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2a. Scope of Services Memorial Park's East End— Potential New or Revived PART I: CONCEPT PLANNING
<br />Park Elements Task 1: Preliminary Concept Planning
<br />els+swa have reviewed Appendix, ATTACHMENT 1, Scope of Work,
<br />which is part of RFP Number 23-061. We have given considerable
<br />thought to the scope of work described in ATTACHMENT 1, and we look
<br />forward to delivering on the spirit and intent of the document, with some
<br />modifications that have been proposed under Tab le — Understanding of
<br />Need, Tab 2b — Schedule and our sealed fee proposal. Without excep-
<br />tion, please note that we will manage a process and deliver design product
<br />that is responsive to the following main Scope of Work categories outlined
<br />in previously referenced, ATTACHMENT 1:
<br />Project scope of work will be composed of two phases:
<br />els+swa look forward to honoring the park through a meaningful design
<br />element that reinforces the words of former Governor Earl Warren and re-
<br />minds us of the ultimate sacrifice made by others for our democracy. Be-
<br />ing a part of strengthening the park as a "living memorial" is a big respon-
<br />sibility, one that we take seriously in our collaborative process with you.
<br />Active Recreation
<br />• Splash Park area (approximately 1,000 so
<br />Sports courts (basketball, volleyball, hand ball, pickle ball)
<br />• Fitness and Workout Areas
<br />• Fitness Circuit Stations about the park
<br />• Part I, Site Master Plan, required a master plan for the east end of the
<br />park. Passive Recreation
<br />Part II Contract Documents, required for the Aquatics Center compo- • Picnic Areas
<br />• nent. Documents will be delivered and based upon standards of the • Open Space
<br />American Institute of Architect. • Walkways
<br />• Community Gardening
<br />els+swa will consider existing components of the park, and integrate input • Permanent Checkers and Chase Gaming Tables
<br />collected during the community engagement process that we have outlined General Park Improvements
<br />under our "Understanding of Need".
<br />els+swa also understands the following program elements are to be included:
<br />The New Memorial Park Aquatics Center
<br />Building — Public Spaces
<br />• Reception Lobby Area
<br />Multipurpose Room for Community Meetings, Birthday Parties and
<br />Lifeguard Classes
<br />• Locker Rooms and Changing Areas for all users — men, women,
<br />families and non -binary users
<br />Building — Staff/City Spaces
<br />• Aquatics Director/Manager's Office
<br />• Lifeguard Room — perhaps with shower/restroom combination and
<br />lockers
<br />• Staff Office
<br />• Breakroom
<br />• Pool Equipment Space
<br />• Storage
<br />Pool Area
<br />• Pool: 50-meter x 25-yard pool (with or without a bulkhead? —
<br />Depth to be 7'-0')
<br />• Pool decking and drainage.
<br />• Deck showers to complement indoor showers.
<br />• Area for Spectators — Bleachers and Lawn Seating?
<br />• Pool and Deck Equipment — Lane Lines and Reels, Flags, Life-
<br />guard Chairs, Pool Covers
<br />Band shell and lawn area
<br />• Lighting
<br />Park signage
<br />• Site Furnishings (benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, dog
<br />waste stations)
<br />• Storm Water Mitigation
<br />• Water Wise Landscaping and automated irrigation
<br />els+swa will consider circulation, safety, security, visibility, emergency
<br />action procedures, lighting and apply best practice of CPTED — Crime
<br />Prevention Through Environmental Design — essentially making all park
<br />areas easily monitored and seen; the key concept here is to make sure
<br />the design allows for eyes on the park. Additionally, els+swa will con-
<br />sider maintenance, service, and delivery of goods to the park, not only for
<br />day-to-day functions, but also for large events like Movies in the Park, USA
<br />Swim Meets, Memorial Day and Classic Car Club shows, to name a few.
<br />Schedule
<br />els+swa understands that this project is on an accelerated timeline. we
<br />are prepared to assist the city with managing an accelerated timeline with
<br />respect to federal deadlines and processes that are linked the project
<br />funding by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
<br />Such that the Contract Documents for Phase I (Aquatics Facility) must be
<br />completed and ready for Public Bid Advertisement by April 2024. Please
<br />see our proposed schedule and how it aligns with this requirement.
<br />Per our response to "Understanding the Need," our proposed schedule
<br />and our fee proposal package, we will be delivering service based on the
<br />following:
<br />Task 2: Final Concept Plan
<br />PART II: CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
<br />A. PROJECT COORDINATION. els+swa will manage, coordinate, pro-
<br />duce documents for the work outlined above and pursuant the industry
<br />standards and as recognized by the American Institute of Architects.
<br />B. RECORDS RESEARCH. els+swa and their consultants will research
<br />information pursuant the industry standards and as recognized by the
<br />American Institute of Architects.
<br />C. SURVEY (if necessary). els+swa will assist the city in generating the
<br />limits of survey information needed to complete this assignment. We
<br />understand that all survey and base mapping of the project site shall
<br />be prepared in US Customary English units by a California licensed
<br />Land Surveyor in accordance with the City guidelines and in Microsta-
<br />tion V8i Computer Aided design and Drafting (CADD) format. The hor-
<br />izontal datum shall be NAD 83 and the vertical datum shall be NAVD
<br />88.
<br />D. PERMIT(s). els+swa will provide documentation necessary to secure
<br />construction permits required for this project. At this time, we under-
<br />stand this will include a Building Permit from the City of Santa Ana and
<br />a permit from the County of Orange, Department of Health for Swim-
<br />ming Pool Construction. els+swa will prepare all technical documents,
<br />and we suggest working with the CMAR, the city's project manager and
<br />els+swa to determine the best route for the actual application of per-
<br />mits. CEQA and NEPA application will be handled as outlined in Rin-
<br />con's proposal.
<br />PHASING: els+swa looks forward to collaboratively preparing a phas-
<br />ing plan that will lead to the full development of the approved Master
<br />Plan and prepare the contract document (PS&E) package. We under-
<br />stand, that at minimum, Phase I shall include the new and reimagined
<br />Memorial Park Aquatics Center and associated site work and parking,
<br />identifying the accessible Path of Travel that is compliant with the
<br />California Building Code. Further, we will assist the city with securing a
<br />Construction Contract for Phase I by December 2024.
<br />F. PROJECT DELIVERY: els+swa understands that the City of Santa Ana
<br />is considering, but is not committed to, utilizing a Construction Manager
<br />at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. And that if the city chooses to move
<br />forward with a CMAR delivery method, the CMAR will be retained by
<br />City to be part of the project team immediately following completion of
<br />Task 1 (30% documents). Further, els+swa understands that the CMAR
<br />will provide review and comment on our documents and that els+swa
<br />will incorporate this input by the CMAR during Tasks 2 and 3 (60%,
<br />90%, 100% documents). els+swa has significant experience with the
<br />CMAR or similar delivery process exceeding $500MM in construction
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