CITY OF CARMEL

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

BFS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
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COVER LETTER
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STATEMENT OF FORMS
FIRM PROFILE

FIRM QUALIFICATIONS

September 29, 2017

City of Carmel
Public Works Department l a n d s c a p e
architects
Attn: Robert M. Harary, Director of Public Works
Junipero 2 SE of 4th Avenue
Carmel , CA 93921

RE: SOQ FOR PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT SERVICES

Dear Bob,

Public spaces, parks, and city building landscapes are an expression of community and agency pride, creating lasting
impressions of the City of Carmel to residents and visitors. It is evident to all the efforts made by the community to keep
the Citys streetscapes, parks, and facilities within the character of Carmels rich culture history. Changing local, state,
and federal policies impact landscape forms, function, and management which may alter how we experience, access,
and use the Citys public landscape.

BFS Landscape Architects bring a history of experience, creativity, and dedication to every project task.

Public landscape design has been at the core of our firm since its inception. We offer design insights, project develop-
ment experience, and an understanding of site management to every project. We have developed long-term working
relationships with several municipal clients, including the cities of Monterey, Watsonville, San Jose, Morgan Hill, and
Gilroy. BFS has an established working relationship with the City of Carmel. Completed in 2016, the Carmel Mission Trail
entrance at Mt. View was a successful renovation project in which BFS worked closely with the Citys project managers
as well as the public interest groups. We were also involved with the renovation of the Sunset Center as well as general
landscape improvements around the entire property.

Our firm, located in downtown Monterey, allows us to provide a high level of service to our clients on the Peninsula. I
will be the point of contact for the City of Carmel, available at 831-646-1383 and mike@bfsla.com. Our service oriented
approach ensures that a principal is involved in every project. In support of our design staff, we have included several
other design and planning professionals with whom we team with on a regular basis.

We look forward to the possibility of continuing our working relationship with the City of Carmel and collaborating to
implement community landscape projects.

Sincerely,

Mike Bellinger
Principal

BFS Landscape Architects

bfsla.com
425 Pacific Street, Suite 201, Monterey, California 93940
(831) 646-1383 P
(831) 373-8653 F
1580 West El Camino Real, Suite 11, Mountain View 94040
(650) 326-6622 P
(650) 963-9421 F
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TYPE OF ORGANIZATION BFS Landscape Architects has pro- We are also experienced with cur-
Landscape Architecture
vided quality service to public and rent state and regional regulatory
ESTABLISHED
private agencies throughout Cali- permit processes (stormwater, air
January 1994: Incorporated 2006
The firm is wholly owned by fornia for over 20 years. Represen- quality, biotic) as well as funding
the three principals tative projects range from regional agency project scope and reporting
MONTEREY OFFICE parks and open space master plans requirements.
425 Pacific Street, Suite 201 to detailed designs for recreation,
Monterey, CA 93940 BFS has an excellent track record of
831.646.1383 p community and athletic facilities in-
cluding neighborhood parks, play- getting projects completed, often
MOUNTAIN VIEW OFFICE
grounds, sports fields, public spaces within tight time-frames, and pride
1580 West El Camino Real #11
Mountain View, CA 94040 and urban streetscapes. ourselves on our timely responsive-
650.326.6622 p ness to client needs. We can assure
PRINCIPALS Our landscape designs are functional the City of Carmel the same level
Michael Bellinger, ASLA and sustainable over the long-term of project management that has al-
Larry Foster
Simon Phillips and brings a cost-effective, com- lowed our office to establish and
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
mon sense design approach to its maintain long-term relationships
Adit Pal, ASLA work. We incorporate sustainabil- with public and private clients for
ASSOCIATE ity concepts and principles into our over two decades.
Elizabeth Matz, ASLA designs, including regionally-appro-
TOTAL STAFF priate planting, water-conserving ir-
10 Landscape Architects rigation, storm water retention and
5 Landscape Designers
2 Administration detention, use of porous pavements,
AWARDS
and use of recycled materials where
California Park and Recreation Society appropriate. Recognizing limited
for Excellence in Design (2013 & 2015) budgets for long-term maintenance,
California Preservation Foundation
California Downtown Association
we design public landscapes with
Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff durable materials and equipment to
Pollution Prevention Program withstand the many challenges of a
APWA Silicon Valley Chapter Honor
public recreational setting, while still
Award
creating a landscape character that is
FIRM MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATIONS
Small Business Enterprise creative and inviting.
US Green Building Council
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425 Pacific Street, Suite 201

Monterey, CA 93940

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Mike Bellinger Princpal 831.646.1383 mike@bfsla.com

Larry Foster Princpal 831.646.1383 larry@bfsla.com

1580 W. El Camino Real #11 650.326.6622 5

Mountain View, CA 94040

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Mike Bellinger Principal / Parks Master Planning Landscape Architecture

Larry Foster Prinicpal / Parks & Streetscapes Landscape Architecture

Elizabeth Matz Associate / Project Manager Landscape Architecture

Joy Long Asst. PM / Planning & Design Landscape Architecture

L & S Engineering &

Chris Stout, Principal Civil Engineering
Surveying, Monterey
Whitson Engineering,
Richard Weber, Principal Civil Engineering
Monterey
Uyeda & Associates,
Yutaka Uyeda, Principal Structural Engineering
Monterey
Aurum Consulting
Eldrige Bell, Eng. Director Electrical Engineering
Engineers, Monterey

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CITY OF CARMEL

PROJECT MANAGER & STAFF

BFS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

MONTEREY OFFICE

MIKE BELLINGER, PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE

Parks Master Planning | Outreach

LARRY FOSTER, PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE

Parks | Streetscapes

ELIZABETH MAZ, PROJECT MANAGER

Parks | Trails | Streetscapes

JOY LONG, DESIGNER

Parks Planning | Designer

L & S ENGINEERING & SURVEYING WHITSON ENGINEERING

CIVIL ENGINEERS & SURVEY CIVIL ENGINEERS

CHRIS STOUT, PRINCIPAL RICHARD WEBER, PRINCIPAL

2460 Garden Road, Suite G 6 Harris Court, Monterey,
Monterey, CA 93940 California 93940

UYEDA & ASSOCIATES AURUM CONSULTING ENGINEERS

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS

YUTAKA UYEDA, PRINCIPAL ELDRIGE BELL, ENG. DIRECTOR

2600 Garden Road, Suite 305 60 Garden Ct #210
Monterey CA 93940 Monterey, CA 93940

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Principal in Charge of Parks Master Planning & Outreach

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M.L.A. Landscape Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne

State of California Landscape Architecture #3099

American Society of Landscape Architects | California Parks and Recreation Society | National
Recreation and Park Association

Fort Ord Recreational Habitat Area Trails Master Plan

2011
N/A
In 2002, Monterey County took own-
ership of approximately 2,100 acres of land to be maintained as a habitat preserve in perpetuity. BFS
prepared the Master Plan that formalizes a network of trails reflecting diverse user needs and environ-
mental conditions, and is in accordance with the draft Habitat Conservation Plan.
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Holbrook-Palmer Park Master Plan, Atherton

2015
N/A
BFS was hired to build upon the Citys
2005 landscape master plan with a more intensive analysis of the site, a more in-depth look at com-
munity desires, and an evaluation of the functional needs of all program elements, including buildings,
activities, circulation, and current development projects.
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Hartnell Gulch Trail, Monterey

2006
2009
Working with City of Monterey, State,
developer and neighborhood interests, BFS designed a path link that improved the high school, Old
Town neighborhood and Downtown pedestrian connections. The pathway opend up a remnant creek
segment and created a small quasi public space for seating supporting adjacent retail and public needs.
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Principal in Charge of Parks & Streetscapes

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B.S., Agriculture, Major in Landscape Architecture, Purdue University,

West Lafayette, Indiana
State of California Landscape Architecture #2683

Montecito Park Renovation, Monterey

2017
2017
Renovation of an existing neighbor-
hood park to provide new seating areas, lawn area, basketball court, synthetic turf volleyball court,
entry wall and paving. Renovation also includes upgrades to irrigation and new planting areas.

Carmel Mission Trails Entrance, Carmel

2015
2016
The Carmel Mission Trails project was
the realignment and redesign of the existing trailhead. New steps, handrails and a paved pathway were
key elements of project. Existing site conditions and compliance with current accessibility codes made for
a very tight site. The engineers estimate for construction costs provided by BFS to the City was $81,560.
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Homestead Road Improvements, Los Altos

2010
2014
BFS teamed with civil engineers for the
redesign of 2,000 of a busy arterial road and adjacent bike trail, which included adjacent intersections.
BFS was responsible for site layout, hardscape, planting, and irrigation design from concept through con-
struction administration, including drainage swales to comply with C3 storm water regulations.
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Project Manager of Parks, Trails and Streetscapes

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B.L.A. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

State of California Landscape Architecture #5920

Certified Playground Safety Inspector #22599-0916

American Society of Landscape Architects | California Parks and Recreation Society | National Recre-
ation and Park Association | United States Green Building Council

Hellyer County Park Play Area, Santa Clara County Parks,

San
2017 Jos
2017
BFS worked closely with SC County Parks
to develop a distinctive character that fit within the vision of the park system. The playground has (3) dis-
tinct areas of play. BFS worked closely with play equipment manufacturers, to design custom play struc-
tures that provide ample opportunity for children to seek out more challenges as they grow and mature.
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Martial Cottle Park, Santa Clara County Parks, San Jos

2014
2015
The initial development includes infra-
structure, 3.5 miles of perimeter trails, a 20-acre open space park for picnic facilities and a Discovery
Farm for educational play. Site forms and materials reflect the landscape heritage of the region in the
late 1800s.
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Carmel Mission Trail Entrance, Carmel

2017
2017
The Carmel Mission Trails project was
the realignment and redesign of the existing trailhead. New steps, handrails and a paved pathway were
key elements of project. Existing site conditions and compliance with current accessibility codes made for
a very tight site. The engineers estimate for construction costs provided by BFS to the City was $81,560.
X

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Parks Planning / Designer

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M.L.A., University of Georgia, Athens, GA

State of California Landscape Architecture #5448

LEED Accredited Professional | Certificate in Sustainable Development

Fort Ord Recreational Habitat Area Trails Master Plan

2011
N/A
In 2002, Monterey County took own-
ership of approximately 2,100 acres of land to be maintained as a habitat preserve in perpetuity. BFS
prepared the Master Plan that formalizes a network of trails reflecting diverse user needs and environ-
mental conditions, and is in accordance with the draft Habitat Conservation Plan.
X

Dennis the Menace Park Accessibility Improvements,

2012 Monterey
2013
With many of the play features aging
and no longer compliant with current safety and access standards, BFS developed an overall Master Plan
for the playground that would maintain the spirit of the original design while meeting the current design
standards. Master Plan is being incrementally implemented by the City as funding becomes available.
X

Cannery Row Streetscape Improvements, Monterey

2009 -2015 multiple phases
2009 -2015 multiple phases
To define a pedestrian enhancement
improvement strategy, BFS assisted the City and the Cannery Row Business Improvement District with
design refinement, detail and final City approvals. Improvements consisted of benches, trash containers,
planting pots, news rack enclosures, signage, rec trail paving and banners.
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Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

Monterey, CA

1987

1990-2014 multiple phases

City of Monterey | Plans and Public Works Department

Mr. Louie Marcuzzo, Parks Superintendent

831.646.3860

marcuzzo@monterey.org

BFS staff has been involved in the planning and design of numerous trail segments from Sand City to
Pacific Grove since 1987. Beach access, visual quality, safety, and historic preservation are some of the
issues addressed during the extensive planning and design process. BFS provided ongoing planning and
design services, including parking studies, lighting improvements, Coastal Commission permits, TEA
grant application materials, computer simulations, detailed design, native plant restoration and construc-
tion review assistance.

Aurum Monterey Electrical Engineering

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Sunset Center

Carmel, CA

1999

2003

City of Carmel

ARG Architects | Mr. Aaron Hyland, Project Manager (no longer with ARG)

415.421.1680

BFS prepared site designs and construction documents for the $12-15 million renovation of the Sunset
Center in Carmel. Working closely with the architects, a site plan was developed that maintains Car-
mels urban forest character, while being sensitive to parking needs, project budget, and the buildings
expansion.

Aurum Monterey Electrical Engineering

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Carmel River Elementary School Renovation Planting

Carmel, CA

2014

2015

Carmel Unified School District

Jay Marden, Principal

831-624-4609

jmarden@carmelunified.org

In order to provide the school with a more diverse, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable landscape at
their reconfigured entry, approximately 14,500 square feet of area was replanted and a new irrigation
system installed. Native plants and a cobble swale reduced the amount of water needed, improved on-
site stormwater flows and reduced the staff resources required for maintenance. An onsite roof water
collection component was also designed for integration into educational programming.

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Dennis the Menace Park Accessibility Improvements

Monterey, CA

2012

2013

City of Monterey

Mr. Louie Marcuzzo, Parks Superintendent

831.646.3860

marcuzzo@monterey.org

With many of the play features aging and no longer compliant with current safety and access standards,
BFS developed an overall Master Plan for the playground that would maintain the spirit of the original
design while meeting the current design standards. Master Plan is being incrementally implemented by
the City as funding becomes available.

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Mike Bellinger X X X
Parks Master Planning
Principal in Charge of
Larry Foster X X X
Parks & Streetscapes
Project Manager of Parks,
Elizabeth Matz X
Trails & Streetscapes

Joy Long Parks Planning / Designer X X

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Additional Relevant Experience:

CASA DEL ORO STATE PARK, MONTEREY

CLIENT This garden, once a parking collaboration between State

Monterey State Historic Park
lot, now serves as a gateway Parks, the City of Monterey,
CONTACT
Mr. Louie Marcuzzo, Parks
to Monterey State Historic and the Historic Garden
Superintendent Park, and enhances pedestri- League (a local volunteer
831.646.3860 p an connections to Montereys group), and provided design
PROJECT INFO historic adobes. BFS Land- concepts through complete
Project Completion: 2003 scape Architects facilitated a construction documents.

Mike Bellinger

Principal

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