available at a reasonable cost, CITY may take out the necessary insurance and pay,
at CONSULTANT's expense, the premium thereon.
3.2.6 Entire Policy and Certificate of Insurance
At all times during the term of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall maintain
on file with the City Clerk both a copy of the entire policy and a certificate of insurance
showing that the policies are in effect in the required amounts. The commercial general
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liability policy shall contain endorsements naming CITY, its officers, agents and
employees as additional insureds.
3.2.7 Primary Coverage
The insurance provided by CONSULTANT shall be primary to any coverage
available to CITY. The insurance policies (other than workers compensation and
professional liability) shall include provisions for waiver of subrogation.
ARTICLE 4
TERMINATION
4.1 Termination of Agreement
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time, with or without
cause, by CITY upon ten (10) days prior written notice or by CONSULTANT upon ninety
(90) days prior written notice. Notice shall be deemed served if completed in compliance
with Section 6.15.
(b) CONSULTANT shall cease all work under this Agreement on or
before the effective date of termination specified in the notice of termination. In the event
of termination or cancellation of this Agreement by CONSULTANT or CITY, due to no
fault or failure of performance by CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall be paid
compensation for all services performed by CONSULTANT, in an amount to be
determined as follows: for work satisfactorily done in accordance with all of the terms
and provisions of this Agreement as determined by CITY, CONSULTANT shall be paid
an amount equal to the percentage of services performed prior to the effective date of
termination or cancellation in accordance with the work items; provided, in no event shall
the amount of money paid under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph exceed the
amount which would have been paid to CONSULTANT for the full performance of the
services described in this Agreement.
ARTICLE 5
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
5.1 Ownership of Documents and Work Product
All final documents, plans, specifications, reports, information, data,
exhibits, photographs, images, video files and media created or developed by
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement ("Written Products") shall be and remain the
property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon its use, duplication or dissemination
by CITY. All Written Products shall be considered "works made for hire," and all Written
Products and any and all intellectual property rights arising from their creation, including,
but not limited to, all copyrights and other proprietary rights, shall be and remain the
property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use, duplication or
dissemination by CITY. CONSULTANT shall not obtain or attempt to obtain copyright
protection as to any Written Products.
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CONSULTANT hereby assigns to CITY all ownership and any and all
intellectual property rights to the Written Products that are not otherwise vested in CITY
pursuant to the paragraph directly above this one.
CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it has secured all necessary
licenses, consents or approvals to use any instrumentality, thing or component as to
which any intellectual property right exists, including computer software, used in the
rendering of the services and the production of all Written Products produced under this
Agreement, and that CITY has full legal title to and the right to reproduce the Written
Products. CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold CITY, and its elected officials,
officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated volunteers, and agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of CITY officials, harmless from any loss, claim or
liability in any way related to a claim that CITY's use of any of the Written Products is
violating federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, or any laws relating to
trade names, licenses, franchises, copyrights, patents or other means of protecting
intellectual property rights and/or interests in products or inventions. CONSULTANT shall
bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted, trade secret or trademarked
documents, materials, equipment, devices or processes in connection with its provision
of the services and Written Products produced under this Agreement. In the event the
use of any of the Written Products or other deliverables hereunder by CITY is held to
constitute an infringement and the use of any of the same is enjoined, CONSULTANT, at
its expense, shall: (a) secure for CITY the right to continue using the Written Products
and other deliverables by suspension of any injunction, or by procuring a license or
licenses for CITY; or (b) modify the Written Products and other deliverables so that they
become non-infringing while remaining in compliance with the requirements of this
Agreement. This covenant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
Upon termination, abandonment or suspension of the Project, the
CONSULTANT shall deliver to CITY all Written Products and other deliverables related
to the Project without additional cost or expense to CITY. If CONSULTANT prepares a
document on a computer, CONSULTANT shall provide CITY with the document both in
a printed format and in an electronic format that is acceptable to CITY.
ARTICLE 6
GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1 Representation
The CITY representative shall be the Director of Public Works or his or her
designee, and CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of CONSULTANT's designated
representative. These individuals shall be the primary contact persons for the parties
regarding performance of this Agreement.
6.2 Fair Employment Practices/Equal Opportunity Acts
In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall comply with all
applicable provisions of the California Fair Employment Practices Act (California
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Government Code Sections 12940-48), the applicable equal employment provisions of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 200e-217), and the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 11200, et seq.).
6.3 Audit
The CITY or its representative shall have the option of inspecting, auditing
or inspecting and auditing all records and other written materials used by CONSULTANT
in preparing its billings to CITY as a condition precedent to any payment to
CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT will promptly furnish documents requested by CITY.
Additionally, CONSULTANT shall be subject to State Auditor examination and audit at
the request of CITY or as part of any audit of CITY, for a period of three (3) years after
final payment under this Agreement.
6.4 Personnel
CONSULTANT represents that it has, or shall secure at its own expense,
all personnel required to perform CONSULTANT's services under this Agreement. Any
person who performs engineering services pursuant to this Agreement shall be licensed
as a Civil Engineer by the State of California and in good standing. CONSULTANT shall
make reasonable efforts to maintain the continuity of CONSULTANT's staff who are
assigned to perform the services hereunder and shall obtain the approval of the Director
of Public Works of all proposed staff members who will perform such services.
CONSULTANT may associate with or employ associates or subcontractors in the
performance of its services under this Agreement, but at all times shall CONSULTANT
be responsible for its associates and subcontractors' services.
6.5 CONSULTANT's Representations
CONSULTANT represents, covenants and agrees that: a) CONSULTANT
is licensed, qualified, and capable of furnishing the labor, materials, and expertise
necessary to perform the services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth
in this Agreement; b) there are no obligations, commitments, or impediments of any kind
that will limit or prevent CONSULTANT's full performance under this Agreement; c)to the
extent required by the standard of practice, CONSULTANT has investigated and
considered the scope of services performed, has carefully considered how the services
should be performed, and understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
6.6 Conflicts of Interest
CONSULTANT agrees not to accept any employment or representation
during the term of this Agreement or within twelve (12) months after completion of the
work under this Agreement which is or may likely make CONSULTANT "financially
interested" (as provided in California Government Code Sections 1090 and 87100) in any
decisions made by CITY on any matter in connection with which CONSULTANT has been
retained pursuant to this Agreement.
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6.7 Legal Action
(a) Should either party to this Agreement bring legal action against the
other, the validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement shall be controlled
by and construed under the laws of the State of California, excluding California's choice
of law rules. Venue for any such action relating to this Agreement shall be in the Los
Angeles County Superior Court.
(b) If any legal action or other proceeding, including action for
declaratory relief, is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement or because of an
alleged dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with this Agreement,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, experts' fees,
and other costs, in addition to any other relief to which the party may be entitled.
(c) Should any legal action about a project between CITY and a party
other than CONSULTANT require the testimony of CONSULTANT when there is no
allegation that CONSULTANT was negligent, CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT for
its testimony and preparation to testify at the hourly rates in effect at the time of such
testimony.
6.8 Assignment
Neither this Agreement nor any part thereof shall be assigned by
CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of CITY. Any such purported assignment
without written consent shall be null and void, and CONSULTANT shall hold harmless,
defend and indemnify CITY and its officers, officials, employees, agents and
representatives with respect to any claim, demand or action arising from any unauthorized
assignment.
Notwithstanding the above, CONSULTANT may use the services of
persons and entities not in CONSULTANT's direct employ, when it is appropriate and
customary to do so. Such persons and entities include, but are not necessarily limited to,
surveyors, specialized consultants, and testing laboratories. CONSULTANT's use of
subcontractors for additional services shall not be unreasonably restricted by CITY
provided CONSULTANT notifies CITY in advance.
6.9 Independent Contractor
CONSULTANT is and shall at all times remain, as to CITY, a wholly
independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the
conduct of CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT's employees, except as herein
set forth, and CONSULTANT is free to dispose of all portions of its time and activities
which it is not obligated to devote to CITY in such a manner and to such persons, firms,
or corporations as the CONSULTANT wishes except as expressly provided in this
Agreement. CONSULTANT shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability
on behalf of CITY or otherwise act on behalf of CITY as an agent. CONSULTANT shall
not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents, servants or
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employees, are in any manner agents, servants or employees of CITY. CONSULTANT
agrees to pay all required taxes on amounts paid to CONSULTANT under this
Agreement, and to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any and all taxes,
assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against CITY by reason of the independent
contractor relationship created by this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall fully comply with
the workers' compensation law regarding CONSULTANT and its employees.
CONSULTANT further agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any failure of
CONSULTANT to comply with applicable workers' compensation laws. The CITY shall
have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to CONSULTANT under this
Agreement any amount due to CITY from CONSULTANT as a result of its failure to
promptly pay to CITY any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Article.
6.10 Titles
The titles used in this Agreement are for general reference only and are not
part of the Agreement.
6.11 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including any other documents incorporated herein by
specific reference, represents the entire and integrated agreement between CITY and
CONSULTANT and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements,
either written or oral. This Agreement may be modified or amended, or provisions or
breach may be waived, only by subsequent written agreement signed by both parties.
6.12 Construction
In the event of any asserted ambiguity in, or dispute regarding the
interpretation of any matter herein, the interpretation of this Agreement shall not be
resolved by any rules of interpretation providing for interpretation against the party who
causes the uncertainty to exist or against the party who drafted the Agreement or who
drafted that portion of the Agreement.
6.13 Non-Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies
Waiver by either party of any one or more of the conditions of performance
under this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other condition of performance under
this Agreement. In no event shall the making by CITY of any payment to CONSULTANT
constitute or be construed as a waiver by CITY of any breach of covenant, or any default
which may then exist on the part of CONSULTANT, and the making of any such payment
by CITY shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to CITY with
regard to such breach or default.
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6.14 Severability
If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or
otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
6.15 Notice
Except as otherwise required by law, any notice, payment or other
communication authorized or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
deemed received on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand or overnight courier
service during CITY's regular business hours or (b) on the third business day following
deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses listed below, or at
such other address as one party may notify the other:
To CITY:
Responsible Person: Michael Throne, Director of Public Works
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
To CONSULTANT:
Responsible Person: Lacey Withers, ASLA Principal
Withers & Sandgren, Ltd.
20948 Tulsa Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
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DATE: June 12, 2015
T O: Mr. Ron Dragoo, Principal Engineer
City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Public Works Dept.
30940 Hawthorn Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
FROM: Lacey Withers, Principal
Withers & Sandgren Landscape Architecture + Planning
VIA: US Postal Service Express Mail
PROJECT: On-Call List for Landscape Architecture and Planning
Statement of Qualifications
X For your use As requested X For review&comment
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1 Bound Statement of Qualifications
REMARKS: Thank You.
Sincerely,
Lacey Withers
P.O.BOX 276,MONTROSE,CA 91021 DELIVERIES:20948 TULSA ST.,CHATSWORTH,CA 91311 mail@withersandsandgren.com (818)291-0200
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Mr.Ron Dragoo,Senior Engineer
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Dept.of Public Works
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
RE: Statement of Qualification for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes On-Call Services
Dear Mr.Dragoo:
Withers&Sandgren,Ltd.would like to thank you for the opportunity to submit our Statement of
Qualifications for landscape architectural services for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes various projects
requiring landscape architecture and planning.We feel we are uniquely qualified to offer the City
insightful and creative approaches to landscape design for streetscapes,parks,public buildings,trails
and shorelines.
We have experience in preparing streetscape plans, master plans,specific plans,creating and
administering design standards and designing vegetated and grass bio-swales for storm water
management and water quality improvement in public spaces. We also offer over twenty years of
experience preparing design and construction documents for public and private spaces ensuring that
we have a clear and practical understanding of what is involved in implementing and maintaining our
designs.
Withers&Sandgren is comprised of two strong and experienced principals with complementary
backgrounds to assist the project. Acting as lead principal, Lacey Withers offers a broad range of
project management,urban planning,streetscape design and landscape design skills. Lacey has
spent most of her career working with cities and agencies in revitalizing existing streetscapes,
downtown business districts,and parks as well as creating new distinguished,and identifiable
streetscapes for newer developments.
Lacey Withers's professional emphasis and expertise is in drought tolerant and native plants design
and bio-engineering for erosion control,storm water management and water quality treatment. She
finalized a ten year long project working with the City of Malibu on the Cross Creek Road streetscape
design,which involves storm water management and water quality treatments,bio swales,
character/identity creation and public participation.Jan Sandgren is currently working with the
County of Los Angeles DPW and Parks and Recreation as well as the WCA on the Emerald Necklace
project to implement trails on the San Gabriel River and the Rio Hondo.
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We have a strong and experienced staff of five additional landscape architects/designers with public
work experience and graphic capabilities as well as two administrative support staff. Principals are
' directly involved and committed to every aspect of each project task.
Please find enclosed our firm profile,resumes,references,hourly rates and relevant work experiences
' for your review. We appreciate the opportunity to serve the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,and look
forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully submitted,
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Principal,Withers&Sandgren,Ltd
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Withers&Sandgren,Ltd.
I Withers&Sandgren is a professional consulting corporation,certified as a WBE/SBE,and LEED
accredited,offering services in Landscape Architecture,Environmental Planning,and Urban Design
since 1995. The principals,Lacey Withers and Jan Sandgren have assembled a firm of highly talented
people with a diversity of experience.Within this diversity lies a shared vision of incorporating
Isustainable systems within projects of any scale. As growing public awareness of the urban
environment demands non-traditional solutions to existing environmental problems,the firm's
emphasis on sustainable design has contributed to its recognition by numerous public agencies.
IWithers&Sandgren's strength lies in the firm's range of expertise. Much of the principal's collective
years of experience in landscape architecture directly relate to environmental issues and the
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redefinition of urban environmental practices.Many of our guideline packages for both drought
tolerant and pavement reducing landscapes have set standards that many agencies are currently
following. Two such documents are the Landscape and Plant Palette Standards for the Los Angeles
I River for the County Department of Public Works,and the Cool Schools Technical Guidelines for the
Department of Water and Power,and the Los Angeles Unified School District.
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Great emphasis is placed on quality of design in the urban environment to assist community identity.
Designing tree lined,shaded street corridors,numerous amenities for the pedestrian,and easy access
routes to local facilities strengthen the concept of neighborhoods. Shared resources are encouraged
I through the design and implementation of mixed-use developments in highly populated areas of the
greater Los Angeles region.Water management,greening of streets and parks,rooftop gardens,and
tree preservation are issues that are addressed regularly within the scope of many of the firm's
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projects.
Principals and staff also have unique practical experience in site restoration.Projects encompass large
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scale city and county park work,city advisory work in the form of reviews and assistance with new or
revised standards and planning strategies,and in the areas of urban design,streetscape development,
industrial,commercial and institutional work,and master planning.
IThe firm has gained a reputation for being exceptionally responsive to clients and capable of
managing projects efficiently,as the principals themselves are directly involved with each project. For
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this reason Withers&Sandgren has chosen to maintain a small,but effective corporate structure with
four staff members that enables them to have complete management control over each project.
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Over the course of her career in Landscape Architecture,Lacey has served as designer and project
manager for numerous projects including residential,park,commercial development and
Iinstitutional.She has experience in all phases of implementation,from planning and schematic
design through construction documents and site observation and is also an expert on water
conservation and co-authoring water conservation guidelines.She has her B.S.degree in
ILandscape Architecture and is licensed in the State of California.
"It is the public work that I find most gratifying, the creation and preservation of beauty within the
Isurroundings of the urban population and the synthesis of nature,city and art."
Whittier Narrows Equestrian Center and Horseman's Park-2012/Current
I Numerous agencies are involved in the complex renovation of a County of Los Angeles equestrian
center adjacent to the San Gabriel River.Lacey is the project manager for the 70-acre site planning
and construction which emphasizes sustainable storm water management,LEED criteria for new
I structures and facilities,drainage solutions in a flood zone,and multi-agency coordination
including US Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Water and Power.
I Rivers&Mountains Conservancy Funded: 98th St Park Concept Development-2011
Lacey managed the concept development for the 98th Street Park project in the Watts district of
Los Angeles. A series of five workshops with the community produced a rich palette of activities
I and design ideas that ultimately were distilled into a beautiful five acre park site utilizing the
Department of Water and Power corridor running through the neighborhood.Reduction of turf,
water wise plantings,and height restrictions due to power lines were significant aspects of the
Idesign criteria. State Proposition 84 Grant award notification is anticipated in December 2011.
Canyon Inn River Wilderness Park-2011/Current
I In a joint venture agreement with BlueGreen Consulting,Lacey is the project manager for the
community outreach and master planning effort to integrate the newly acquired land into the
approved El Encanto Master Plan for the Water Conservation Authority. Three draft alternative
I plans for the site were developed.Opportunities and options were explored with the public in a
series of three workshops in the City of Azusa for this important piece of public parkland. The final
master plan and document will be completed by the end of 2011.
IBoulder Bay Park-2010
Lacey was the project manager for this spectacular lakefront park that is popular for all season
recreation in the City of Big Bear Lake. Improvements to this bare site within the alpine forest
Iincluded:shoreline erosion control, boulder outcrops, meadow grasses,wildflowers,native pine
trees,lakefront trails,a fishing dock,a boat ramp and a covered group picnic pavilion and overlook.
Protection measures and aesthetic improvements are currently being completed for existing
Ispawning grounds in the adjacent stream.
City of La Habra,La Bonita Park-2006
I As project manager and designer for the renovation of this 22 acre park in the City of La Habra
Lacey was responsible for overseeing the project from conceptual design and community
workshops,construction documents, bidding and construction observation. Lacey as prime
Iconsultant managed the consultant team that included a civil engineer,architect,electrical,
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mechanical and soils engineers.The park renovation also included a drainage study and detention
basin and swale for 100-year flood protection.
ICity of Corona City Hall-2005
As the landscape architect on a team of architects and engineers,Lacey developed multiple
I courtyards,entry plazas,shaded parking areas,and a central open space/park for the new civic
center in Corona. Inspired by the old world Spanish influences of the stately City Hall,Lacey
designed a complex mixture of spaces that combine the modern with the historic through the use of
Imaterials,plant and tree species,and site features such as walls,fountains,planters,and furnishings.
Primary Landscape Architect Consultant to the City of La Verne-1990/Current
I As Primary Landscape Architect Consultant for the City of La Verne Department of Community
Development,Lacey attends Development Review Committee,Planning Commission,and City
Council Meetings as requested.Her services also include design consultation for signage,
I streetscapes,working with Caltrans requirements for plan checking,urban and park areas,
landscape plan check and inspection,consultation and administration for the General and Specific
Plans,tree preservation ordinance,community and landscape design guidelines.
ICity of Malibu Cross Creek Road Redesign-2008
One block of densely packed boutiques,coffee shops and businesses at the intersection of Pacific
I Coast Highway and Cross Creek Road defines the City of Malibu commercial district.The City
desires to undergo extensive landscape and drainage improvements to this significant street as
part of its redevelopment program.Lacey is the project manager,providing analysis through final
I design development. Baseline concepts were generated for community and council approval,
including landscaped medians and traffic islands,various parking configurations,and pedestrian
crosswalks and circulation routes.Redevelopment of streetscape includes signage,permeable
paving and porous concrete,solar powered irrigation,and native plants and trees throughout.
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New Model Colony Streetscape Master Plan-2007
The New Model Colony Streetscape Master Plan builds upon the legacy of the City of Ontario's
I historic street layout that established so many remarkable heritage trees that still exist today.
Lacey was the project manager for this 8,000-acre development streetscape planning project that
provides landscape,hardscape and stormwater management design standards for 17 streets,bike
Itrails,pedestrian trails and Edison easements.
Whittier Narrows Park Beautification Project-2001-2004
I Lacey was the lead project manager,selected by the 1"District,and Los Angeles County Parks and
Recreation to provide an aesthetic vision that will unify various areas of the 1,600-acre Whittier
Narrows Recreation Area in South San Gabriel. Choosing from approximately a dozen problem
I areas,specific sites that were lacking good traffic and pedestrian way finding elements,and were
in need of landscape and beautification improvements were addressed in a conceptual needs
assessment plan.
ILacey took the findings to the community to select specific areas for detailed design development.
A demonstration site was selected to proceed through construction documents and implementation.
I The firm provided innovative and creative structural and monumental features such as new Mission
Revival styled gateway towers,walls,restroom and concession architectural imagery,signage and
refurbished parking areas to enhance the 40 year old park. Design and implementation of plans for
the entrance to the athletic field areas is scheduled for the winter of 2003.
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Jan's professional emphasis is environmental restoration and protection,applied to residential and
urban projects.Her expertise in planting designs,urban sustainability methods,and bio-engineering
for erosion control have been successfully applied to small residential designs,public parking lots,and
to regional parklands.She has managed master plans and construction implementation projects
involving numerous government agencies,multi disciplinary teams,and special interest groups. Her
eight years with a design firm as campus planner to a major university honed communication and
negotiation skills. Jan holds a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon and
is LEED accredited.
The micro scale is of equal importance in both planning and design."It is at the intimate level where
good design allows people the opportunity to relate and absorb the beauty and enlivening potential of
nature. It is where the respect for our surroundings begins.The challenge is to provide those opportunities
abundantly throughout the urban environment."
Rosecrans Sports Park Improvements- 2014
Two differing granting agencies, Proposition 0,and Proposition K worked together to provide
funding for storm water and recreational improvements for an existing 13 acre park located in
Gardena,CA for the City of Los Angeles. A bio-swale between new ball fields cleans storm water,
and a new synthetic soccer field allows year-round play. Specific elements that transformed the
park included native trees and plants,permeable paving,decomposed granite paths throughout
the park,and a detention/wetlands area as part of the storm water treatment system.
River Wilderness Park - ongoing-currently at the 85%construction document process
This future rustic passive park is located adjacent to the natural river banks of the San Gabriel River
in upper Azusa.The new status of the San Gabriel Mountains as Monument elevates the significance
of this special park as THE gateway for the Forest Service and the Watershed Conservation
Authority.Jan is the project manager and park designer.Undergrounding of electrical and
communication lines is a challenging process that is underway.Massive sewer,gas and water lines
are being brought up Highway 39 and into the site. Jan and Barbara Hall are coordinating with
CalTrans on the development of a Traffic Circle on the highway at the park entrance.
Jacaranda Park - ongoing-currently at the 90%construction document approval process
Withers&Sandgren was selected by the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust(LANLT)to work
with the Watts community to finalize the design and construct the 5 acre linear park under Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power(LADWP) high voltage transmission lines in the powerline
corridor. Using City of Los Angeles Recreation and Park standards and LADWP's"California Friendly"
plant selection criteria,the park is a gorgeous mix of trees, plants,decorative fencing, playgrounds,
fitness equipment stations and other active and passive recreational uses.The success of this park is
LANLT and their philosophy of"bringing everyone along"to such an extent that City agencies are
working together to make this park happen in a historically park poor area of Los Angeles.
The Emerald Necklace Recreation System Project-2014
The Emerald Necklace is an extraordinary 17-mile loop of trails and parks along the San Gabriel and
Rio Hondo Rivers.Jan is managing the feasibility and implementation planning project utilizing
County of Los Angeles owned lands and easements plus landscape and planning guidelines she
created for the Los Angeles River corridor in 2005.The expanse of the project involves up to 16 cities,
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multiple agencies,multiple stakeholders,the Watershed Conservation Authority and County of LA
Flood Control District.
ITaylor Yard and San Fernando Road Widening/Rio de Los Angeles State Park-2007
This high profile,40 acre park site is owned by the State,and leased by the City of Los Angeles.Design,
I development,and construction efforts had to coordinate seamlessly between the two agencies. Jan
served as project manager for a team of consultants who applied LEED criteria to storm water
management,parking lot,and building design. Half of the park site provides a variety of recreation
I fields and courts while the other half of the park is passive. The park is designed to retain a 100 year
storm event.
I Coldwater Canyon Reservoir Park,City of Beverly Hills-2010
A new park over the lid of Coldwater Reservoir serves the community along Coldwater Canyon as a
passive open space with running/jogging track,colorful plantings,a fountain,and custom amenities.
I Jan was the designer and project manager for the project that required community,Commission,and
Council design approval.The complexities of a lid design curtailed the use of trees except at the park
perimeter.The nine foot diameter bronze bubbling fountain at the park entry is a symbol for the water
that once flowed in abundance down Coldwater Canyon.
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Elysian Park Master Plan-2007
The master plan is a working list of action items that were determined by the community and the
I City of Los Angeles as critical to the on-going improvement of the Park. Historic information is the
resource used to form recommendations to improve existing conditions in the Park and to solve
persistent problems that continue to deter Park use. Jan has overseen the community process
Iand the production of the draft document which is available for public comment.
Landscaping&Plant Palette Standards for the Los Angeles River-Completed 2005
I Jan was the project manager for the team writing the first supporting document to the Los Angeles
River Master Plan produced by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.These
Landscape Standards will provide a solid framework for future recreational development and habitat
I restoration along the entire 51-mile length of the Los Angeles River from Calabasas to Long Beach
and 9 miles of Tujunga Wash from Hansen Dam to the river.
I Griffith Park Master Plan-subconsultant to Melendrez,2004
Jan was the project manager for the team creating the Griffith Park design guidelines including park
zoning,recreation enhancement,the addition of sustainable design,and the operations and
I maintenance enhancements necessary to support the comprehensive re-structuring of the park. With
increasing population and urbanization in the Los Angeles basin,demand for Griffith Park's
recreational facilities and open spaces will continue to increase. Park zones,park character,design and
Iimplementation recommendations were all explored in the master plan.
Central Arroyo Seco Master Plan-2001
Jan was joint production manager for the team of landscape architects,traffic and transportation
Iengineers,civil engineers and environmental consultants involved in master planning the central
portion of the City of Pasadena's valuable Arroyo Seco parklands. Striking the balance between
existing recreational land uses,operations of the world renowned Rose Bowl and community
I concerns over the impacts of large displacement events held at the Rose Bowl within the context of
the City's greatest natural resource was the greatest challenge of the project. Extensive community
workshops,stakeholder meetings and City Council approval became key to developing the vision
Ifor a viable master plan for the Central Arroyo Seco.
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Since beginning her career, Desiree has designed,drafted,and coordinated a variety of projects, including
residential, school, low-income housing, commercial and municipal landscape planting and irrigation
Idesigns. She was able to assume the production management of a large streetscape project in Rancho
Cucamonga,addressing red line comments and interfacing with the City and the developer to meet a tight
time schedule for bidding and construction. Desiree also designed Brooklyn Early Education Center's
INature Explore Classroom,which has become LAUSD's first Certified Nature Explore Classroom.
I Desiree has become focused and passionate about water conservation in the landscape and has become
an EPA WaterSense Partner (since 2010), a Certified Irrigation Designer (I.A. # 77460 since October 2009),
and successfully passed the Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor exam. Desiree is versed in current
I legislation regarding Water Conservation Standards, including CA AB 1881. Desiree's previous career in
law provides a strong background in communication, written and organizational skills, as well as a keen
attention to detail, all of which augment her career in landscape architecture. She holds a BSLA from
ICalifornia Polytechnic University, Pomona and an AA from Pasadena City College.
Water Conservation Renovations-Construction Documents
ICity of Lancaster-Tierra Bonita Park Phases I and II Water Conservation Renovations
Construction Package,Bid Assistance,Administration
I City of Rancho Palos Verdes-Various Parks&Streetscape Improvements
Construction Packages&Bid Assistance
IConstruction Documents
Jacaranda Park, Los Angeles-Construction Package,Two-Wire Irrigation
I Wiseburn Walking Path, Los Angeles-CDs,CalTrans bridge crossing, Reclaimed Irrigation
Descanso Gardens-CDs,Smart Irrigation Design
I Brooklyn Early Education Center, LAUSD-Construction Package,Bid Assistance&Admin.
Cucamonga Creek Water Quality Project,Ontario-Irrigation Design
I Rosecrans Park,City of Los Angeles-Synthetic Field Cooling System &Construction Observ.
Hollywood High School,Los Angeles-Synthetic Field Cooling System Design
I John Anson Ford Park,Bell Gardens-Irrigation&Synthetic Field Cooling System Designs
Boulder Bay Park,Big Bear Lake-Irrigation Design&Construction Observation
I Rio de Los Angeles State Park,City of Los Angeles-Construction Package
Victoria Arbors,City of Rancho Cucamonga-Construction Package
I Day Creek Blvd.,City of Rancho Cucamonga-Construction Package
Church Street,City of Rancho Cucamonga-Construction Package
Baseline Rd.,City of Rancho Cucamonga-Construction Package
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The Paseos,City of Rancho Cucamonga-Construction Package,Administration
Greek Theater Entry Renovation-Irrigation Design
IAlessandro Apartments, Los Angeles-Concept and Construction Package
Los Angeles Unified School District,various schools-Construction Packages and Peer Reviews
ILos Angeles Unified School District, Reading Gardens-Construction Packages,Administration
Open Space,Trails,and Parkway Systems
Coyote Creek Improvements(Park), Los Alamitos-Construction Package
IEdison Streetscape Master Plan,Ontario-Graphics&Document Production
Santa Ana River Parkway Master Plan,San Bernardino-Graphics
ILa Bonita Park,La Habra-Graphics
Griffith Park Master Plan, Los Angeles-Technical Memorandum
ILos Angeles River Standards and Guidelines, Los Angeles-Document
IProfessional Credentials:
I EPA WaterSense Partner,2009 to Present, Irrigation Partner
Certified Irrigation Designer,2009 to Present,Irrigation Association (IA)&
Center for Irrigation Technology(CIT)
I Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor,2010,IA&CIT,successfully passed exam.
Candidate for State of California Landscape Architect's License
IContinuing Education:
SMART Technologies for Irrigation Management,Irrigation Association,October2008
Advanced Irrigation Design for Water Conservation,Irrigation Association,Nov.2008
IPredicting&Estimating Landscape Water Use,Irrigation Association,Nov.2008
Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Class,Toro,Jan.2010
1 2008 Western Turfgrass&Landscape Expo:Seminars Attended:
Solar&Alternate Power Irrigation Controllers,Smart Controllers,New Technologies in H2O
Conservation,Pipe Sizing for Small Irrigation Systems,Native Plantings, Landscaping with Drought
ITolerant Natives,Stormwater Pollution Control Strategies,and Poor Practices in Landscape
Management
I Environmental Site Solutions Conference,June 2009,Hosted by Aqua-Flo Distribution at the Rose
Bowl,Pasadena,CA:
Site BMP's, Low Precipitation Nozzles,Reusing Water Wisely, Rebates&Grants,Green Walls&Green
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Landscape EXPO,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014
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SELECTED PROJECT LIST
Withers&Sandgren,Ltd.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS
I • Puente Hills Landfill County Regional Park, 1,365 acres-ongoing
• Wiseburn Walking Path,2 acres-ongoing
• Compton Creek Trail,2 miles-ongoing
• 2nd District Equestrian Center Feasibility Study-2014
• La Crescenta Skate Park,6 acres-2013
• Horseman's Park and the Whittier Narrows Equestrian Center,sustainable design,
guidelines,and implementation,70 acres-2012
• Hart Park Renovation,5 acres-2012
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• Whittier Narrows Beautification Plan,600 acres
• Roosevelt Park, 12 acres
• Amelia Mayberry Park,4 acres
I • Various Ten Parks General Play Area Improvements for 2' District
URBAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
I • Watershed Conservation Authority, River Wilderness Park,8 acres-ongoing
• Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust,Jacaranda Park,5 acres-ongoing
• City of Ontario,Mill Creek Wetlands,72 acres-2015
• City of Los Angeles, Los Feliz Golf Course native plant and stormwater management
restoration project,3 acres-2014
• Watershed Conservation Authority,Emerald Necklace-2014
• City of Los Alamitos,Coyote Creek Park-Southern California Edison property, restoration
landscape,6.5 acres-2014
• City of Los Angeles,Rosecrans Park,6 acres-2013
• Watershed Conservation Authority,Canyon Inn Restoration Plan,32 acres-2012
• City of Big Bear Lake,Boulder Bay Park,4 acres-Native plant shoreline restoration-2010
• City of Beverly Hills,Coldwater Canyon Park, 1.5 acres-2010
• City of La Habra, La Bonita Park-40 acre active recreation/stormwater management-2006
• City of Beverly Hills, Four Mini Pocket Parks w/shade shelters and play structures-2007
• Los Angeles Unified School District-Prop BB Greening/Cool Schools
• City of Pasadena,Central Arroyo Seco Restoration Services-2002 to 2008
I STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
• Los Angeles Unified School District-Stormwater Management Guidelines-2011
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Works-Landscape and Plant Palette Standards
for the Los Angles River and Tujunga Wash-2004
• Department of Water and Power,and Los Angeles Unified School District-Cool Schools
Technical Guidelines- 1998
• Central and West Basin Water District,The Water Conservation Design Guidelines
• City of La Verne, Tree Preservation Ordinance
• City of La Canada,Tree Preservation Ordinance
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I REFERENCES
IWithers&Sandgren,Ltd.
Mr.James W.Smith,
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Chief, Development Division
County of Los Angeles, Dept.of Parks and Recreation
510 South Vermont Ave.
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Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213)639-6702
Projects: Whittier Narrow Equestrian Center-ongoing
IPuente Hills Landfill Park Master Plan-ongoing
2nd District Equestrian Center 2014
Stoneview Nature Center Programming-2014
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Ms. Deborah Enos,
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Deputy Executive Director
Watershed Conservation Authority
100 North Old San Gabriel Canyon Road
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Azusa, CA 91702
denos@wca.ca.gov
(626) 815-1019 ext 112
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Projects: River Wilderness Park-ongoing
City of Los Alamitos Coyote Creek Park-2014
Canyon Inn Master Plan-2012
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Mr. Omar Dandashi, P.E.,
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Lewis Operating Corporation
1 156 N.Mountain Avenue, P.O. Box 670
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Upland,CA 91785
(909) 949-6711 x891
Projects: New Model Colony Streetscape Master Plan-2007
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Mill Creek Wetlands-2015
Edison Streetscape-ongoing
IMr.Tom Gibson,ASLA,
Landscape Architect II,Advance Planning
I City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks,
Construction& Maintenance Branch
221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 100
Los Angeles,CA 90012
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(213) 202-2666
Projects: Rosecrans Park-2014
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Los Feliz Golf Course Renovation-2014
Rio de Los Angeles State Park (Taylor Yard)-2007
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Withers&Sandgren,Ltd.
Mail: P.O.Box 276,Montrose, CA 91021-0276
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Deliveries: 20948 Tulsa Street, Chatsworth, CA 9131 1-1564
Phone: (818)291-0200, (818)882-3519
IWeb: www.withersandsandgren.com
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Principal $150.00
Water Conservation/Irrigation Specialist $135.00
Associate Landscape Architect $ 105.00
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Senior CAD Draftsperson $ 95.00
Draftsperson $ 85.00
Clerical $ 65.00
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Schedule of Costs/Reimbursable Expenses:
I The schedule of Reimbursable Expenses for the Landscape Architect's"in-house" services is as
follows:
I Reprographics:
Blueline or Blackline Prints $10.00 per 24 x 36 print
CAD Plots (on mylar) $45.00 per 24 x 36 print
I CAD Plots (on heavy bond) $30.00 per 24 x 36 print
CAD Plots (on translucent bond) $14.00 per 24 x 36 print
Plotter Color Sheets $65.00 per 24 x 36 print(graphic boards)
I Digital Scan Images $30.00 per 81/2 x 11 inch original
Digital Scan Images(oversize) Direct Cost(not in-house)
Color Copies $1.50 per 8 1/2 x 11 inch
I Color Copies
B& L Laser Copies $3.00 per 11 x 17 inch
$ .10 per 8 1/2 x 11 inch
B& L Laser Copies $ .15 per 11 x 17 inch
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Specifications Package Direct Cost+ 15%
Compact Disc $ 5.00 each
I Delivery Services Direct Cost+ 1 S%
Express and Priority Mail Direct Cost+ 15%
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Travel Expenses:
Automobile Transportation $.55 a mile