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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE : May 27 , 1986
SUBJECT East Dougherty Hills Park
EXHIBITS ATTACHED A. Proposal from Singer & Hodges , Inc .
B . Summary of Proposals Received
RECOMMENDATION 1 ) Approve hiring of Singer & Hodges ,
Inca
4 2 ) Authorize staff to prepare the
documents necessary to execute the
contract agreement based on the
proposal dated May 15 , 1986
excluding #5 and #6 , construction
inspection and administration
FINANCIAL STATEMENT $21 ,000
DESCRIPTION At the April 28, 1986 meeting of the
Dublin City Council , the Council approved the Request for
Proposals for the East Dougherty Hills Park Site and authorized
staff to advertise for consultants .
Five firms submitted proposals to provide professional services
for the design of the eight acre East Dougherty Hills Park . The
proposals are summarized in Exhibit B .
After a thorough review of the proposals , staff recommends that
the firm of Singer and Hodges , Inc . be awarded the contract .
This decision was based , in part , on the fact that Singer and
Hodges have a thorough understanding of the site due to their
involvement in the initial analysis - of the site done prior to
acceptance of the land by the City and , more recently, the Park
Masterplan Report . This will enable them to move rapidly on the
design and construction in accordance with the developers
request .
The proposed fee of $21 ,000 will provide the City with the final
design of the park as well as construction plans , cost estimates
and bid documents . The contractor will also be responsible for
assisting staff during the bid process . It is estimated that
completion of the design and construction documents can 'be
accomplished in 8- 10 weeks .
Although the Request for Proposal also included cost estimates
for construction inspection and administration , it is recommended
that these services be negotiated separately. Staff has not yet
determined the inspection process for, parks and whether it will
be done by staff, the designer or some combination of both .
As agreed upon at the City Council meeting of March 24 , 1986 , the
Developer of the Villages at Alamo Creek will be responsible for
construction of the Phase I Basic Park Improvements in accordance
with the City ' s design and specifications . Although the City
will be contracting with the park designer , the Developer will be
responsible for reimbursing the City for the costs associated
with the contract . Staff will have the City Attorney prepare an
agreement between the City and . Rafanelli and Nahas for Council .
approval at a subsequent meeting .
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ITEM NO .� Copies to : Rafanelli & Nahas
AGENDA STATEMENT - East Dougherty Hills Park
May 27 , 1986
Page Two .
It is staffs recommendation that the Council take the following
action :
1 ) Approve hiring of Singer &- Hodges , Inc .
2 ) Authorize staff to prepare the documents necessary to
execute the contract agreement based on the proposal
dated May 15 , 1986 excluding #5 and #6 , construction
inspection and administration .
EXHIBIT A
SINGER & HODGES, Inc.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 1512 FRANKLIN STREET
OAKLAND, CA 94612
(415)891.9669
May 15, 1986
Ms. Diane Lowart
Director of Recreation .
City of Dublin
Post Office Box 2340
Dublin, California 94568
RE: East Dougherty Hills Park
Dear Diane:
The firm of Singer & Hodges, Inc. , Landscape Architects, is pleased to submit
our qualifications and proposal to provide landscape architectural services for
the development of East Dougherty Hills Park. Singer & Hodges, Inc. has an
extensive background in park and recreation planning, and related public works
projects. The firm has developed special expertise in site planning and urban
design, and has worked successfully with community groups, city staffs, public
commissions and councils. Principals, Ronald Hodges and I have over twenty
years of experience each in the profession of Landscape Architecture. Our asso-
ciates and professional staff also have wide ranging experience in landscape
planning and design.
We are pleased to have been invited to submit the following proposal and hope
that it provides a clear statement of our qualifications and consulting
approach. We look forward to the possibility of working with you again.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Philip 'nger
SINGER & HODGES, INC.
PS/bj s
Enclosures
PROPOSAL INFORMATION
1. FEE SCHEDULE
Hourly Rates: Senior Principal $65.00 per hour
Principal $55.00 per hour
Associate $50.00 per hour
Construction Inspector $40.00 per hour
Draftsperson $40.00 per hour
Clerical $25.00 per hour
2. FEE PROPOSAL AND TIME SCHEDULE
The fee is based on a construction budget of $525,000.00 to $600,000.00.
The proposed fee for the Services, Items 1 through 6, as described in the
invitation for proposal , would be as follows:
(1) Preliminary plans, cost estimate, and outline
specification for review and approval . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,000.00
(2) Presentation of preliminary construction
plans and coordination with city staff . . . . 500.00
(3) Preparation of bid documents, plans, speci-
fications and cost estimate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,000.00
(4) Assistance to City during bid process . . . . . . . . . . 1,500.00
(5) Daily construction inspection on an hourly
basis; assume 90 working days. Allow five
hours per day (includes travel time) . . . . . . 19,000.00 to 24,000.00
(6) Construction administration; assumes one and
one half days per week for construction
inspector administration . . . . . . . . . 8,000.00 to 10,000.00
The total fee would range from $48,000.00 to $55,000.00, depending on the
actual hours spent during the construction administration/inspection stage.
The scope of work that you have outlined is realistic. Based on our
experience, the proposed scope of services is critical to the successful
realization of this project.
At this stage, it is difficult to anticipate the exact amount of work
required for, the construction inspection, administration and the bid
process. Singer & Hodges, Inc. would be willing to provide these services
based on a mutually agreeable lump sum fee or on an hourly, "not to
exceed" , basis.
Project Schedule:
A. Preparation of preliminary plans,
outline specifications, and cost estimates,
including meetings with staff. 3 to 5 weeks
B. Preparation of final working drawings,
specifications and bid documents 8 to 10 weeks
C. Bid Period/And Notice to Proceed 4 to 6 weeks
D. Project construction 90 working days
(aproximately 18 weeks)
3. PROPOSED PROJECT LEADER
Philip Singer, Principal and President of Singer & Hodges, Inc., a
registered Landscape Architect in California, will act as project leader.
He received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University
of California, Berkeley, in 1965. Mr.' Singer began his professional career
with the nationally recognized firm of John Carl Warnecke, where he served
as a designer on a number of campus and planning projects, including work
on the University of California, Berkeley campus, the revitalization of the
San Francisco downtown area, and Asilomar State Park.
From 1966 to 1971, Mr. Singer was an Associate, Project Manager and
Designer with the firm of Ribera & Sue Landscape Architects in Oakland.
While associated with Ribera & Sue, he designed and managed numerous award
winning park and recreation projects throughout California and Arizona. He
has also been a guest lecturer on topography, grading and park design at
the University of California, Berkeley, from 1975 through 1982; and he con-
ducted seminars on park design for the California Park and Recreation
Society in 1975 and 1980.
Mr. Singer has been the coordinating principal for the majority of park
work undertaken by Singer & Hodges, Inc. In 1983 Phil Singer served as
president of the Northern California Chapter of the American Society of
Landscape Architects.
4. ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL
Ronald Hodges, Principal and Vice President of Singer & Hodges, Inc. will
oversee the irrigation and planting design. Ronald Hodges graduated from
the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture degree in 1968. Mr. Hodges has an extensive background in
plant horticulture and is an accomplished sculptor. He was an Associate,
Designer and Project Manager of several award winning park and environmen-
tal planning projects while affiliated with the firm of Ribera and Sue from
1966 to 1972. Mr. Hodges is a registered Landscape Architect in
California.
John Montague, Principal of Singer & Hodges, Inc. is a graduate of Syracuse
University, and the State University of New York, College of Environmental
Science and Forestry, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1976 and a
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree in 1977. John is a registered
Landscape Architect in the State of California and has practiced with the
firm of Singer & Hodges, Inc. for the past five years. Prior to joining
Singer & Hodges, Inc., he was associated with the landscape architectural
firms of John Sue Associates and Melvin Lee Associates. John Montague has
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served as Project Manager and Designer on a number of park and recreation
and commercial projects. An active member of the Northern California
Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects' John Montague ser-
ves as editor of the Chapter Quarterly Professional Journal . Since 1982,
John has been lecturer for the Grading and Drainage portions of the state
licensing exams seminars sponsored by the American Society of Landscape
Architects.
Tom Rogers, Engineering Consultant, will provide electrical engineering
services as necessary. Mr. Rogers has a great deal of experience in the
area of park and recreational lighting. Mr. Rogers has worked for a number
of local communities, including Redwood City, Sunnyvale, Mountain View,
Daly City, Walnut Creek, Oakland, etc. Recently, Tom Rogers collaborated
with Singer & Hodges, Inc. on the lighting design for the Sellick Community
Park in South San Francisco and the Downtown Park North project in Palo
Alto.
5. FIRM BACKGROUND/FINANCIAL STABILITY
Singer & Hodges, Inc. has considerable experience in park and recration
planning and urban design. From the firm' s beginning in 1972, up to the
present, Singer & Hodges, Inc. has provided professional services,
including master planning, preliminary design, and the preparation of
contract documents. In addition, the firm has developed specialized exper-
tise in historical restoration, site development, urban design,
recreational programing and environmental planning. Singer & Hodges,
Inc.' s staff size, which includes three Principals, two Associates, four
staff Landscape Architects and two Administrative Assistants is of adequate
size to perform all of the necessary services in a timely and efficient
manner.
Recently, Singer & Hodges, Inc. has completed two interesting and complex
city parks , the Hoover School Park in Redwood City, and Downtown Park North
for the City of Palo Alto. Contractor bids for both projects were slightly
below our estimate, allowing the City to com.pletely develop each site and
add additional optional facilities.
In addition to preparation of working drawings and specifications, Singer
Hodges, Inc. provided complete construction inspection/administration ser-
vices for the Downtown Park North project in Palo Alto. Please contact Mr.
James Harrington, City of Palo Alto Engineering Project Manager, (415)
329-2693, and Mr. Peter Griffiths, Director of Parks and Recreation, (415)
364-6060, for reference.
* Refer to accompanying Park and Recrea*t'ion Summary of Experience
Singer & Hodges, Inc. has an excellent financial record. The firm was
established in Oakland in 1972. Singer & Hodges, Inc. banks at Summit
Bank, (2969 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, contact Ms. Shirley Nelson,
President) , where the firm has a long and well established credit history.
In addition, Singer & Hodges, Inc. has a line of credit available to use as
necessary. Additional specific financial information will be furnished
up9n request.
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6. DETAILED EXPERIENCE
It appears that this project is similar in complexity p y to a number of park
design and working drawing projects that we have completed. Singer &
Hodges, Inc. prepared masterplans working drawings, specifications and aided
in the construction inspection on all of the following projects. Please
feel free to contact city or project agency reference for recommendation or
further information about our experience. Also refer to enclosed park and
recreation Summary of Experience for additional details.
PARK PROJECTS
REFERENCES
CITY OF SUNNYVALE
Raynor Activity Center & Park Mr. John Williams
8 Acres Director of Parks &
Morse, San Miguel & Ellis Mini Parks Recreation
1 to 3 Acres (408) 738-5501
Adair Senior Center, 4 Acres
Serra Park Remodeling, 12 Acres
REDWOOD CITY, CITY OF
Mezes-Spinas Neighborhood Parks Mr. Peter Griffiths
8 Acres Director of Parks &
Canyon Park, 8 Acres Recreation
Hoover School Park, 10 Acres (415) 364-6060
Hetch Hetchy Right-of-Way Park Lands _
3-1/2 Mile Development
Community Park Picnic & Play Areas
5 Acres
Jardin de Ninos Mini Park, 5 Acres
Veterans Boulevard Landscaping
2 Miles
E1 Camino Real Landscaping, 2 Miles
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CITY OF
Sellick Park, 8 Acres Mr. Lyle Norton
Brentwood Park, 1 Acre Director of Parks &
Recreation
(415) 877-8560
PALO ALTO, CITY OF
Downtown Park North Mr. James Harrington
3 Acres City Engineer
(415) 877-8560
OAKLAND, CITY OF
Marston Campbell Park, 3 Acres Mr. Clyde Grimes
25th and Grove Mini Park, 5 Acres City Architect
, Tyrone Carley Park, 1 Acre (415) 273-3868
East Oakland Regional Sports Center
12 Acres
PARKS PROJECTS, CONT-D REFERENCE
EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
Lafayette-Moraga Trail , 5 Acres Mr. Jerry Kent
Assistant Director
(415) 531-9300
DALY CITY, CITY OF
Bayshore Heights Park, 6 Acres Mr. John Cannon
Lincoln Park, 2 Acres Director of Parks &
Recreation
• (415) 991-8005
PETALUMA, CITY OF
Lucchesi Park, 20 Acres Mr. Jim Raymond
Westridge Park, 4 Acres Director of Parks &
Recreation
(707) 778-4380
WALNUT CREEK, CITY OF
Heather Farm Park Revitalization Mr. Darrell Mortensen
Program, 50 Acres Director of
Masterplan Update for Larkey Park Recreation
10 Acres (415) 943-5858
Larkey Park Picnic Area, 1 Acre
Treat Boulevard Landscaping, 1 Mile
SAN JOSE, CITY OF
Berryessa Creek Park, 9 Acres Mr. Robert Robertson
Senior Landscape Architect
MORAGA
Moraga Common Park, 15 Acres Mr. James Grassi
Director of Parks &
Recreation
(415) 376-2520
In addition to the completed parks projects listed above, Singer and Hodges,
Inc. has recently completed the City Parks development masterplan for the
City of Dublin.
See accompanying working drawing examples.
7. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Singer & Hodges, Inc. has professional liability coverage provided by
Continental Casualty (C.N.A. ) . A certificate of insurance will be provided upon
request.
EXHIBIT B
EAST DOUGHERTY HILLS PARK
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS
AKA Landscape Architects
236 Himilton Avenue
Palo Alto , CA
Scope -of Work
1 . Final preliminary plans , cost estimates and outline
specifications
2 . Construction documents ; preliminary and final specifications
and cost estimates
3 . Assist in bids and pre-construction organization
4 . Provide twice a week construction inspection
5 . Provide construction administration
Costs
6-8% of construction costs *$31 , 500-$48,000
*Based on preliminary Phase I budget of $525,000-$600,000
Hourly Rates
Principal $60 . 00
Associate $45 . 00
Drafter $35 . 00
Clerical $25 . 00
Reimbursables
Did not specify.
Project Leader
Ken Arutunian
Timeline
Did not specify.
Consultants
Electrical - Ackerman Engineers , Palo Alto
Structural & Civil - Ruth & Going , San Jose
Liability Insurance
Professional Coverage - $500 , 000
Summary of Proposals - East Dougherty Hills Park
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References
Cities of Pleasanton , Fairfield , and San Jose
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David L . Gates & Associates
2440 Tassajara Lane
Danville , CA 94526
Scope of Work Fee Timeline
Orientation Meeting $750 1 -Week
Preliminary Landscape Plans $ 2 , 500-$ 3 ,000 3-Weeks
Construction Documents $ 14, 500-$17, 500 6-Weeks
Bid Process $ 1 ,000-$ 1 ,500 2-Weeks
Construction Administration- $ 2 ,000-$ 3,000 Varies
Periodic Site Visits
Optional - Creek Stablization $ 2 ,500-$ 4,800
and Enhancement
TOTAL $20 , 750-$25, 750
TOTAL W/Option $23 , 350-$30 ,590
Hourly Rates
Principal $65 . 00
Project Manager $45 . 00
Sr . Draftsperson $35 . 00
Jr. Draftsperson $25 . 00
Clerical $15 . 00
Reimbursables
*Consultants - based on approximate hourly rates as noted above
Travel - $ . 205/mile
Printing and Reproduction Costs
Long Distance Phone
Rental of special equipment and supplies
*Did not include in proposal , but would recommend a civil and
electrical engineer.
Project Leader '
Did not specify.
Timeline
Preliminary Work - 3 months
Construction - did not specify
Summary of Proposals - East Dougherty Hills Park
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Consultants
Did not specify, but indicates that the job would require a civil
engineer and an electrical engineer .
Liability Insurance
Possess General Liability, Auto Liability, Workers Compensation
and Professional Liability.
References
Cities of Danville, San Ramon , Walnut Creek
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Anthony M. Guzzardo & Associates
836 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Scope of Work
1 . Prepare preliminary landscape design development plan
2 . Prepare preliminary cost estimate
3 . Assist at pre-bid and pre-construction meetings
4. Prepare contract documents
5 . Provide visits three times per week during construction
Exclusions - does not include design of underground utilities
except irrigation . It also specifically excludes circuit layout
of proposed lighting and electrical specifications , structural
engineering of landscape structures , rough grading and balancing
of on-site cut and fill .
Costs
$54, 300 . 00
Hourly Rates
Mr . Guzzardo $88 .00
Principals .$56 .00
Sr . Associate $48 . 00
Associate $46 .00
Sr . Staff $36 . 00
Staff $30 . 00
Reimbursables
Printing , special renderings , presentation models and travel
Summary of Proposals - East Dougherty Hills Park
Page Four
Project Leader
Rick Connett
Timeline
Preliminary Work - 8 weeks
Construction - 3 months
Consultants
*Irrigation - Russ Mitchell & Associates , Walnut Creek
*Architecture - Baken , Arigoni & Ross , San Francisco
Civil - Tetrad Engineering , Dublin
*Services included in proposal .
Liability Insurance
Errors and Ommissions of $ 1 ,000 ,000 ( if available at commercially
reasonable rates )
Workers Compensation
Liability - $1 ,000 ,000
References
See Handout
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Singer & Hodges , Inc .
1512 Franklin Street
Oakland , CA 94612
Scop,� of Work E-U Timeline
1 . Preliminary plans , cost estimates $ 3 ,000
and outline specifications 3-5 Weeks
2 . Presentation of preliminary con- $ 500
struction plans and coordination
with City Staff
3 . Preparation of bid documents , plans , $16,000 8- 10 Wks
specifications and cost estimates
4 . Assistance to City during bid process $ 1 ,500 4-6 Weeks
5 . Daily construction inspection ( based $19,000-
on 90 working days-includes trans- 24,000
portation ) 18-Weeks
6 . Construction Administration ( 1 - 1 /2 $ 8,000-
days per week for construction 10,000
inspector administration )
TOTAL $48,000-55 ,000
Summary of Proposals - East Dougherty Hills Park
Page Five
Hourly Rates
Sr . Principal $65 . 00
Principal $55 . 00
Associate $50 . 00
Construction $40 .00
Inspector
Draftsperson $40 . 00
Clerical $25 . 00
Reimbursables
Did not specify.
Project Leader
Philip Singer
Timeline
Preliminary Work - 15-21 Weeks
Construction - 18 Weeks
Consultants
Tom Rogers , Electrical Engineer
Liability Insurance
Provided upon request .
References
Cities of Sunnyvale, Redwood City, and Palo Alto
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Wilsey & Ham
6377 Clark Avenue , Suite 100
Dublin , CA 94568
Scope of Work egg Timeline
I . Project Initiation $ 3 ,904 1-Week
2 . Prepare preliminary construction $25, 142 4-Weeks
documents
3 . Plan review and final plans , $ 5 , 510 2-Weeks
specifications , cost estimates
4 . Bidding Assistance $ 2 , 106 2-4 Wks
5 . Construction Administration - $ 13, 212 8-9 Wks
Pre-construction meeting and daily
construction administration
6 . Construction Staking $ 3 ,800
TOTAL $53 ,674
Summary of Proposals - East Dougherty Hills Park
Page Six
Hourly Rates
CEO/Chairman $95 . 00
Project $43-78
Professionals
Draftsman $27-48
Clerical $20-37
Reimbursables
Travel - . 35 per mile
Invoice cost of materials , supplies , reproduction and other
services including communication expenses , procurred from outside
sources , plus a 10% service charge .
Project Leader
Randy Anderson
Timeline
18-20 weeks Total
Consultants
Abililty to do total project " in-house"
Liability Insurance
Professional Coverage $50 ,000
References
Cities of Pleasanton and Palo Alto , Monterey County