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Landscape Architect Services RFQ No. 16-06-02 4-7 <br />Ba <br />c <br />k <br />g <br />r <br />o <br />u <br />n <br />d <br /> <br />a <br />n <br />d <br /> <br />O <br />r <br />g <br />a <br />n <br />i <br />z <br />a <br />t <br />i <br />o <br />n <br />a <br />l <br /> <br />St <br />r <br />u <br />c <br />t <br />u <br />r <br />e <br />The Adobe Suite of products includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design which we use to marry multiple <br />types of graphic techniques in order to convey information in a visually. We use these tools to prepare graphic <br />presentations, materials boards, reports, and site renderings. <br />We use ESRI Collector to gather data in the field. For certain levels of design or studies performed for our <br />clients, it is not always necessary to go through the expense of a professional survey. We use an app called <br />Collector that is loaded onto our mobile phones. It allows us to locate and collect data about objects in the field <br />such as trees in tree inventories or site furnishings in parks as part of parks inventories. We establish databases <br />for use in the field specific to each project. They may contain data such as tree species and condition and can be <br />extremely detailed in nature. We are also able to photograph items in the field and associate them with the data <br />points that we collect. They are a living inventory. <br />ESRI ArcGIS is utilized to create maps and graphics for larger scale studies such as pedestrian or bicycle <br />network master plans. Most recently, we have been using GIS to generate Level of Service Maps for Parks and <br />Recreation Master Plans. <br />Technical Skills <br />Our landscape architecture staff prides itself on staying ahead of the curve when it comes to the use of <br />the latest in technology in the field of landscape architecture. Our staff from top to bottom participate in <br />regular continuing education opportunities. These include participation in our professional societies such <br />as the American Society of Landscape Architects, American Planning Association, International Society <br />of Arboriculture, Irrigation Association, etc. As well as direct training from lighting, paving, irrigation, and <br />furnishings suppliers. <br />Our team has a particular expertise in irrigation design providing design services directly to irrigation <br />manufacturers for their projects. We have worked with multiple cities and universities to develop master plans <br />for central control irrigation systems, as well designing site specific solutions. These include Broward College, <br />Deerfield Beach, and The City of Sunny Isles. <br />Our team is also developing an expertise in working with urban trees. We are currently working with the City of <br />Gainesville to develop long term solutions to the decline of their urban canopy. We are investigating solutions <br />including the use of systems such Silva Cell to provide better growing mediums for urban trees which minimize <br />impact to surrounding infrastructure such as utilities and sidewalks which are often impacted by tree growth.