Statement of Qualifications for Landscape Architecture and

Arboricultural Services
City of Carmel
September 29, 2017
September 29, 2017

City of Carmel
Public Works Department
Attention: Robert M. Harary, P.E., Director of Public Works
Junipero 2 SE of 4th Avenue
Carmel, CA 93921

Re: Statement of Qualifications for Architectural, Engineering, Municipal Administration and Other Professional Services for the
City of Carmel-By-the-Sea, California

Dear Robert M. Harary P.E.,

RHAA Landscape Architects is pleased to submit our qualifications for as-needed landscape architecture and arboricultural
services. RHAA is committed to providing the highest quality services to our clients and we will bring our experience in planning
and designing to the City of Carmel.

We have direct experience with collaborating with the City of Carmel on the Carmel Beach Restoration project. RHAA worked
closely with the City and the Carmel Beach Task Force to restore this significant public park. RHAA created a natural and timeless
design that enhanced access but did not intrude upon the scenic beauty and panorama of the beach. The project won the ASLA
Award (National Chapter) and Merit Award (Northern California Chapter).

Our approach is to work closely with our clients, involving them throughout our collaborative process. We have established long
term landscape architectural contracts similar to your Statement of Qualifications services with the Cities of Palo Alto, Berkeley,
Oakley, Larkspur and the Town of Windsor. Our service philosophy is that excellent design requires working closely with staff and
the community -- and the length of our relationships with these cities speaks to the success of that philosophy. In summary, here
are a few points for selecting RHAA for this Statement of Qualifications:

Direct knowledge and experience working with the City of Carmel

Collaborative design process that involves the client and the community
Flexibility to adapt our services to best meet your needs

As Principal-in-Charge, I, Doug Nelson, will oversee the team in design efforts and construction document preparation, conduct
all community meetings and make all the public presentations. Supporting me as Project Manager will be Megan Dale and
Designers Chelsea Andersson and Nathanael Gray. The majority of work will be performed out of our Mill Valley office.

To assist RHAAs in-house team we are including a highly qualified arborist and cost estimator as subconsultants. James Clark of
Hortscience will provide arboricultural services and Robert Borinstein of R.Borinstein Company will be the cost estimator.
We are committed to providing you with responsive, cost-efcient services to meet your goals and will address the unique
factors that are relevant to specic tasks. Our enclosed submittal contains detailed information as requested in your Request for
Qualications.

Sincerely,
RHAA Landscape Architects

Douglas Nelson, Principal, ASLA, LEED AP

doug@rhaa.com

ROYSTON HANAMOTO ALLEY & ABEY

225 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 T 415 383 7900 F 415 383 1433 www.rhaa.com
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Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey

225 Miller Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941
x

1958

1974

Douglas Nelson Principal 415.360.2853 Doug@rhaa.com

323 Geary Street, Suite 602, SF, CA 415-861-7900 6

25 32

$2,000,000 Claim

Acord, Dealey, Renton & Associates, P. O. Box 12675

Oakland, CA 94604-2675

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Douglas Nelson Principal Project and team Oversight

Megan Dale Project Manager Project Management

Chelsea Andersson Project Manager, Designer Project Assistance

Nathanael Gray Designer Project Assistance

HortScience, Inc.
James Clark Arborcultural Services
Pleasanton, CA
R.Borinstein Company
Robert Borinstein Cost Estimator
San Anselmo, CA

City of Carmel
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 City of Carmel

RHAA Landscape Architecture + Planning

Doug Nelson, Landscape Architect, Principal In Charge
Megan Dale, Landscape Designer, Project Manager
Chelsea Andersson, Landscape Designer, Project Manager
Nathanael Gray, Landscape Designer

Robert Borinstein
James Clark, Vice President
Robert Borinstein Company
Hortscience
325 Ray St.
325 Ray St.
524 San Anselmo Ave #135,
Pleasanton, CA 94566
San Anselmo, CA 94960
925.484.0211
415.259.4927

City of Carmel
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FORM C- RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL

1. Name: ________________________________
Doug Nelson _

Principal in Charge _________________

2. Role in this Service Area: _________
37 _
3. Years of experience-Total: __ With current firm: ----------
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Rhode Island School of Design, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
4. Education (Degree and Specialization) _____________________ _
Rhode Island School of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts
5. Current Registration/Certification (State & Discipline) _______________
Landscape Architect, State of California_
#2047
LEED Accredited Professional US Green Building Council
6. Other Professional Qualifications (Publications, Organizations, Training, Awards, etc.)
American Society of Landscape Architects, National Association of Olmsted Parks, Mill Valley Parks and
Recreation Commission 2010-2016

Tunnel View Rehabiliation Yosemite

7. Relevant Project - Title & Location (City & State): _________________ _
2008 ________________
- Year Completed - Professional Services: ________________ ______
2018
- Year Completed - Construction (if applicable): __________________ _
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: ______________
RHAA completed improvements _
to the historic Tunnel View Overlook at the east end of Yosemite's Wawona Tunnel. This overlook
is one of the iconic views of Yosemite Valley. The improvements included expanded areas and
improved safety for pedestrians, accessibility, redesigned parking areas and a new trailhead.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: x
YesD NoD

8. Relevant Project-Title & Location (City & State): _________________

Andy's Unity Park, Santa Rosa, CA _
- Year Completed - Professional Services: ___________________
2017 ___
- Year Completed-Construction (if applicable): __________________
In progress-2018 _
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: ______________ _
The Moorland neighborhood of Santa Rosa
was torn apart by the shooting of a 13 year old boy by a sheriff's deputy in 2013. In an effort to
heal the community, RHAA was hired to work with the community to create a neighborhood park on
the site.
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: YesD x NoD

9. Relevant Project -Title & Location (City & State): _________________

Moraga Commons, Moraga, CA _
- Year Completed-Professional Services: _____________________
2017 _
- Year Completed-Construction (if applicable): __________________
NA _
- Brief Description (Scope, size, cost, etc.) and Specific Role: ______________
RHAA worked with the Town of _
Moraga and a variety stakeholder groups on updating the Master Plan for Commons Park.
As the front porch of the community the parks central location offers a wide range of programming
within walking distance or a short drive of many parts of town
- Performed Relevant Project with Current Firm: YesD x NoD

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Megan Dale
Project Manager
12 2
University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architect, State of California #5846
Certificate in Permaculture Design

American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

McInnis Park, San Rafael, CA

In progress
2018
In 2009 RHAA was hired by Marin County Parks to
create a Master Plan for the 18 acre McInnis park in San Rafael. New programming desires were realized and RHAA was asked
to update the Master Plan in 2015. The objectives are to adjust for rising sea levels, enhance sports facilities, provide a new 2-
acre dog park, and increase parking. To accommodate the multi-use fields, the entry road is realigned.
x

Newark Citywide Park and Recreation Master Plan, Newark, CA

2016
NA
The Newark Citywide Parks Master Plan will be a
document used to shape the future of Newarks park system. The Plan identifies and prioritizes potential park
projects based on an inventory of the Citys existing park system, input from City staff, and community
participation as well as an analysis of the Citys demographic and recreational trends.
x

McClellan Ranch Environmental Education Center, Cupertino, CA

2015
2015
McClellan Ranch Preserve, a former ranch
bordering Stevens Creek, is now an 18-acre City of Cupertino Park and the site for the Citys environmental education
programs. Students of all ages learn environmental science at this park, gathering at the original farmhouse before
heading out to the creek and other sites in the park to make observations, gather data, and perform experiments.
x

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Chelsea Andersson

Staff
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State University of New York College of Environmental Science
and Forestry, Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture

Andy's Unity Park, Santa Rosa,CA______

2017
In progress-2018
The Moorland neighborhood of Santa Rosa
was torn apart by the shooting of a thirteen old boy by a sheriffs deputy in 2013. In an effort to
heal the community, RHAA was hired to work with the community to create a neighborhood park on the
site.
x

McClellan Ranch Environmental Education Center, Cupertino, CA

2015
2015
McClellan Ranch Preserve, a former ranch
bordering Stevens Creek, is now an 18-acre City of Cupertino Park and the site for the Citys environmental
education programs. Students of all ages learn environmental science at this park, gathering at the original
farmhouse before heading out to the creek and other sites in the park to make observations, gather data.
x

George Rocky Graham Park, Marin City, CA

2015
2015
George Rocky Graham Park is an approximately
1.2 acre community park in Marin City funded by the State of California Proposition 84 bond act. RHAA worked in
partnership with the Trust for Public Land, Marin Grass Roots, and Mack5 Construction as well as with the residents of
Marin City to develop a park that reflects the needs, spirit and history of the community.
x

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Nathanael Gray

Staff
2 2
Ball State University, Master in Landscape Architecture
Indiana Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Science, Fine Arts

American Society of Landscape Architects

Andy's Unity Park, Santa Rosa,CA

2017
In progress-2018
The Moorland neighborhood of Santa Rosa
was torn apart by the shooting of a thirteen old boy by a sheriffs deputy in 2013. In an effort to
heal the community, RHAA was hired to work with the community to create a neighborhood park on the
site.
x

McInnis Park, San Rafael, CA

In progress
2018
n 2009 RHAA was hired by Marin County Parks to
create a Master Plan for the 18 acre McInnis park in San Rafael. New programming desires were realized and RHAA
was asked to update the Master Plan in 2015. The objectives are to adjust for rising sea levels, enhance sports
facilities, provide a new 2-acre dog park, and increase parking.
x

Newark Citywide Park and Recreation Master Plan, Newark, CA

2017
NA
The Newark Citywide Parks Master Plan will be a
document used to shape the future of Newarks park system. The Plan identifies and prioritizes potential park projects
based on an inventory of the Citys existing park system, input from City staff, and community participation as well as
an analysis of the Citys demographic and recreational trends.
x

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James R Clark
Arborist
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Ph.D. Plant Physiology. 1979. UC Davis
ASCSA Registered Consulting Arborist (#357)

Arbor Day Award. Excellence in Urban Forest Leadership. 2016

Award of Merit. Society of Municipal Arborists 2012.
San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department
Ongoing

Since 2010, Jim has worked with the San Francisco Recreation & Parks
Department to develop and implement a tree risk assessment program involving
more than 50 park properties and over 10,000 trees.
x

The Presidio Trust, San Francisco, CA

NA
NA

In 2004, The Presidio Trust contracted with HortScience to develop and

implement a tree risk assessment program. Jim led this effort, repeating the
assessment in 2008 and 2012.
x

SummerHill Homes, San Francisco, CA

NA
NA

Jim has worked with SummerHill Homes to develop tree preservation plans
for more than 25 projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Moraga Commons

Moraga, CA

2017

NA

Town of Moraga

Jay Ingram
(925) 888-7034

jingram@moraga.ca.us

RHAA worked with the Town of Moraga and a variety of stakeholder groups on updating the
master plan for Commons Park. As the front porch of the community the parks central
location offers a wide range of programming within walking distance or a short drive of many
parts of town. This makes it the most heavily used and loved park within the community. The
goal of the updated plan is to anticipate and accommodate growing activities and strike a
balance between active recreation, passive recreation and natural areas while maintaining the
integrity within the original framework of the park.

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Andy's Unity Park

Santa Rosa, CA

2017

In progress-2018

Sonoma County Regional Parks

Scott Wilkinson
707-565-2734

scott.wilkinson@sonomacounty.org

The Moorland neighborhood of Santa Rosa was torn apart by the shooting of a thirteen-year-old
boy by a sheriffs deputy in 2013. In an effort to heal the community, RHAA was hired to work with
the community to create a neighborhood park on the site. An intensive community participation
process was employed to develop a master plan for the park. A representative steering committee
guided the process and there were several community design workshops held in a tent on the park
site. The park design evolved through the design process resulting in a park that will reflect the
community needs and desires. Construction of the park will begin in early 2017.

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Tunnel View Rehabilitation

Yosemite, CA

2008

2008

Yosemite Conservancy

Jerry Edelbrock

415-434-8446

jedelbrock@yosemiteconservancy.org

RHAA completed improvements to the historic Tunnel View Overlook at the east end of Yosemites
Wawona Tunnel. This overlook is one of the iconic views of Yosemite Valley. The improvements
include expanded viewing areas, improved safety for pedestrians, accessibility, redesigned parking
areas, and a new trailhead. The project incorporates the historic site design completed in 1933, and
restored the original views through the removal of volunteer trees.

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El Dorado Beach at Lakeview Commons

South Lake Tahoe, CA

2010

2010

The City of Lake Tahoe

Jim Marino
530-721-1250
jmarino@cityofslt.us

RHAA was the competition winner for this 56-acre civic waterfront park in South Lake Tahoe. The site is
located on the lakefront with sweeping vistas of the lake and mountains. The civic park will serve as the
community hub and primary outdoor civic space for the City of South Lake Tahoe. A large beach and
boat launch area will be redesigned to improve access to the lake.

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Doug Nelson Principal In Charge x x x

Megan Dale Project Manager

Chelsea Andersson Project Manager, Designer x

Nathanael Gray Designer x

James Clark Arborist

Robert Borinstein Cost Estimator

Moraga Commons Tunnel View Rehabiliation

Andy's Unity Park El Dorado Beach at Lakeview Commons

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NA

NA Autocad, Sketch-up, Adobe Creative Cloud, MS Word, MS Excel

NA

NA

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Doug Nelson Principal 205 215 225

Megan Dale Project Manager 175 185 195

Chelsea Andersson Project Manager 120 130 140

Nathanael Gray Designer 120 130 140

James Clark Arborist 185 190.55 196.26

Robert Borinstein Cost Estimator 155 160 170

x x
x x
x x

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Firm Background
RHAA is a landscape architecture firm with a broad practice in the design and planning of outdoor spaces. Founded in
1958, RHAA continues to be a leader in design quality and service to clients. Our 500-project park and trail portfolio
ranges from natural sites of 10,000 acres to the detailed design of pocket playgrounds. We are both planners and
designers, so our experience implementing projects brings a sense of reality to our vision for planning.

Proposed Approach
We understand that the purpose of the City of Carmels Request for Qualifications is to secure qualified consultants to
provide expertise in landscape architecture and arboricultural services. Our approach and the key elements of success
for RHAAs Statement of Qualifications are 1) the flexibility of the selected firm to work on a variety of project types and
scales, 2) the experience of the firm and subconsultant team, and 3) the quality of the work produced. We feel that
success of any project of the City - whether large or small will depend on five factors:
Collaboration
Creativity
Community Buy-In
Sustainability
Quality & Cost Control

Collaboration
We know that a project will only be successful if it meets the needs of the City of Carmel and its community. We start
with the understanding that the team leader in these projects is the lead City agency.

Creativity
Excellent design comes from a balance of creative ideas, site conditions, current safety and accessibility standards and
technical requirements

Community Outreach
If a particular project is to involve community input, RHAA is skilled at the public outreach process

Sustainability
A key element to our designs is sustainability on all levels. We regularly employ sustainable design practices such as
stringent standards for stormwater management, use of recycled and local materials, efficient irrigation practices meeting
current state codes and appropriate plant material selection.

Quality & Cost Control

Another focus of our sustainable design process is the ability of the design to endure over time. Cost and quality control
are major issues on all projects and RHAA has developed a very effective cost and quality control process that involves
timely cost estimates, and a repeated, systematic review of documents throughout the production process.

Doug Nelson
Principal

September 28, 2017

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