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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

Regarding 3.0 OFFER PREPARATION, Section 3.1 Electronic Documents – “Offerors are responsible for clearly identifying any and all changes or modifications to any Solicitation documents upon submission to the State’s eProcurement system.”: The PDF provided by ADOA was converted to a Word document in order to complete all Attachments provided in this Response Form. The Word document was then saved as a PDF as EPS Group’s submittal for the Landscape Architectural Services category. Every effort was made to maintain the font type / size and appearance of the original PDF.

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 3

ATTACHMENT 2-A: OFFEROR INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE 4

ATTACHMENT 2-B: EXPERIENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE 6

ATTACHMENT 3-A: METHOD PROPOSAL 7

ATTACHMENT 3-B: KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSAL 12

KEY PERSONNEL RESUMES 17

ATTACHMENT 3-D: BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL DISCLOSURE 23

ATTACHMENT 3-E: FORCED LABOR OF ETHNIC UYGHURS BAN 24

ATTACHMENT 5-A: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION DESIGNATION 25

COPY OF A.A.C. R2-7-103 [CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION] 26

ATTACHMENT 5-B: CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS 27

ATTACHMENT 5-B1: CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS SUPPLEMENT 1 28

ATTACHMENT 5-B2: CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS SUPPLEMENT 2 29

ATTACHMENT 5-B3: CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS SUPPLEMENT 3 30

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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

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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

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).

EPS Group, Inc.

Company Name Signature of person authorized to sign

1130 N. Alma School Road, Suite 120 Tom Snyder, RLA, ASLA – Director of Landscape Architecture / Principal

Address Printed name and title

Mesa, AZ 85201 tom.snyder@epsgroupinc.com City, State, ZIP Contact email address

480.503.2250 480.355.0297 Contact Phone Number (Office) Contact Phone Number (Mobile)

EZWLVL7JU9Y6 n/a Unique Entity ID (SAM #) ROC #(s)

43-2017157 n/a 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 2025

Procurement Officer:

X

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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

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.

EPS Group and our proposed lead team members have had extensive previous design and construction administration experience for projects similar in size and scope to this project. The Design Process consists of Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation phases. Our approach has always been collaborative with the Client/Owner and the Design Team to achieve the most integrated and cost-effective design approach possible. Design may consist of a variety of project types – government buildings and complexes, campus planning and design, streetscapes, parks /waterparks, multi-use paths and trail design, signage and wayfinding, visitor’s centers, sustainable and environmental design, playground design, exercise course design, shade structure design, ADA Accessibility, and landscape and pedestrian lighting. EPS Group can offer the following tasks when delivering typical on-call services: Project Management, Design Reports, Detailed Design and Construction Documents, Contracting Assistance, and Construction Phase Services.

Our Construction Administration experience also is extensive. Its objective is to assist the design team and the owner with the construction and the improvement process to ensure that the design integrity and construction documents and construction specifications (Contract Documents) are carried out to the built elements and through to the final project. Construction Administration tasks entail: project scheduling, weekly/bi-weekly Team/Owner meetings with the General Contractor, weekly/bi-weekly construction observation field walk and reports for landscape, hardscape and irrigation, preliminary construction punch reports, and final construction punch report; responding to Request for Information (RFI’s), material submittals, and sample mock-up review and approval; providing clarification to design and/or detailing when requested by the contractor; shop drawing review and approval; nursery visit / tree tagging; and project coordination with the designer, the owner, and the contractors/sub-contractors as needed.

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.

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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

Past Projects

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

Proposed Key Personnel

(Performing role on past project) Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Title: City of Litchfield Park | Litchfield Square – New City Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

Budget: $39.9 M Total

Year Completed: 2025

- Tom Snyder, RLA, ASLA – Contract Manager / Landscape Architect

- Alexander Salmins, RLA – Landscape Architect

- Alex Buckley, BSLA – Project Designer

- Scarlett Liu, BSLA – Project Designer

- Valeria Bravo, RLA – Landscape Architecture Support

- Weekly Design and Construction Meetings with Owner, Design Team and Contractor.

- Streamlined the construction process through close integration of Field Directives and on-site visits with the contractor.

Title: Cannon Beach Mixed-Use Development, Mesa, AZ

Budget: $350 M Total

Year Completed:

Phase 1: design end 2023 | construct. 2024; Phase 2: design end 2023 | construction 2024;

Phase 3: design end 2023 | construction est. end 2025

- Tom Snyder, RLA, ASLA – Contract Manager / Landscape Architect

- Alex Buckley, BSLA – Project Designer

- Valeria Bravo, RLA – Landscape Architect

- Additional Design Support:

Scarlett Liu; Alexander Salmins

- Weekly Design and Construction Meetings with Owner, Design Team, and Contractor.

- Streamlined the design process with ProCore Implementation for revision updates, field directives, and submittals.

Title: Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department New Vulture Mountain Regional Park, Wickenburg, AZ

Budget: $40 M (estimated)

Year Completed:

design completed in 2024;

construction was put on hold in 2024, but is now ongoing

- Tom Snyder, RLA, ASLA – Contract Manager / Landscape Architect

- Valeria Bravo, RLA – Project Manager / Landscape Architect

- Worked closely with the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department during the design and construction permitting process to streamline the design process, delivering project scope items on time and on schedule.

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.

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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

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 EPS Group, Inc. Year Established 2003

Principal Address (Street, City, State) 1130 N. Alma School Road, Suite 120, Mesa, AZ 85201

Years’ Experience performing services similar in size and scope as required by this solicitation. 17

Years the organization has conducted business in the State of Arizona. 22

CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVES TO CONTACT

Name Title Telephone Number E-Mail Address

1 Tom Snyder, RLA, ASLA Director of Landscape Architecture 480.503.2250 tom.snyder@epsgroupinc.com

2 Valeria Bravo, RLA Senior Project Manager 480.503.2250 valeria.bravo@epsgroupinc.com

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

1 Client Company/Address Contact Begin Date End Date

Litchfield Square – New City Park City of Litchfield Park 214 West Wigwam Boulevard Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340

Keith Drunasky, City of Litchfield Park 01-2020 02-2025 Phone Number Email Address

623.889.6208 kdrunasky@litchfieldpark.gov

Services Provided Similar to Those Described in Solicitation

Preliminary landscape design, construction documentation, construction specifications, irrigation design, plaza and amphitheater design, playground design, and streetscape design and planning.

2 Client Company/Address Contact Begin Date End Date

Cannon Beach Mixed-Use Development Action Zone Business 40, LLC 53 South 600 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84102

Cole Cannon, Action Zone Business 05-2019 design: 2023

Phone Number Email Address

801.363.2999 cole@cannonlawgroup.com

Services Provided Similar to Those Described in Solicitation

Preliminary landscape design, construction documentation, construction specifications, irrigation design, retail /dining and hospitality design that encompasses multiple entertainment plazas, seating areas, water features, shade structure design, and signage/wayfinding design.

3 Client Company/Address Contact Begin Date End Date

Vulture Mountain Regional Park Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Dept.

41835 North Castle Hot Springs Road Morristown, AZ 85342

Jennifer Waller, Maricopa County 03-2019 design: 2024

Phone Number Email Address

602.506.9502 jennifer.waller@maricopa.gov

Services Provided Similar to Those Described in Solicitation

Preliminary design, construction documentation, cost estimating, and construction specifications for the Nature Center outdoor amenities, wall and site fencing design, shade structures, and playground layout design.

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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

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 architectural and or landscape architectural 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.

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Solicitation No. BPM006827 Description:

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration

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

Phoenix, AZ 85007

b) Describing your current workload and availability of designated team staff (without Sub-Consultants). Indicate the relationship of the work in this RFQ 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.

All current work being completed by team members in the chart below is for landscape architectural design services. Commitment percentages shown will gradually reduce as projects near completion in the coming months, ensuring EPS Group will meet the proposed Total Availability for each team member.

Project Team Member Current Workload Commitment Total Availability

Name and Title: Tom Snyder, RLA, ASLA – Contract Manager / Principal

Longhorn Ranch Master Plan 25%

35% Cannon Beach 15%

Balance of Nature 25%

Name and Title: Valeria Bravo, RLA – Senior Project Manager / Landscape Architect

Uprise Sports Complex 20%

45% City of Mesa, Power Road Improvements 15%

Maricopa County, Estrella Mountain Park Campsite 10%

Maricopa County, Vulture Mountain Recreation Areas 10%

Name and Title: Alexander Salmins, RLA, ASLA – Project Manager

Balance of Nature 30%

50% City of Mesa, Police Station HQ Renovation 10%

Matrix at Dobbins 25%

Whitewing at Timnath 15%

Name and Title: Alex Buckley, BSLA, ASLA – Project Designer

Longhorn Ranch Master Plan 30%

60% Cannon Beach 20%

Uprise Sports Complex 10%

Valor Prep Academy 10%

Name and Title: Scarlett Liu, BSLA, ASLA – Project Designer

City of Mesa, Aripine Park Improvements 15%

50% City of Mesa, Whitman Park Improvements 15%

LivAway Suites Tucson 10%

City of Litchfield Park, Litchfield Square 10%

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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

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.

EPS Group determines project deliverables based on the specific scope of work intended for the project. This should be completed within a scoping meeting with the Owner prior to determining a scope and fee proposal and a list of deliverables for each phase and scope item. Typically, within the Conceptual and Schematic Design phases of design, the project deliverables would generally consist of an Illustrative Conceptual Landscape Plan, Landscape Enlargement Plans (depending on the size and complexity of the project), Landscape Planting Plan, Walls/Monumentation Plan and Details, and Imagery/Charter Imagery Board for colors, materials. and plant material if requested by the agency. This is typically considered a 30% Design Document Submittal Set. The Construction Documentation phase deliverables would generally consist of a Landscape Cover Sheet, General Notes and Legends, Sheet Index, Material Plans, Material Enlargement Plans (depending on the size and complexity of the project), Material Details, Landscape Planting Plans, Landscape Planting Details, Irrigation Plans, Irrigation Details, and Landscape Lighting Plans and Lighting Details may or may not be required, and Project Specifications/Special Provisions. These would be delivered at 60%, 90%, and 100% Construction Document Submittals.

Our firm knows the successful completion of any assigned task requires a high level of responsiveness and production capabilities. This includes continual and proactive coordination of services, and properly communicating with the client regarding progress, issues, and decisions. Our proposed team’s approach to managing an assigned on-call landscape architectural task, which can vary in size and complexity, is to first come up with a project management plan that consists of a project schedule, project construction budget, weekly/monthly progress meetings, bi-weekly/monthly progress reports (depending on length of project), and team/client communication. All of these will assist in developing a project workload and the number of hours needed for each team member by phase and by task. These necessary tools ensure that resources are committed to each task within each phase of project work. They also are vital to ensure that schedules, deliverables, budgets, resources, workload, and commitments are met for each project.

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

Yes, EPS Group is very familiar with Job Order Contracting (JOC) projects; it is a very efficient way of getting projects done quickly and easily for a variety of renovation or minor/smaller scale construction projects. Our firm can support a Project Manager with defining quantities and units of measure within a construction cost estimate spreadsheet at each phase of the delivery method. EPS Group would define what these times would be for each project and quantify those items and units of measure for each item. These would be completed at the 60%, 90%, and 100% submittals, allowing the team to dial in closer each time with the expected construction costs and assisting the Project Manager within the JOC process with the contractors. Our firm is very familiar with this method in each of our on-call projects with Arizona State University.

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

EPS Group uses a project management delivery method that assists the owner in achieving milestone schedule

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1400 W Washington St., Ste. B200 Phoenix, AZ 85007 dates and maintaining overall project schedule. Depending on the length and size of project, weekly/bi-weekly or monthly progress meetings are set to ensure that the schedules and delivery dates are met. Project team members and key sub-consultants attend those meetings to ensure that outstanding items are being addressed. Within those meetings, a Meeting Agenda is created to document the date, time, next meeting, purpose, location, attended by, general business, new business, schedule, and any outstanding items. All of these items become the Meeting Minutes, along with items discussed during that meeting. These important meetings ensure that the project design schedule is met without delay. Also, depending on the length and size of project, a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly progress report can be generated to document the timeline from schedule, completed activities (last 30 days), upcoming activities (next 30 days), and any outstanding items. Again, this can be modified based on project length and complexity of the project. Successful delivery of a quality project is no accident – it is a planned achievement! Our experience has shown that the management process is often the determining factor in ensuring successful project delivery.

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

EPS Group’s standard turn-around time for these design requests/changes or construction administration items are as follows:

- Design requests/changes – within a week

- RFIs – within 2 to 3 days

- Submittals – within 2 to 3 days

Differing Situations – Depending on the severity of the situations, however, we have the sense of urgency to resolve items promptly, efficiently, and correctly to ensure that the project design or construction schedule remains unchanged overall.

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

Every project developed by EPS Group conforms to the requirements of the firm’s Quality Assurance Program.

Our process related to specific plans, specifications, and construction documents is extensive, outlining the responsibilities and procedures for delivering a quality product that includes checking and back-checking. We have a rigorous review and redline check/quality control process, which takes place prior to each submittal of any documents at least one week out prior, ensuring that all changes are addressed for each submittal at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% documentation. The quality control process is facilitated with a checklist that is followed to make certain each item is covered during the review, and that all items are checked for specific plans, specifications, and construction documents against company standards and submittal procedures.

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

Procore on this On-Call contract?

EPS Group has extensively utilized and used Procore project management software on multiple projects. It is a great portal for each design professional, owner, and contractor to access, upload, track, and share necessary drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, or project information all in one place where anyone can access it. It

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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 can also be managed to send necessary updates or send notifications that items still need to be reviewed or approved, such as critical construction administration items. Our firm plans on implementing the same for this on-call contract, utilizing the project management tool to coordinate submittals, the directory, documents, drawings, meetings, photos, punch list, RFIs, tasks, etc.

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

Yes, EPS Group dimensions certain enlargement plans and material details within our construction documents, if they are critical elements for constructability of that specific space/area and detail. Our firm, however, typically does not provide a layout plan for larger scale projects, unless it is necessary; we would include that in our original scope of work. Typically, EPS Group dimensions enlargement areas, such as plazas, ramada areas, playgrounds, etc.

Our firm’s design plans, between scaling and dimensioning on Design Drawings, are such that the plan sheets will always have a bar-scale and scale text – such as 1” = 10’-0” for example, for full size 24” x 36” drawings. If these are reduced or printed on smaller sheet sizes, the bar-scale on the drawing is always a good reference to have to actually proportionately scale the drawing with the bar-graph for a quick reference guide. As stated above, EPS Group will also include dimensions to enlargement plans that require a larger amount of detail and references for constructability. All material details are dimensioned for reference. If a layout plan is needed to provide that level of detail, our firm would build that into the scope and fee exercise during the onset of contract negotiations for the on-call task.

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

Yes, EPS Group can put the pictures on the drawings with notes regarding all tie-in location points.

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?

Yes, EPS Group can deliver this type of response deliverable using Bluebeam or other types of software to quickly respond back to owner or contractor RFI questions, efficiently using different colors, diagrams, text responses, and/or drawings for each question raised to eliminate confusion and to see comments from each design profession, owner, or contractor.

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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

ATTACHMENT 3-B: KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSAL

OFFEROR NAME: EPS Group, Inc.

Instructions: Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. This form shall be completed for each key personnel involved in performance of this contract. A separate resume (maximum one (1) page) may be included using the second page of this Attachment.

The resume is to be used to supply relevant information pertaining to the performance of this contract and is to be supplemental to the information below and is not to be used to replace this form.

Tom Snyder, RLA, ASLA

Employee Name

Current Information

Position Currently Held in Firm: Director of Landscape Architecture / Principal

Years With Firm: 17 Years in Current Position: 17

Role Under this Contract: Contract Manager / Principal

Years’ Experience in Role Under This Contract:

Hours per Week of Employee’s Time Dedicated to This Contract:

Will the key personnel be assigned to work on this contract exclusively? If not, indicate the percentage of the key personnel’s time that will be dedicated to this contract.

35%

Identify the primary function(s) of the key personnel in performing the services required by this solicitation.

Tom will be responsible for all elements of project management, including resource allocation, scheduling, budget monitoring, client and agency coordination, public involvement, and sub-consultant management.

Describe the key personnel’s experience in performing the services required by this contract.

Tom’s expertise in urban design – specifically public works, recreational, and community enrichment facilities – brings an invaluable dimension to the design process. He will be involved in master planning, design, construction documentation, and construction administration.

List the key personnel’s job-related training and education.

Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Arizona State University Registered Landscape Architect, Arizona No. 40702 Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards Certified, No. 2150

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ATTACHMENT 3-B: KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSAL

OFFEROR NAME: EPS Group, Inc.

Instructions: Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. This form shall be completed for each key personnel involved in performance of this contract. A separate resume (maximum one (1) page) may be included using the second page of this Attachment.

The resume is to be used to supply relevant information pertaining to the performance of this contract and is to be supplemental to the information below and is not to be used to replace this form.

Valeria Bravo, RLA

Employee Name

Current Information

Position Currently Held in Firm: Senior Project Manager

Years With Firm: 9

Years in Current Position: 9

Role Under this Contract: Senior Project Manager

Years’ Experience in Role Under This Contract:

Hours per Week of Employee’s Time Dedicated to This Contract:

Will the key personnel be assigned to work on this contract exclusively? If not, indicate the percentage of the key personnel’s time that will be dedicated to this contract.

45%

Identify the primary function(s) of the key personnel in performing the services required by this solicitation.

Valeria will be responsible for project management of the design and construction detailing of project contract scope. She will coordinate and manage the design team in meeting schedule deadlines.

Describe the key personnel’s experience in performing the services required by this contract.

Valeria’s experience on municipal projects has provided her critical experience in understanding and implementing specific design strategies to each project to better serve the client/local agency and community.

List the key personnel’s job-related training and education.

Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Arizona State University Registered Landscape Architect, Arizona No. 71207

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Instructions: Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. This form shall be completed for each key personnel involved in performance of this contract. A separate resume (maximum one (1) page) may be included using the second page of this Attachment.

The resume is to be used to supply relevant information pertaining to the performance of this contract and is to be supplemental to the

Alexander Salmins, RLA, ASLA

Position Currently Held in Firm: Project Manager

Years With Firm: 3

Years in Current Position: 3

Role Under this Contract: Project Manager

Hours per Week of Employee’s Time Dedicated to This Contract:

Will the key personnel be assigned to work on this contract exclusively? If not, indicate the percentage of the key personnel’s time that will be dedicated to this contract.

50%

Identify the primary function(s) of the key personnel in performing the services required by this solicitation.

Alexander will serve as project manager and will assist the senior project manager with the design and construction detailing of project contract scope. He will lead the effort managing the design team and meeting deadlines.

Describe the key personnel’s experience in performing the services required by this contract.

Alexander has worked on a multitude of different types of projects, which provides him with essential experience in problem solving complex situations and handling various conditions. He has a wealth of experience in dealing with government clients and their processes. He strives for clear communication and follows thorough QA/QC processes.

List the key personnel’s job-related training and education.

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Sustainability Minor, Ball State University Registered Landscape Architect, Colorado No. 1388

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Description:

General Services Division

Instructions: Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. This form shall be completed for each key personnel involved in performance of this contract. A separate resume (maximum one (1) page) may be included using the second page of this Attachment.

The resume is to be used to supply relevant information pertaining to the performance of this contract and is to be supplemental to the

Alex Buckley, BSLA, ASLA

Years With Firm: 2

Years in Current Position: 2

Role Under this Contract: Project Designer

Hours per Week of Employee’s Time Dedicated to This Contract:

Will the key personnel be assigned to work on this contract exclusively? If not, indicate the percentage of the key personnel’s time that will be dedicated to this contract.

60%

Identify the primary function(s) of the key personnel in performing the services required by this solicitation.

Alex will be responsible for conceptual landscape design, construction documentation, materials calculations, and client collaboration.

Describe the key personnel’s experience in performing the services required by this contract.

Alex’s experience on government projects has provided her with the necessary experience and understanding of the design process, from conceptual planning through construction. Her expertise in different areas of the field – including education, streetscape, park/playground design, and retail – brings creative thinking and functional implementation to the project.

List the key personnel’s job-related training and education.

Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Sustainability Minor, Arizona State University Affiliations: Urban Land Institute; Desert Botanical Garden Landscape School

Available online at: appstate.az.gov Page 16 of 30

Solicitation No. BPM006827

Description:

General Services Division

Instructions: Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. This form shall be completed for each key personnel involved in performance of this contract. A separate resume (maximum one (1) page) may be included using the second page of this Attachment.

The resume is to be used to supply relevant information pertaining to the performance of this contract and is to be supplemental to the

Scarlett Liu, BSLA, ASLA

Years With Firm: 3

Years in Current Position: 3

Role Under this Contract: Project Designer

Hours per Week of Employee’s Time Dedicated to This Contract:

Will the key personnel be assigned to work on this contract exclusively? If not, indicate the percentage of the key personnel’s time that will be dedicated to this contract.

50%

Identify the primary function(s) of the key personnel in performing the services required by this solicitation.

Scarlett will be responsible for site analysis, design development, project management, and client collaboration. She is adept at ensuring projects meet both client expectations and environmental regulations.

Describe the key personnel’s experience in performing the services required by this contract.

Scarlett has eight years of experience as a landscape designer, having worked on transportation, public streetscape, parks and trails, commercial, residential, and school campus projects. She is highly skilled in blending environmental and aesthetic considerations to create functional, beautiful landscapes.

List the key personnel’s job-related training and education.

Master of Landscape Architecture, Arizona State University;

Bachelor of Engineering, Gardening (Landscape Gardening), Beijing University of Agriculture

Available online at: appstate.az.gov Page 17 of 30

Solicitation No. BPM006827

Description:

General Services Division

KEY PERSONNEL RESUMES

(Insert resumes here) epsgroupinc.com EPS Group, Inc. • 1130 N. Alma School Road, Suite 120, Mesa, AZ 85201

Education Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Arizona State University

Registration Registered Landscape Architect, Arizona # 40702

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards Certified # 2150

With EPS Group | Total Experience 17 years | 27 years

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Tom Snyder, RLA, ASLA Contract Manager / Principal

Tom plays a vital role in various phases of prestigious projects – spanning from master planning and design, to construction administration – ensuring seamless execution of both large-scale developments and site-specific endeavors. His expertise includes specialization in community enrichment facilities, allowing him to contribute significantly to the creation of spaces that optimize functionality, aesthetics, and user experience.

Tom consistently delivers innovative solutions that shape environments to meet the unique needs and aspirations of the communities they serve.

• Arizona Department of Transportation US 60: Widening from Silver King to Superior, Streetscape | Superior, AZ US 86: Sells to Fresnal Segment Landscaping

Replanting and San Isidro Segment Landscape Replanting | San Isidro, AZ

• City of Mesa | Mesa, AZ Mesa City Council Chamber Northeast Public Safety Facility Police Headquarters Renovation Red Mountain Shared-Use Path: Loop 202, Power Road to North City Limit Whitman Park Improvements Aripine Park Improvements

• Action Zone Business 40, LLC | Cannon Beach Mixed-Use Development | Mesa, AZ

• Town of Gilbert | Gilbert, AZ Freestone Park Playground Enhancements Lindsay Road Improvements: Pecos Rd to SR 202 Gilbert Rd and Guadalupe Rd Improvements

• City of Peoria | Peoria, AZ Main Library Renovation – Children’s Garden Peoria Fire Station Renovation

• City of Litchfield Park | Litchfield Square, City Park | Litchfield Park, AZ

• City of Maricopa | Edison Road – Industrial Park Design | Maricopa, AZ

• Town of Marana | Marana, AZ Santa Cruz River Shared-Use Path, Phase III Heritage Park Splash Pad

• Town of Chino Valley | Old Home Manor Industrial Park Landscape Character Plan | Chino Valley, AZ

• Town of Queen Creek | Queen Creek, AZ Ocotillo Road Improvements: Recker Road to Power

Road – Crossing Structure Aesthetics Ocotillo Road Improvements: Signal Butte to Ironwood

• Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department | New Vulture Mountain Regional Park – Park Amenities | Wickenburg, AZ

• City of Yuma | Hotel Del Sol, Multi-Modal Transportation Center | Yuma, AZ

• City of Sierra Vista | Fry Boulevard, Road and Streetscape Improvements | Sierra Vista, AZ

• Navajo Health Foundation | Sage Memorial Hospital and Medical Office Building | Ganado, AZ

• Hualapai Nation | Grand Canyon Welcome Center | Grand Canyon West, AZ

• Dignity Health | St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ

Third Avenue Medical Office Building Ivy Brain Tumor Center

• Beatitudes Senior Living Campus Expansion | Phoenix, AZ

• Arizona State University ASU Polytech Prep Academy High School | Mesa, AZ Campus Exterior Signage Master Plan | Tempe, Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa, AZ

• Marana Unified School District | Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 School – Outdoor Learning Environment | Marana, AZ

• Balance of Nature Planned Community | Hurricane, UT epsgroupinc.com EPS Group, Inc. • 1130 N. Alma School Road, Suite 120, Mesa, AZ 85201

Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Arizona State University

Registration Registered Landscape Architect, Arizona # 71207

Time with EPS Group 9 years

Total Experience 17 years

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Valeria Bravo, RLA Senior Project Manager

Valeria has 17 years of professional experience as a Project Manager and Landscape Architect. She has been involved in various project industries, including multi-family development, commercial retail, medical and senior living campuses, education, municipal trails, and park projects. Valeria’s work has provided her valuable experience in implementing specific design strategies to each project to better serve the client and community.

• Arizona Department of Transportation | Palisades Blvd and Saguaro Blvd Sidewalks | Fountain Hills, AZ

• City of Mesa | Mesa, AZ Mesa City Council Chamber Northeast Public Safety Facility Police Headquarters Renovation Red Mountain Shared-Use Path: Loop 202, Power Road to North City Limit Whitman Park Improvements Aripine Park Improvements Fitch Park Improvements

• Action Zone Business 40, LLC | Cannon Beach Mixed-Use Development | Mesa, AZ

• Town of Gilbert | Lindsay Road Improvements:

Pecos Road to SR 202 | Gilbert, AZ

• City of Litchfield Park | Litchfield Park, AZ Litchfield Square – City Park Scout Park Improvements

• Town of Queen Creek | Ocotillo Road Improvements:

Signal Butte to Ironwood Road | Queen Creek, AZ

• City of Sierra Vista | Fry Boulevard, Road and Streetscape Improvements | Sierra Vista, AZ

• City of Yuma | Hotel Del Sol – Multi-Modal Transportation Center | Yuma, AZ

• City of Maricopa | Maricopa, AZ East-West Corridor, SR 347 to Porter Road Edison Road Extension

• Hualapai Nation | Grand Canyon Welcome Center | Grand Canyon West, AZ

• Navajo Health Foundation | Sage Memorial Hospital and Medical Office Building | Ganado, AZ

• Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority | Airport Entry Monument | Mesa, AZ

• Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department New Vulture Mountain Regional Park –

Park Amenities | Wickenburg, AZ Estrella Mountain Regional Park –

New RV Campground | Goodyear, AZ

• Maricopa County Department of Transportation

Palm Lane Landscape Design | Mesa, AZ Northern Pkwy, El Mirage Access Roads |

El Mirage, AZ

• Marana Unified School District | Dove Mountain CSTEM

K-8 School – Outdoor Learning Environment | Marana, AZ

• Arizona State University

ASU Polytech Prep Academy High School | Mesa, AZ Campus Exterior Signage Master Plan |

Tempe, Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa, AZ Wrigley Hall Patio Accessibility | Tempe, AZ Polytechnic Library Improvements | Mesa, AZ

WORK PERFORMED PRIOR TO JOINING EPS GROUP

• Arizona Department of Transportation

SR 202 / SR 51, TI to SR 101 L | Phoenix/Tempe, AZ SR 303L, Camelback to Glendale Rd | Glendale, AZ US 60 Grand Ave, SR 303 to 99th Ave | Surprise, AZ

• City of Tempe | Streetscape Improvements – Broadway Road, Mill Avenue to Rural Road | Tempe, AZ

• City of Peoria | Peoria, AZ Lake Pleasant Parkway, Westwing Parkway to SR 303 L Beardsley Road Connector

• City of Yuma | 16th Street and I-8 Traffic Interchange Improvements | Yuma, AZ epsgroupinc.com EPS Group, Inc. • 1130 N. Alma School Road, Suite 120, Mesa, AZ 85201

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Sustainability Minor, Ball State University

Registration Registered Landscape Architect, Colorado # 1388

Time with EPS Group 3 years

Total Experience 12 years

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Alexander Salmins, RLA, ASLA Project Manager

Alexander has worked in the field of landscape architecture for 12 years, and he has practiced as a licensed landscape architect since 2019. Throughout his career, he has worked on a multitude of different types of projects, including ecological restoration, parks and playgrounds, public sector projects, and commercial development. He now serves as a project manager on a variety of site development projects and helps lead the landscape architecture team.

• City of Litchfield Park | Litchfield Park, AZ Litchfield Square – City Park Scout Park Improvements Litchfield Park Welcome Signs Bus Shelter

• City of Mesa | Mesa, AZ Police Headquarters Renovation Hibbert Parking Garage Renovation Mesa City Council Chamber Red Mountain Shared-Use Path: Loop 202, Power Road to North City Limit

• City of El Mirage | Dysart Road Improvements:

Northern Avenue to Peoria Avenue| El Mirage, AZ

• Action Zone Business 40, LLC | Cannon Beach Mixed-Use Development | Mesa, AZ

• Diversified Partners Recker Road & SR 202 Development | Mesa, AZ Berge Destination at Gateway | Mesa, AZ 3441 East Andy Devine Development |

Kingman, AZ

• Mohr Capital | Summit Business Park, Lot 9 Development, Surprise, AZ

• Wentworth Property Company | Northeast Corner of 59th Avenue and Elliot Road Development | Phoenix, AZ

• Liberty Elementary School District #25 | Liberty Elementary School Landscape Design | Goodyear, AZ

• Streamline Companies | Potato Barn | Goodyear, AZ

• Beatitudes Senior Living Campus Expansion | Phoenix, AZ

• The Crossroads at Gladden Tangerine Center | Marana, AZ

• Power Food Park | New Retail at Guadalupe Road and Power Road | Mesa, AZ

• The Invitation Group | Extended Stay America | Buckeye, AZ

• Mainstreet Expansion Land, LLC | Sunrise Marketplace | Buckeye, AZ

• Sun City Development Group | LaRonde Center | Sun City, AZ

• LGE Design Build | G3 at Copperwing | El Mirage, AZ

• Flint Development | Tucson Commerce Center at Tucson International Airport | Tucson, AZ

• Balance of Nature Planned Community | Hurricane, UT

• The Bamford Companies | Whitewing at Timnath Manor | Timnath, CO

• Weldona Valley School District | School Renovation and Additions | Weldona, CO

WORK PERFORMED PRIOR TO JOINING EPS GROUP

• City of Greenwood Village | Goldsmith Gulch Park | Greenwood Village, CO

• Village Greens Park | Greenwood Village, CO

• Wheatlands Park | Aurora, CO

• Denver Moves | Denver, CO

• Globeville Landing Park | Denver, CO

• Discovery Park | Parke, CO

• East-West Trail | Douglas County, CO epsgroupinc.com EPS Group, Inc. • 1130 N. Alma School Road, Suite 120, Mesa, AZ 85201

Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Sustainability Minor, Arizona State University

Affiliations Urban Land Institute

Desert Botanical Garden Landscape School

With EPS Group | Total Experience 2 years | 10 years

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Alex Buckley, BSLA, ASLA Project Designer

Alex has 10 years of professional experience as a landscape designer, managing the design of Southwestern landscapes that are sustainable and inviting. She has lent her design skills to community parks, multi-use paths, education, public streetscapes, transportation, and hospitality projects. She strives to design well-integrated spaces that reflect the specific characteristics of each site, encouraging user engagement and fulfilling the needs of both the client and the community.

• Arizona Department of Administration | On-Call Civil Engineering Services – Water and Wastewater Improvements

Buckskin Mountain State Park | Parker, AZ River Island State Park | Parker, AZ Alamo Lake State Park | Wenden, AZ

• Arizona Department of Transportation | Palisades Blvd and Saguaro Blvd Sidewalks | Fountain Hills, AZ

• Action Zone Business 40, LLC | Cannon Beach Mixed-Use Development | Mesa, AZ

• City of Litchfield Park | Litchfield Park, AZ Litchfield Square – City Park Litchfield Park Welcome Signs Bus Shelter

• City of Mesa | Red Mountain Shared-Use Path:

Loop 202, Power Road to North City Limit | Mesa, AZ

• Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority | Airport Entry Monument | Mesa, AZ

• Uprise Global | Adobe Dam Sports Complex | Phoenix, AZ

• Liberty Elementary School District #25 | Liberty Elementary School Landscape Design | Goodyear, AZ

• Banner Health | East Mesa Health Center Expansion | Mesa, AZ

• OrthoArizona | Glendale, AZ

• The Mexicano – Restaurant Renovation | Chandler, AZ

• Chemical Strategies, Inc. | Casa Grande Distribution Facility | Casa Grande, AZ

• Capital Investments, LLC | Multi-Family Development | Payson, AZ

• Balance of Nature Planned Community | Hurricane, UT

• Streamline Companies The Nox at Potato Barn | Mesa, AZ Twelve 34 Power Road | Mesa, AZ Oakwood Creative Care Center | Chandler, AZ

WORK PERFORMED PRIOR TO JOINING EPS GROUP

• Hopi Tribe | Replacement Adult Detention Facility |

Keams Canyon, AZ

• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community |

Justice Complex | Scottsdale, AZ

• City of Flagstaff | Pulliam Airport Parking Lot Expansion |

Flagstaff, AZ

• Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority |

Terminal Annex | Mesa, AZ

• Aviation Performance Solutions | New Hangar at

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport| Mesa AZ

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