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APPROACH/METHODOLOGY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SECTION OM AR APPROACH / METH000L0GY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 14 -07 -02 Since 1985, Craven Thompson and Associates, Inc. (CTA) has successfully designed and managed hundreds of landscape architectural projects for a variety of different clients, throughout South Florida. These projects have ranged in size and complexity from small, single -task assignments, such as the landscape beautification of city lift stations to large, multi - scaled projects involving numerous subconsultants and /or specialized services, such as Miramar Regional Park. The timeframes for our projects also vary from project -to- project, depending on the size and specific nature of each project. For example, certain projects of an emergency type basis will require immediate turnaround, while other, multi -phase projects may extend -over -a- period -of -yea rs- CTA's projects have ranged in size and complexity from a single neighborhood entry sign to�6,000 acres of redevelopment in Broward County. In all cases, CTA strives to provide-the-highest- level of landscape architectural competence with the ultimate goal of providing a continuance of high quality service to our clients. % i Our understanding of the City's needs is a Landscape Architectural Consultant that will develop creative and cast- efflective design solutions to any project! whether big or small. That consultant will be expected to perform�a wide variety %of landscape architectural tasks including site master planning, urban design, streetscap open space analysis, natural resource planning, design guidelines, peer review, permit assistance, -\median design, park design, and landscape architectural contract documents for_all_ types of projects. CTA has a long history with providing these exact services to many other government entities. CTA has consistently utilized a predominantly native plant palate and Xeriscape principles thus reducing maintenance and water requirements while still providing.a varietyU colors -and textures to the user. The CTA team will emphasize creativity, cost-effective �d se Ign, anm agement and scheduling techniques which will result in a beautiful, on -time and within budget, final product that will continue to implement the City's vision for many years to come. Although every project is unique in its scope and detail, CTA implements a similar management approach for all projects. For any given project or task, CTA will institute the following typical project approach: • Meet with City to Review Project Scope. Objectives and Budget Prepare Project Schedule • Perform Preliminary Site Investigation of Existing Conditions • Prepare Design Alternatives with Cost Opinions • Review with City Staff Solicit Input from Public and Affected Parties through the Appropriate City Staff. as Necessary CRAVEN THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES. INC. 1 3563 NW 53'- STREET, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 1 P 954.739.6400 4 1 Page 1