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-' Calvin, Giordano 8 Associates, Inc. E% C E P T 1 0 K A L S 0 L u T 1 o R s CGA has a long track record obtaining grants and iden- tifying other revenue sources to assist the City from concept to completion of the project. Options and op- portunities include grants, loans, stormwater assess- ments, and public /private partnerships. We have as- sisted other municipalities by obtaining grant funding for a variety of utility improvement projects. Throughout all phases of a project, CGA makes a com- mitment to provide the utmost levels of quality con- trol and professionalism in the realization of the cli- ent's vision and plan. Additionally, we take great pride in always seeking mechanisms and means through which projects can be more sustainable on our econ- omies and environment while keeping stakeholders and residents informed. CGA PROCESS The design team at CGA has developed a tiered meth- odology of project design development that applies to this RFQ's scope and has proven as an effective mech- anism to adequately ensure proper development of a project and inclusion of the Client or stakeholders in the process. This process is outlined and described as follows: • Scoping & Planning • Inventory & Data Collection • Analysis and Modeling • Design schematics • Stakeholder input • Design development • Final Model and Report Scoping and Planning - The CGA Team will have a project kick -off meeting with the Client's Project Man- ager to obtain a full understanding of the project pa- rameters, community sensitivities, areas of concern, time constraints, and economic requirements. We will then prepare a project schedule and budget as we ini- tiate inventory and data collection efforts. The sched- ule will be prepared in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 to facilitate effective project management and exe- cution of the work in the optimum timeframe while al- lowing tracking of task completions and of milestones. Inventory & Data Collection - Throughout the in- ventory phase, all pertinent information affecting the design and impact of project are assembled and com- pared against the City's existing. Throughout this pro- cess topographic information is verified for acceptable level of accuracy with the addition of any new utility features. Utility request letters are sent out, permit re- search is conducted and site visits are made. Coordi- nation with adjacent projects would occur during this initial phase. Soil and water sampling, any required environmental assessments and geotechnical analysis would get started in order to have the required data and reports ready for the analysis phase of the project. Analysis and Modeling- Once all the information has been assembled through the inventory phase, design staff conducts analyses to interpret the data through modeling software and provides scenarios with simu- lations - principally to identify and foresee any poten- tial conflicts and constraints, as well as to shed light on additional opportunities available that will further the success of the project, be it via design or through the logistical process of documentation, permitting or construction. Additional site visits to verify informa- tion as well as pre- application meetings with the agen- cies occur during this phase. Design Schematics - Conceptual design schematics are presented that describe the overall concept of and vision for the project and target areas, program dis- tribution and potential detail and material finishes that will contribute to the finish character of the plan. These conceptual plans are utilized for meetings with relevant City staff in anticipation of community meet- ings. These plans will be utilized to coordinate with adjacent utility owners /operators. Stakeholder Input - It will be essential to engage stakeholders, solicit their input and incorporate that input early on in the design process to obtain buy -in from those individuals most impacted by a project. Design schematics allow for modulation of the design to meet the needs and requests made by stakeholders, while presenting a stage of the process that conveys commitment from the investor. Design Development - Once stakeholder input has been obtained and implemented in the design, the design then enters into a development phase wherein our design team narrows in on the details and specif- ics of the project, pending a final design approval by the Client while meeting the current regulatory re- RFQ No. 14 -07 -02 1 Continuing Professional Services 56