Dig_Studio_2025_ADoA_OnCall_250313.pdf

Statement of Qualifications On-Call Architectural and

Landscape Architectural Services Solicitation No. BPM006827

Arizona Dept. of Administration Services March 14, 2025

3003 North Central Avenue, Suite 800 Phoenix, Arizona 85012

602.595.4101 | www.digstudio.com

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Attachments/Response Forms

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division 1400 W Washington St., Ste. B200

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Available online at: appstate.az.gov Page 1 of 17

Attachments for BPM006827 ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES contains the forms that are to be submitted as part of the Offer when responding to this Solicitation. Unless stated otherwise, all pre-printed forms provided in this document shall be completed using the document provided according to the instructions as stated in the solicitation.

OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE SOLICITATION BEFORE

COMPLETING THESE FORMS AND SUBMITTING THE OFFER.

OFFEROR MAY SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE PROPOSAL. PLEASE INDICATE WHICH ARCHITECTURAL

DISCIPLINE YOUR PROPOSAL IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR. (e.g. ARCHITECTURAL OR LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECTURAL). UP TO 10 CONTRACTS CAN BE AWARDED FOR EACH DISCIPLINE.

ATTACHMENT 1: OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE FORM 2

ATTACHMENT 2-A: OFFEROR INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE 3

ATTACHMENT 2-B: EXPERIENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE 4

ATTACHMENT 3-A: METHOD PROPOSAL 5

ATTACHMENT 3-B: KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSAL 7

KEY PERSONNEL RESUMES 8

ATTACHMENT 3-D: BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL DISCLOSURE 9

ATTACHMENT 3-E: FORCED LABOR OF ETHNIC UYGHURS BAN 10

ATTACHMENT 5-A: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION DESIGNATION 11

COPY OF A.A.C. R2-7-103 [CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION] 12

ATTACHMENT 5-B: CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS 13

ATTACHMENT 5-B1: CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS SUPPLEMENT 1 14

ATTACHMENT 5-B2: CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS SUPPLEMENT 2 15

ATTACHMENT 5-B3: CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS SUPPLEMENT 3 16

APP Step-By-Step Guides and Quick Reference Guides are accessible on the APP website https://appstate.az.gov. Technical inquiries about submitting your offer in APP should be submitted to the APP Help Desk by phone at (602) 542-7600, option 1, or by email at app@azdoa.gov

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Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Available online at: appstate.az.gov Page 2 of 17

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the appropriate Procurement Agency. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. A person requiring special accommodations may contact the solicitation contact person responsible for this procurement as identified above.

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Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Available online at: appstate.az.gov Page 3 of 17

ATTACHMENT 1: OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE FORM

OFFER

TO THE STATE OF ARIZONA:

The Undersigned hereby offers and agrees to furnish the material, service and/or construction in compliance with all terms, conditions, specifications and amendments in the Solicitation and any written exceptions in the offer. Signature also certifies Small Business status if checked below (No. 4).

Company Name Signature of person authorized to sign

Address Printed name and title

City, State, ZIP Contact email address

Unique Entity ID (SAM #) ROC #(s)

Federal Tax Identifier (EIN or SSN) State Tax Identifier

By signature in the Offer section above, the Offeror certifies:

1. The submission of the Offer did not involve collusion or other anticompetitive practices.

2. The Offeror shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in violation of Federal

Executive Order 11246, State Executive Order 2009-9 or A.R.S. §§ 41−1461 through 1465.

3. The Offeror has not given, offered to give nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted offer. Failure to provide a valid signature affirming the stipulations required by this clause shall result in rejection of the offer. Signing the offer with a false statement shall void the offer, any resulting contract and may be subject to legal remedies provided by law.

4. The Offeror certifies that the above referenced organization ___ IS/ ___ IS NOT a small business with less than 100 employees or has gross revenues of $4 million or less in prior FY.

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER (To be filled out by Procurement Manager)

The Offer is hereby accepted.

The Contractor is now bound to sell the materials or services listed by the attached contract and based upon the solicitation, including all terms, conditions, specifications, amendments, etc., and the Contractor’s Offer as accepted by the State.

This Contract shall henceforth be referred to as Contract No._________________________________.

The effective date of the Contract is ____________________________________________________.

The Contractor is cautioned not to commence any billable work or to provide any material or service under this contract until Contractor receives purchase order, contact release document or written notice to proceed.

State of Arizona Awarded this _____day of__________________2024

Procurement Officer:___________________________________________

Contact Phone Number (Office) Contact Phone Number (Mobile)

Jay Hicks, FASLA, PLA, Principal

Dig Studio, Inc.

jay@digstudio.com

3003 North Central Ave., Suite 800

Phoenix, AZ 85012

602.595.4101 602.363.1890

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461108297

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Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Available online at: appstate.az.gov Page 4 of 17

Attachment 2-A: Offeror Information Questionnaire

Failure to fully address all information requested may cause the statement of qualifications to be determined non-responsive.

1. Describe the firm’s and the proposed lead team member’s previous design and construction administration experience for projects similar in size and scope to this project.

2. Create a three-column chart. In the first column, list the past project title, budget, and year completed (listing only past projects with similar scope and budget within the past seven years) the firm has been the lead design professional. In the second column of the chart, list the names of any proposed key personnel and subcontractor(s) (if any) “team member” identified for this project that performed services for the project in column one and the team member’s role for the listed project. In column three provide best practices and lessons learned for each project.

Past Projects

(Within last seven years similar in size and scope.)

Proposed Key Personnel

(Performing role on past project)

Best Practices and Lessons Learned

(ex) Project x, $4M, 20XX John Doe, Architect XXXXXXXXXX

(ex) Project y, $2.6M, 20XX John Doe, Architect

Jane Doe, Mechanical Engineer

Jo Doe, Electrical Engineer

YYYYYYYYYY

3. In Attachment 3-B. Provide key personnel by the name, title, and directly responsible person who will be engaged in the work. An individual may be identified for more than one project discipline, or multiple individuals named to one single discipline. Describe each Individual’s specific qualifications and experience directly related to each type of Services proposed. Focus on the proposed individual’s specific duties and responsibilities and how project experience is relevant to each type of proposed Services.

Dig Studio is a firm of experienced planners, landscape architects and designers capable of delivering everything from complex regional plans to the perfect pocket park. At Dig Studio, we create rich experiences between people, nature and the urban landscape with solutions that enhance the quality of life in our communities, and add lasting social, economic and environmental value.

Our work is inherently collaborative - whether we’re engaging public audiences to inform a design, working as part of a large cross-disciplinary team or brainstorming internally, we’re always bringing in a diversity of perspectives. Before creative boundaries can be pushed, one has to understand them. The combination of design talent and practical experience on our team allows us to envision inspired – and economically viable – opportunities on each project. Design is finding the right solution to a problem. And at Dig Studio, we believe that every project deserves a team committed to finding that solution. Balancing each project’s unique considerations, we envision creative, buildable solutions which are well-detailed to achieve the greatest impact. We design for the greater good - not just for now or for one group. We deliver resilient, compelling and inclusive solutions that continue to add value over time.

Arizona Expertise: Our firm has extensive experience in municipal capital projects related to parks and recreation. We have a solid understanding of multiple State of Arizona planning and design ordinances and review processes as well as local laws and regulations throughout multiple cities and municipalities. Since as early as 1989, multiple Dig Studio team members have successfully guided projects of all scales and complexity throughout Arizona, including parks and recreation facilities, civic buildings, transit facilities, and community development projects.

On-Call Project Expertise: Dig Studio’s approach to on-call projects recognizes that each project is unique. We customize our process to align with the specific opportunities and challenges of each project, incorporating the goals of the project team and the expectations of the surrounding community. With extensive experience in managing complex, challenging projects, we leverage our skills in community engagement, our expertise in built environments, and our creativity to ensure the successful realization of project goals and vision. Whether working on large or small-scale projects, we consistently deliver the same level of enthusiasm and innovation, while bringing fresh ideas to every project.

Verrado Meck Park, Buckeye, AZ

50th Street Station | Phoenix, AZ

Gilbert Regional Park | Gilbert, AZ

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Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Failure to fully address all information requested may cause the statement of qualifications to be determined non-

1. Describe the firm’s and the proposed lead team member’s previous design and construction administration

2. Create a three-column chart. In the first column, list the past project title, budget, and year completed (listing only past projects with similar scope and budget within the past seven years) the firm has been the lead design professional. In the second column of the chart, list the names of any proposed key personnel and subcontractor(s) (if any) “team member” identified for this project that performed services for the project in column one and the team member’s role for the listed project. In column three provide best practices and lessons learned for each project.

Past Projects

(Within last seven years similar in size and scope.)

Proposed Key Personnel

(Performing role on past project)

Best Practices and Lessons Learned

(ex) Project x, $4M, 20XX John Doe, Architect XXXXXXXXXX

(ex) Project y, $2.6M, 20XX John Doe, Architect

Jane Doe, Mechanical

3. In Attachment 3-B. Provide key personnel by the name, title, and directly responsible person who will be engaged in the work. An individual may be identified for more than one project discipline, or multiple individuals named to one single discipline. Describe each Individual’s specific qualifications and experience directly related to each type of Services proposed. Focus on the proposed individual’s specific duties and responsibilities and how project experience is relevant to each type of proposed Services.

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Failure to fully address all information requested may cause the statement of qualifications to be determined non-

1. Describe the firm’s and the proposed lead team member’s previous design and construction administration

2. Create a three-column chart. In the first column, list the past project title, budget, and year completed (listing only past projects with similar scope and budget within the past seven years) the firm has been the lead design professional. In the second column of the chart, list the names of any proposed key personnel and subcontractor(s) (if any) “team member” identified for this project that performed services for the project in column one and the team member’s role for the listed project. In column three provide best practices and lessons learned for each project.

Past Projects

(Within last seven years similar in size and scope.)

Proposed Key Personnel

(Performing role on past project)

Best Practices and Lessons Learned

(ex) Project x, $4M, 20XX John Doe, Architect XXXXXXXXXX

(ex) Project y, $2.6M, 20XX John Doe, Architect

Jane Doe, Mechanical

3. In Attachment 3-B. Provide key personnel by the name, title, and directly responsible person who will be engaged in the work. An individual may be identified for more than one project discipline, or multiple individuals named to one single discipline. Describe each Individual’s specific qualifications and experience directly related to each type of Services proposed. Focus on the proposed individual’s specific duties and responsibilities and how project experience is relevant to each type of proposed Services.

Past Projects

(Within last seven years similar in size and scope.)

Proposed Key Personnel

(Performing role on past project)

Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Verrado Meck Park Buckeye, AZ $196,055 (2023)

Jay Hicks, Principal Meck Park, the first permanent trailhead in the Highlands District, blends with the desert landscape, offering shade, restrooms, ADA-accessible paths, and scenic viewpoints framed by iconic ramadas, all designed for cost-efficiency and an enriched user experience.

Gilbert Regional Park Gilbert, AZ $786,660 (Phase 1A+1B) (Phase 1A 2019; Phase 1B 2020;

Phase 2 est. 2027)

Jay Hicks, Principal

Chad Atterbury, Project Manager

Jenny Robertson, Landscape Architect

Patrick Kelty, Landscape Designer

This award-winning project features a performance plaza, event lighting, regional trail connections, and a pedestrian bridge linking park amenities with views, accessibility, and play spaces. It integrates wayfinding, custom logos, and signage, offering a balance of structured and natural shade for year-round use. The project efficiently manages complex phasing and lays the groundwork for future phases, with Phase 2 currently in design.

50th Street Station Phoenix, AZ $52,000 (2019)

Jay Hicks, Principal

Chad Atterbury, Project Manager

Jenny Robertson, Landscape Architect

Patrick Kelty, Landscape Designer

The 50th Street Station, born from a winning concept in the Mayor’s Phoenix Innovation Games, serves local businesses and provides access for Ability360, an organization supporting people with disabilities. Dig Studio, as Landscape Architect and Urban Designer, worked with the City and Valley Metro to improve accessibility with lowered sidewalks and wider platform cross sections for easier wheelchair passage. The design also incorporates a water and vegetation narrative, created with artists, to offer respite in the desert climate.

Cholla Trail at Camelback Mountain Phoenix, AZ $79,799 (2021)

Jay Hicks, Principal

Jenny Robertson, Landscape Architect

The Little Canyon Park renovation reflects the city’s commitment to revitalizing local neighborhoods, incorporating design ideas from students that highlighted community history and garden themes. Dig collaborated with the project manager to create a new entry garden, adventure playground, reflection garden, and additional park features, including a renovated basketball court and relocated volleyball court.

City of Phoenix Well Sites Arts Commission Phoenix, AZ $83,000 (2019)

Jay Hicks, Principal Out-of-service well sites were turned into neighborhood beautification projects with a public art component. These sites provided the neighborhoods they resided in much needed open space. The designs integrated LID techniques along with a xeric plant palette providing a low maintenance passive green space that can be inhabited briefly or viewed in passing. Dig Studio provided design for two sites, working with separate artists for each site, including overall design coordination, CD’s, illustrations for public meetings, and CA.

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Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Failure to fully address all information requested may cause the statement of qualifications to be determined non-

1. Describe the firm’s and the proposed lead team member’s previous design and construction administration

2. Create a three-column chart. In the first column, list the past project title, budget, and year completed (listing only past projects with similar scope and budget within the past seven years) the firm has been the lead design professional. In the second column of the chart, list the names of any proposed key personnel and subcontractor(s) (if any) “team member” identified for this project that performed services for the project in column one and the team member’s role for the listed project. In column three provide best practices and lessons learned for each project.

Past Projects

(Within last seven years similar in size and scope.)

Proposed Key Personnel

(Performing role on past project)

Best Practices and Lessons Learned

(ex) Project x, $4M, 20XX John Doe, Architect XXXXXXXXXX

(ex) Project y, $2.6M, 20XX John Doe, Architect

Jane Doe, Mechanical

3. In Attachment 3-B. Provide key personnel by the name, title, and directly responsible person who will be engaged in the work. An individual may be identified for more than one project discipline, or multiple individuals named to one single discipline. Describe each Individual’s specific qualifications and experience directly related to each type of Services proposed. Focus on the proposed individual’s specific duties and responsibilities and how project experience is relevant to each type of proposed Services.

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Failure to fully address all information requested may cause the statement of qualifications to be determined non-

1. Describe the firm’s and the proposed lead team member’s previous design and construction administration

2. Create a three-column chart. In the first column, list the past project title, budget, and year completed (listing only past projects with similar scope and budget within the past seven years) the firm has been the lead design professional. In the second column of the chart, list the names of any proposed key personnel and subcontractor(s) (if any) “team member” identified for this project that performed services for the project in column one and the team member’s role for the listed project. In column three provide best practices and lessons learned for each project.

Past Projects

(Within last seven years similar in size and scope.)

Proposed Key Personnel

(Performing role on past project)

Best Practices and Lessons Learned

(ex) Project x, $4M, 20XX John Doe, Architect XXXXXXXXXX

(ex) Project y, $2.6M, 20XX John Doe, Architect

Jane Doe, Mechanical

3. In Attachment 3-B. Provide key personnel by the name, title, and directly responsible person who will be engaged in the work. An individual may be identified for more than one project discipline, or multiple individuals named to one single discipline. Describe each Individual’s specific qualifications and experience directly related to each type of Services proposed. Focus on the proposed individual’s specific duties and responsibilities and how project experience is relevant to each type of proposed Services.

Please see response in Attachment 3-B.

Red Mountain Park Expansion Mesa, AZ $475,000 (Design Phase Only) (2024)

Jay Hicks, Principal

Chad Atterbury, Principal

Jenny Robertson, Landscape Architect

The expansion of baseball and soccer fields includes two park facilities buildings that Dig Studio is coordinating all landscape, hardscape, access and site furnishings for. The facilities include park staff office space, IT and park controls rooms, restrooms, and storage spaces, including for materials and equipment. Dig Studio worked with the consultant team to integrate the park colors, finishes, and way-finding with the park structures and facilities.

Scottsdale Civic Center Scottsdale, AZ $750,000 (2023)

Jay Hicks, Principal

Chad Atterbury, Principal

Patrick Kelty, Landscape Designer

Dig Studio collaborated to transform Scottsdale’s Civic Center into a dynamic, family-friendly event destination while preserving the park’s cherished character. The design connects the City, arts, and community through purposeful spaces that respond to their surroundings. Highlights include a children’s garden and the preservation of the forested west performance lawn. Together, these elements create a cohesive, activated space that serves as a vibrant civic hub for the community.

Heroes Regional Park, Glendale, AZ $364,172 (2025)

Jay Hicks, Principal

Chad Atterbury, Principal

Dig Studio is leading a collaborative effort with Lloyd Sports and Architekton to integrate diverse play and park elements within a dynamic, connected park environment. The design thoughtfully combines park drainage and winding pathways, creating a sense of discovery and exploration while establishing “cool zones” around flexible open spaces. Key features include pickleball courts, multi-use sports fields, and the first public artificial turf field in the area.

These enhancements mark the completion of Phase 3 of the park’s development.

Northwest Light Rail Extension II Phoenix, AZ $340,000 (2024)

Jay Hicks, Principal

Jenny Robertson, Landscape Architect

The Thelda Williams Transit Center completes the Northwest Light Rail Extension Phase II, connecting Phoenix’s Economic Opportunity Zone to Metrocenter. The four-acre center features the first elevated station, Park-n-Ride garage, and bus transfer hub. Dig Studio helped align the station for future redevelopment of Metrocenter Mall, focusing on sustainability, comfort, and community engagement, setting a new standard for urban transit development.

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Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Available online at: appstate.az.gov Page 5 of 17

ATTACHMENT 2-B: EXPERIENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Failure to fully address all information requested may cause the bid to be determined non-responsive.

Firm Name Year Established

Principal Address (Street, City, State)

Years’ Experience performing services similar in size and scope as required by this solicitation.

Years the organization has conducted business in the State of Arizona.

CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVES TO CONTACT

Name Title Telephone Number E-Mail Address

THREE (3) PROJECTS COMPLETED BY FIRM SIMILAR IN SIZE AND SCOPE / REFERENCES

1 Client Company/Address Contact Begin Date End Date

Phone Number Email Address

Services Provided Similar to Those Described in Solicitation

2 Client Company/Address Contact Begin Date End Date

3 Client Company/Address Contact Begin Date End Date

Dig Studio, Inc.

3003 North Central Ave., Suite 800 Phoenix, AZ 85012

13 years

11 years

Jay Hicks Principal-in-Charge 602-363-1890 jay@digstudio.com

Chad Atterbury Design Principal 602.595.4101 ext.204 chada@digstudio.com

Verrado Meck Park Client: DMB Associates 6263 N Scottsdale Rd., Suite 330 Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Dave Nilsen, Dir. of Development 2020 2023

480.367.7619 dnilsen@dmbinc.com

Prime Consultant, Landscape Architecture, Design through Construction Services

Gilbert Regional Park Client: Town of Gilbert 90 E Civic Center Drive Gilbert, AZ 85296

Richard Hooker, Senior Project Manager 2017 Phase 1A 2019; Phase 1B 2020; Phase 2 est. 2027

480.797.1152 Richard.Hooker@GilbertAZ.gov

Prime Consultant, Site Design, Landscape Architect, Concept, Grading, 3D Graphics

50th Street Station Client: Valley Metro 101 N 1st Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85003

Tony Santana, Project Manager 2016 2019

602.254.9896 tsantana@valleymetro.org

Lead Landscape Architecture, Planning

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Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Available online at: appstate.az.gov Page 6 of 17

ATTACHMENT 3-A: METHOD PROPOSAL

(Method of Approach)

Response must demonstrate your comprehension of the objectives and services of this solicitation. Do not merely duplicate the description of work described in this Request for Qualifications (RFQu). Firms shall provide responses directly below the numbered questions in this attachment.

1. Substantiate how your team can most effectively undertake the requirements and responsibilities associated with the on-call mechanical plumbing engineering services for the state of Arizona and your proposed team’s understanding of this scope of services by:

a) Providing an organizational chart clearly identifying the lines of authority.

b) Describing your current workload and availability of designated team staff (including Sub-Consultants). Indicate the relationship of the work in this RFQu to the firm’s other current projects.

The following chart may be utilized to show current workload of proposed team members. Additional lines may be added as needed.

Project Team Member Current Workload Commitment Total Availability Name and Title:

Team Organization Chart

Owner

Prime Consultant

Sub-Consultant Partners

SUB-CONSULTANTS TO BE

DETERMINED BASED ON

TASK ORDER AS NEEDED

STATE OF ARIZONA

GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION

Task Order Staffing:

20-person Phoenix studio of landscape architects, designers and graphic designers

Landscape Architecture

JAY HICKS, PLA

Principal-in-Charge

CHAD ATTERBURY, PLA, LEED AP

Design Principal

JENNY ROBERTSON, PLA

Project Manager

PATRICK KELTY

Landscape Designer

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Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Response must demonstrate your comprehension of the objectives and services of this solicitation. Do not merely duplicate the description of work described in this Request for Qualifications (RFQu). Firms shall provide responses directly below

1. Substantiate how your team can most effectively undertake the requirements and responsibilities associated with the on-call mechanical plumbing engineering services for the state of Arizona and your proposed team’s

b) Describing your current workload and availability of designated team staff (including Sub-Consultants). Indicate

The following chart may be utilized to show current workload of proposed team members. Additional lines may be added as needed.

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Response must demonstrate your comprehension of the objectives and services of this solicitation. Do not merely duplicate the description of work described in this Request for Qualifications (RFQu). Firms shall provide responses directly below

1. Substantiate how your team can most effectively undertake the requirements and responsibilities associated with the on-call mechanical plumbing engineering services for the state of Arizona and your proposed team’s

b) Describing your current workload and availability of designated team staff (including Sub-Consultants). Indicate

The following chart may be utilized to show current workload of proposed team members. Additional lines may be added as needed.

Jay Hicks, Principal, Partner 40%

Verrado Community Capitol LRT Sedona Western Gateway

30% 15% 15%

Chad Atterbury, Principal, Partner 25%

Gilbert Regional Park Sirrine House Mesa TOD

40% 15% 20%

Jenny Robertson, Associate, Landscape Architect 45%

Capitol LRC All Saints Gazelle Meadows Park

30% 10% 15%

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Response must demonstrate your comprehension of the objectives and services of this solicitation. Do not merely duplicate the description of work described in this Request for Qualifications (RFQu). Firms shall provide responses directly below

1. Substantiate how your team can most effectively undertake the requirements and responsibilities associated with the on-call mechanical plumbing engineering services for the state of Arizona and your proposed team’s

b) Describing your current workload and availability of designated team staff (including Sub-Consultants). Indicate

The following chart may be utilized to show current workload of proposed team members. Additional lines may be added as needed.

Patrick Kelty, Associate, Landscape Designer 55%

FCDMC

A.J. Chandler Park Gilbert Regional Park

10% 20% 15%

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ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

Available online at: appstate.az.gov Page 7 of 17

2. Describe how your firm determines project deliverables. Also, describe your proposed team’s general approach to managing the assigned on-call projects of various sizes and complexity.

3. Are you familiar with Job Order Contracting projects? How can your firm support a project manager with defining quantities and units of measure?

4. Once the State has accepted the Design schedule, demonstrate how your firm will manage and maintain the schedule dates.

5. List standard turn-around time for design requests/changes, RFI’s, submittals, and differing situations that may impact time constraints.

6. Detail your firm’s quality control process related to specific plans, specifications and construction documents.

7. Procore Project Management Software usage is a requirement. Demonstrate how your firm plans to implement Procore on this On-Call contract?

8. Does your firm use dimension on the construction drawings? Explain your firm’s design plans between scaling and dimensioning on Design drawings.

9. On Design Drawings, are you able to use pictures or drawings with notes regarding tie-in points and locations?

10. Below is an example of the State’s response to a design drawing and the design professional’s response to the owner. Can your firm deliver this type of response deliverable?

Determining Project Deliverables:

There are two ways to determine project deliverables: either the client provides a clear scope that may outline a set of deliverables, or Dig Studio’s experience on similar projects can be used. At either starting point, the goal in determining project deliverables is to meet the clients expectations so they can make informed decisions;

Additionally, if the project is in construction, the deliverables should follow percent-complete standards so that input from the client can guide the documents as they near 100% completion and meet the standards for permitting.

General Approach to Managing Assigned On-Call Projects: Dig Studio’s approach to a typical on-call municipal project acknowledges that no two projects are alike. We tailor our process to reflect the project’s specific opportunities and constraints, staff visions and the surrounding community’s expectations and aspirations. We have worked on numerous complex and challenging projects applying our management and community engagement skills, our built-work experience, our curiosity, and our creative vision to ensure that all projects realize the project vision and goals. We consistently serve clients through on-call landscape architecture contracts, and work on projects both large and small, but always bring the same level of enthusiasm and innovative ideas to the table, regardless of the scope or scale.

Dig Studio is one of a few Landscape Architecture firms that has experience managing large multi-disciplinary teams of subconsultants. Our ability to provide quality oversight of our team is based on two fundamental principles: first, a working relationship with team members that we have respected working relationships with; and second, having a clear understanding of responsibilities of each team member. Dig Studio’s experience on complex projects gives us the working ability to review other disciplines’ work product to ensure the project is technically coordinated and successfully delivered. We utilize the opportunity to creatively assemble the best teams to respond to a given project opportunity.

Managing Multiple Task Assignments under the On-Call Contract: We have led and participated in multi-disciplinary teams on projects and on-call services task orders of all scales, and we understand the leadership needed to guide projects to completion. We have a committed team of four experienced leaders with a history of delivering successful projects to varying agencies within the state. Supporting this team are twenty landscape architects and graphic designers, in the Phoenix studio, which we can assign based on alignment of expertise and availability.

Our approach to task orders is led by the Principal and Project Manager. Upon receiving a task order, we assign the project team according to task order requirements. Then meet with the Project Manager for clear direction on project goals and schedule. We will then gather all necessary information, standards and guidelines. We will work with state or city staff to bring on sub-consultant partners required to meet the scope, and we bring strong relationships with many partners on successfully delivered projects. Our team will hold regular team meetings, both internal and with the client and government agencies in order to facilitate clear communication.

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

2. Describe how your firm determines project deliverables. Also, describe your proposed team’s general approach to

3. Are you familiar with Job Order Contracting projects? How can your firm support a project manager with defining

4. Once the State has accepted the Design schedule, demonstrate how your firm will manage and maintain the schedule

5. List standard turn-around time for design requests/changes, RFI’s, submittals, and differing situations that may

6. Detail your firm’s quality control process related to specific plans, specifications and construction documents.

7. Procore Project Management Software usage is a requirement. Demonstrate how your firm plans to implement

8. Does your firm use dimension on the construction drawings? Explain your firm’s design plans between scaling

9. On Design Drawings, are you able to use pictures or drawings with notes regarding tie-in points and locations?

10. Below is an example of the State’s response to a design drawing and the design professional’s response to the

Job Order Contract (JOC). Dig Studio is very familiar with job order contracts. Dig is currently on seven on-call contracts, including for the Arizona State Land Department. Much of the JOC work is done through our on-call contracts. We work closely with the client’s PM and the contractor to determine the level of information needed for a project. We have provided complete construction documents for over $2.0 million in construction, or stopping at 60% design where the JOC contractor offers trades to complete the work.

Support Project Manager with defining quantities --- Dig utilizes Land F/X, an AutoCAD software extension specifically developed for landscape architects. The software provides accurate material quantities, including hardscape, landscape and detailed irrigation quantities.

SOLICITATION NO. BPM006827 DIG STUDIOPage 12 of 30

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

2. Describe how your firm determines project deliverables. Also, describe your proposed team’s general approach to

3. Are you familiar with Job Order Contracting projects? How can your firm support a project manager with defining

4. Once the State has accepted the Design schedule, demonstrate how your firm will manage and maintain the schedule

5. List standard turn-around time for design requests/changes, RFI’s, submittals, and differing situations that may

6. Detail your firm’s quality control process related to specific plans, specifications and construction documents.

7. Procore Project Management Software usage is a requirement. Demonstrate how your firm plans to implement

8. Does your firm use dimension on the construction drawings? Explain your firm’s design plans between scaling

9. On Design Drawings, are you able to use pictures or drawings with notes regarding tie-in points and locations?

10. Below is an example of the State’s response to a design drawing and the design professional’s response to the

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

2. Describe how your firm determines project deliverables. Also, describe your proposed team’s general approach to

3. Are you familiar with Job Order Contracting projects? How can your firm support a project manager with defining

4. Once the State has accepted the Design schedule, demonstrate how your firm will manage and maintain the schedule

5. List standard turn-around time for design requests/changes, RFI’s, submittals, and differing situations that may

6. Detail your firm’s quality control process related to specific plans, specifications and construction documents.

7. Procore Project Management Software usage is a requirement. Demonstrate how your firm plans to implement

8. Does your firm use dimension on the construction drawings? Explain your firm’s design plans between scaling

9. On Design Drawings, are you able to use pictures or drawings with notes regarding tie-in points and locations?

10. Below is an example of the State’s response to a design drawing and the design professional’s response to the

Dig Studio has shown a consistent ability to understand the key goals and needs of each unique project and distill a complex array of design issues down to the essence of the project. Our deep experience in this critical, yet often missed part of the design process, allows us to explore many ideas and options while keeping the project on-track and on-time. Our decades of experience allow us to foresee project variables and mitigate them. This knowledge combined with a dedication to responsiveness enables our team to react, adapt, and resolve all matters that may arise and maintain schedules and budget targets.

Cost and Time (Schedule) Control: Our team is adept at effectively delivering projects of all scales and for a diverse range of clients. We practice rigorous weekly planning and scheduling to ensure team workloads align with project scopes and that dates and deadlines are being met. Our teams are built based on work history and skill sets in order to create a team that responds specifically to the scope of work the project requires. We believe all projects deserve an authentic and rigorous design process. We actively cultivate a project team structure which allows us to be nimble, agile, and able to adapt to changing project needs and deadlines. We understand the complexity of submittal, review and approval processes, the importance of timing on public engagement, and the deep understanding of what it really takes to get things built properly – the first time. We take pride in our ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, and highly value the trusted client relationships this commitment brings. Our team will go beyond typical solutions to create exceptional results without going beyond the project budget. The Dig Studio team expertly creates places that respond to each particular site, exceeding the needs of the client, while maintaining environmental responsibility. The breadth of experience combined with our talented staff will result in highly successful projects for the client.

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

2. Describe how your firm determines project deliverables. Also, describe your proposed team’s general approach to

3. Are you familiar with Job Order Contracting projects? How can your firm support a project manager with defining

4. Once the State has accepted the Design schedule, demonstrate how your firm will manage and maintain the schedule

5. List standard turn-around time for design requests/changes, RFI’s, submittals, and differing situations that may

6. Detail your firm’s quality control process related to specific plans, specifications and construction documents.

7. Procore Project Management Software usage is a requirement. Demonstrate how your firm plans to implement

8. Does your firm use dimension on the construction drawings? Explain your firm’s design plans between scaling

9. On Design Drawings, are you able to use pictures or drawings with notes regarding tie-in points and locations?

10. Below is an example of the State’s response to a design drawing and the design professional’s response to the

In this day of rising costs, tight project schedules, and leaders who are managing multiple priorities, we understand that responsiveness, communication, and management are all necessary and vital attributes required for project success.

Our typical turn-around time is within two weeks, depending on the number of consultants that are involved in the project. On smaller projects we can turn these around in one to two days. It also depends on how much due diligence we need to perform on the property before being given the scope of work.

SOLICITATION NO. BPM006827 DIG STUDIOPage 13 of 30

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

2. Describe how your firm determines project deliverables. Also, describe your proposed team’s general approach to

3. Are you familiar with Job Order Contracting projects? How can your firm support a project manager with defining

4. Once the State has accepted the Design schedule, demonstrate how your firm will manage and maintain the schedule

5. List standard turn-around time for design requests/changes, RFI’s, submittals, and differing situations that may

6. Detail your firm’s quality control process related to specific plans, specifications and construction documents.

7. Procore Project Management Software usage is a requirement. Demonstrate how your firm plans to implement

8. Does your firm use dimension on the construction drawings? Explain your firm’s design plans between scaling

9. On Design Drawings, are you able to use pictures or drawings with notes regarding tie-in points and locations?

10. Below is an example of the State’s response to a design drawing and the design professional’s response to the

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

2. Describe how your firm determines project deliverables. Also, describe your proposed team’s general approach to

3. Are you familiar with Job Order Contracting projects? How can your firm support a project manager with defining

4. Once the State has accepted the Design schedule, demonstrate how your firm will manage and maintain the schedule

5. List standard turn-around time for design requests/changes, RFI’s, submittals, and differing situations that may

6. Detail your firm’s quality control process related to specific plans, specifications and construction documents.

7. Procore Project Management Software usage is a requirement. Demonstrate how your firm plans to implement

8. Does your firm use dimension on the construction drawings? Explain your firm’s design plans between scaling

9. On Design Drawings, are you able to use pictures or drawings with notes regarding tie-in points and locations?

10. Below is an example of the State’s response to a design drawing and the design professional’s response to the

Quality Control: Dig Studio is committed to innovation, but innovation is more than a design characteristic — to us it’s about always improving. We have taken lessons learned from the last decade of delivering signature public spaces and applied them to our quality control processes. Below are a few quality control methods and considerations that will be critical to all projects from this contract:

• ISO project delivery system and enhance comment resolution process at all deliverable stages. This requires creating and maintaining detailed design schedule, developing design principals that are used as design criteria, creating sustainability check list, performing ‘outside’ QA/QC review, among other methods.

• Trust but verify two-week early internal deadline for design team coordination for base file consistency, red-line check, Town comment verification, and conflict resolution.

• Tracking project meeting comments in Deliverable set review format. Showing resolution to meeting action items.

and efficiency. This includes standards for our management of sub-consultant CAD files.

• Early engagement with Town maintenance, facilities management, and event staff. This focus area has many benefits which include reduction in drawing changes late in the documentation process that can lead to more challenges.

complete Schematic and Design Development drawings and allows for more coordination prior to the 90% deliverables. We would also use this process to identify long lead items to manage for schedule and cost.

accountable.

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

2. Describe how your firm determines project deliverables. Also, describe your proposed team’s general approach to

3. Are you familiar with Job Order Contracting projects? How can your firm support a project manager with defining

4. Once the State has accepted the Design schedule, demonstrate how your firm will manage and maintain the schedule

5. List standard turn-around time for design requests/changes, RFI’s, submittals, and differing situations that may

6. Detail your firm’s quality control process related to specific plans, specifications and construction documents.

7. Procore Project Management Software usage is a requirement. Demonstrate how your firm plans to implement

8. Does your firm use dimension on the construction drawings? Explain your firm’s design plans between scaling

9. On Design Drawings, are you able to use pictures or drawings with notes regarding tie-in points and locations?

10. Below is an example of the State’s response to a design drawing and the design professional’s response to the

Yes, we use Procore Project Management Software, primarily on CMAR project interface, working with contractors and municipalities. For construction projects, Procore is the preferred management software by Dig Studio. We regularly work in Procore to review submittals, post drawing update, field directives and meeting notes. One central project management system provides a complete project record from the kick-off meeting through final maintenance walk-through.

SOLICITATION NO. BPM006827 DIG STUDIOPage 14 of 30

Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

General Services Division

2. Describe how your firm determines project deliverables. Also, describe your proposed team’s general approach to

3. Are you familiar with Job Order Contracting projects? How can your firm support a project manager with defining

4. Once the State has accepted the Design schedule, demonstrate how your firm will manage and maintain the schedule

5. List standard turn-around time for design requests/changes, RFI’s, submittals, and differing situations that may

6. Detail your firm’s quality control process related to specific plans, specifications and construction documents.

7. Procore Project Management Software usage is a requirement. Demonstrate how your firm plans to implement

8. Does your firm use dimension on the construction drawings?