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® T'z � I Calvin, Giordano 5 Associates, Inc. FL ' EXCEPTIONAL TOE U 1 ION S ® X11 3 Task 1 - Defining Project Parameters ® The first step to any landscape architectural project will ensure that the PM and the team are fully informed ® of the needs of the City's Staff, of the community and any relevant specificities of the each project to ® develop the parameters and tailor the methodology for development and delivery to ensure successful, on- time project and service delivery. Part of this process includes developing the goals and objective to serve ® as the metrics of the project,such as • Identifying all improvements and potential opportunities inherent in the project ® • Address sensitivity to any abutting or impacting residential properties ® • Identify what intersecting professions and disciplines need to be brought into the fold to ensure a ® seamless project ® • Develop Staff-approved task methodologies, timelines and project milestones • Accurately inventory and locate all improvements ® • Ensure that ADA access is at the genesis of providing upgrades and • Identify phasing considerations to ensure that the project takes into account any future improvements. ® Task 2 - Schematic Design And 30% Plans ® Based on the design parameters established in Task 1 design team will develop project designs for all components identified in the project parameters. ® 2.1 Inventory The CGA team will provide a inventory services to locate all existing improvements within and ® immediately abutting the project area. All character-improvements will be done via visual observation, which physical improvements may require a survey of the site,which will be verified for accuracy. 2.2 Site Analysis The CGA team will conduct a site analysis to identify all potential issues to be addressed in the 9 development and detailing of the project. 2.3 Initial Steering Meeting ® CGA will participate in an initial meeting with City staff to identify programming and design themes ® to be incorporated. ® 2.4 Existing and Demolition Plans 9 The CGA Team will prepare an existing plans defining the project area and identifying any existing ® elements that need to be demolished or removed,as well as the protective areas. ® 2.5 Schematic Layout ® Based upon initial City Staff input, and using inventoried information obtained, the CGA team will ® prepare a Schematic Layout that locates all planned improvements. CGA will present the preliminary layout to City Staff and receive direction on preferred modifications to form the basis of ® design for the 30% plans. ® 2.4 30% Construction Documents ® In this task CGA will refine the schematic design for all elements to reflect review comments and ® prepare and present 30% construction plans for planned features, including: ® • Layout and Geometry Plan • Landscape Enhancements 9 • Typical Construction Details • Use, Wayfinding, Distance and ® • Pedestrian Waysides Improvements Interpretive Elements • Preliminary Opinion of Cost Estimate ® RFQ#12-04-02,Landscape Architecture Page 41 3