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29Response to RFQ # 22-06-01 - Landscape DE existing vegetation, existing sun and shade, condition of existing structures, circulation, utility locations, preferred usages, and other general conditions. Stakeholder Input: Working with stakeholders and the client, we will clarify the project programming and clarify goals for each project. Public outreach efforts are also possible as desired by the city. At Landscape DE, we love working with the members of the community and we look forward to making this part of the design effort. Outreach efforts are led by our principal Ebru Ozer. Ebru has extensive experience in public outreach. She has organized outreach efforts for our Pioneer Park Project in Port St Lucie, our Pinecrest Gardens Upper Garden expansion project in Pinecrest, and for our Tropical Audubon Society campus redesign master plan in Coral Gables, Florida. Public outreach can include workshops, surveys, or meetings (in-person or virtual). Our efforts can include educating the public about the site(s) and learning what they would like to see. Along with the outreach to the public, Landscape DE can also conduct interviews with the City leadership or pertinent professionals and stakeholders to obtain their opinions. Conceptual Designs: Based on our site analysis and stakeholder input, we develop a conceptual plan. The plan will also give a sense of the general character and function of a site overall. The designs can be illustrated through the development of sketch plans, section/elevations, and perspective illustration as needed to communicate the design concepts. The design concepts will be presented to the client and stakeholders for feedback before moving forward with further design development. Landscape DE can also develop refined illustrations that can help the city sell ideas or provide information. Initial cost estimates would be included during this phase to assist the city in decision making. Cost Estimates: Good cost estimates are an important part of decision-making process for a client. We will utilize data from past projects and from consultation with trusted contractors to develop cost estimates that are thorough, accurate, and inclusive. For larger projects, we can hire professional estimators to provide help developing our estimates. We typically start the development of our estimates during conceptual design and update the estimate throughout the design process up until bid time. Design Development: Upon approval of the design concepts developed during the conceptual design phase, Landscape DE will commence with detailed design development. During this phase, the conceptual designs will be refined and further clarified. Design team will keep the client abreast of the progress of detailing and will also submit a formal progress set for review by the client. The client may submit comments and suggestions for improvement in writing following the submission. Landscape DE can also present ideas to the public or city leadership for additional input. The comments and suggestions can also be incorporated into any construction documents. Updated cost estimates would be included. Project Approach