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We will design the project in accordance with your schedule. This begins with development of a detailed schedule that includes critical path, agency review times, and milestones. Progress will be reviewed during our design meetings. We will design a project that is within your budget. We will develop a project budget that includes contingency, probable construction cost, and consultant fees. The probable construction cost will be prepared using current unit prices and submitted for review. We strive to minimize non -client Initiated change orders during construction. Our QA/QC procedure implements a constructability reviewer. It helps us foresee and resolve potential issues before the bidding phase. Our PM will establish the framework and ensure that we capture your expectations for quality prior to publishing our plan. Existing Utility Inventory- Every project presents Its own special design challenges. The most frequent challenge related to existing utilities we would expect in the City of Santa Ana. Is that improvement to utilities located In developed areas will generally affect or be affected by other utilities. Through experience we have learned that existing records may be non-existent, inaccurate, or lack information. This is why all projects require an effective existing utility locating approach. A precise utility inventory will: e Equal a high quality design » Avoid conflicts during construction v Prevent utility interruptions ■ Promote public safety x Avoid construction change orders v Prevent construction delays With RZ, utilities will be located, verified, and compiled Into a 1181 CARD file using a "Four Tier Approach! Envlranmeata►Assessarent-Our assumption for both project options is that the work limits are within areas with existing Infrastructure. Small Improvements of this nature typically qualify for environmental exclusions but if the work requires a negative declaration. Our first step would be to research existing onvimomentallBigg(s). Thereafter our consultant and civil team would assist the City of Santa Ana with supporting studies and documentation to comply with CEQA and/or NEPA. We have assumed exclusions have been filed for both options A and B. ropogrephy- HZ is leading the industry with fixed wing aerial drone surveying. The new technology has a perfect platform in topography. With on board RTK the data will generate an accuracy that matches conventional aerial photography but a picture quality that is unmatched. It allows for quicker delivery and data control at a competitive fee. The data would be supplemented with a field survey(s) and tied to the most appropriate datum. HZ will acquire necessary permits to perform aerial surveys via drones. Our survey department would also provide legal descriptions, if required. Providing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for engineering projects is the backbone of our Irvine branch. We are familiar with local, state, and federal codes and regulations. This ensures that the design is in conformance with established guidelines. We are also experience with preparation of special provisions. We have been serving Southern California for over 30 years this includes projects with the City of Santa Ana. We are familiar with the City's criteria for acceptance of plans. Encroachment—Potential encroachments would be Identified in the proposal stage. The work to coordinate, design, provide temporary easements, etc. would be included in the fee proposal. Our goal during design is to make every attempt possible to avoid Impact to adjacent properties but it is not always possible. With options A and B we have assumed that all work will fall within City controlled property and that encroachment is not necessary. Water Well Expertise — Our proposed project team has a history of successfully delivering water well design services. Our Bakersfield National Cemetery Project constructed a water well for domestic and irrigation use. Our proposed PM, Mr. Hernandez, rehabilitated several water wells that were used for construction water. The same water wells were later used to feed a cooling system for the Mojave Solar Project, Hul"1 1'G>`J MS City of Santa Ana Civil Engineering Services: RFP 17-083 0