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HomeMy WebLinkAbout18- RFP Submission - Drought Tolerant Designs for City Medians - WGM GroupPROPOSAL FOR DROUGHT TOLERANT LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DESIGNS FOR CITY MEDIANS APRIL 13, 2018 Lessa Racow, PLA, ASLA Project Manager | Landscape Architect 5 West Mendenhall Street, Ste 202 Bozeman, MT 59715 406-404-4918 lracow@wgmgroup.com Schematic Sketch of Median 12. N Laurel Glen Parkway April 13, 2018 Jessica Ahlstrom Water Conservation Specialist PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771-1230 agenda@bozeman.net Re: Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians Dear Jessica: We are pleased to submit our proposal for the Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians. This is project is a pivotal opportunity to enhance the streetscape of Bozeman. Together with City of Bozeman (City) staff, we will create designs that enhance our streets with aesthetically pleasing medians and lead the State in the use of innovative irrigation and water conservation techniques. Selecting WGM Group (WGM) offers the following advantages: Local Team. National Expertise. Our team offers great value and responsiveness with the national-caliber expertise to bring innovative ideas and quality design to every project. Integrated Design. Our team will lead with Landscape Architects, and has the benefit of in-house expertise of Natural Resource Specialists and Scientists, Planners, and Engineers. This in-house approach provides time saving and immediate coordination which will greatly benefit the project. Design Excellence. Our Landscape Architects have a combined experience of over 60 years. Working together as a team, we bring our accumulative knowledge base to every project, and forge ahead to pioneer design solutions. Staff Involvement. The best designs happen when the client is directly involved. Our process is designed to encourage City staff involvement and good decision making to ensure the final project reflects the City’s vision. Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with a proposal for this project. At WGM, we work cohesively to create and realize great projects. We look forward to working with you. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our qualifications or need any additional information. Sincerely, WGM Group, Inc. Lessa Racow, PLA, ASLA PROJECT MANAGER | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 1 INTRODUCTION For over 50 years, government agencies, municipalities, and private interests have relied on WGM Group for creative design solutions that solve real problems in our communities. We deliver projects based on common sense, strong relationships, political savvy, and solid ethics – qualities that are hard to measure but critical to success. From planning to implementation, we help our clients every step of the way in completing their projects. WGM Group is a local Montana firm, offering over 70 dedicated professionals from our offices in Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell, and Missoula. OUR TEAM We are pleased to provide services for the landscape and irrigation design entirely in-house. Our Landscape Architects are experienced in both landscape design and irrigation design work. This cohesive approach allows us to achieve innovative design and integrate irrigation into the design process earlier than would be possible working with a sub-consultant. Should additional scope and services be needed, we are able to provide civil engineering and natural resources needs. OUR DESIGN & APPROACH At WGM Group we focus on each client’s unique vision and project’s needs. There is no one size fits all approach in our design studio. Our highly experienced Landscape Architecture team will work with City staff to successfully create medians that implement water use efficiency, beautification, and offer a functional maintenance plan. Additional consideration shall be given to assure safe maintenance access at each facility. This vital public infrastructure, when landscaped, provides for traffic calming and public safety making it a crucial project. Finally, the medians and roundabouts will serve as showpieces that highlight the aesthetic beauty that is achievable with low-maintenance drought tolerant plant species and efficient irrigation design. As a result this project will enhance the sense of place and unique identity that is Bozeman. During the design process we will meet with City staff to assure that our design focus aligns with the projects goals. As the design of each median or roundabout progresses, water usage and irrigation design will be considered as plant types and species are selected. Innovative irrigation solutions will be considered and implemented including xeriscape (dry-land), subsurface, root zone, and drip irrigation systems. Through incorporating the irrigation design into the early stages of the landscape design, the design will present the aesthetic beauty of the drought tolerant plant species while demonstrating the City of Bozeman’s sensitivity as a steward of our environment through the implementation of water conservation techniques. Statement of Qualifications1 STAFF INVOLVEMENT The best designs happen when the client is directly involved. Our process is designed to encourage City of Bozeman staff involvement and good decision making to ensure the final project reflects the City’s vision. DESIGN EXCELLENCE Our Landscape Architects have a combined experience of over 60 years. Working together as a team, we bring our accumulative knowledge base to every project, and forge ahead to pioneer design solutions. INTEGRATED DESIGN Our team will lead with Landscape Architects, and has the benefit of in-house expertise of Natural Resource Specialists and Scientists, Planners, and Engineers. This in-house approach provides time saving and immediate coordination which greatly benefit the project. LOCAL TEAM NATIONAL EXPERTISE Our team offers great value and responsiveness with the national-caliber expertise to bring innovative ideas and quality design to every project. Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 2 KEY PERSONNEL Lessa Racow, PLA, ASLA Lessa will serve as the Project Manager and lead our team of Landscape Architects working to design innovative city medians. Lessa is located in our Bozeman office, and is a Landscape Architect with over 14 years of experience. Project experience includes landscape design of medians, roundabouts, stormwater management facilities, bio-swales, rain gardens, and streetscapes. She has experience designing irrigation systems for residences, commercial buildings, and public parks. At the beginning of her career, Lessa spent three years studying and working in Australia. Her time working in such an arid and dry climate, provided her with a great understanding of xeriscape design and innovative water conservation techniques. Her background provides a thorough knowledge of hardy, low-maintenance, and native plant species that thrive in harsh, Montana conditions. Working in a holistic manner, she balances aesthetics with construction feasibility. Bruce Lutz, PLA, ASLA Bruce is a Landscape Architect and graduate of the Harvard School of Design with over 40 years of experience working in Kalispell, the Flathead Valley, and Missoula. He has worked on many drought tolerant and dry-land median and roundabout projects across the state. Bruce brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. Kate Dinsmore, PLA, ASLA Kate Dinsmore is a Landscape Architect and SITES Accredited Professional with over 9 years of experience. As part of WGM Group’s multi-disciplinary team, Kate has worked on a range of projects that focus on building stronger communities, including land use planning projects, recreation and transportation facilities, and site design. Her landscape design experience includes designing medians, roundabouts, streetscapes, and commercial sites. As a graduate of the University of Arizona, Kate is experienced with drought tolerant landscapes and arid environments. Shelly Michalski, LAIT Shelly is a Landscape Designer who recently completed her master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of New Mexico. She has experience working with plant nurseries and drought tolerant design in semi-arid climates. Shelly assists our Landscape Architects during all phases of the design process. Her experience includes work in the public sectors in landscape design. She has a strong work ethic and commitment to quality that has served her well both professionally and academically. Her interests include native plants, new urbanism, agriculture, and sustainability. AVAILABILITY Staff hours will be made available as needed for this project. We understand that the Medians 1, 2, and 3 must be completed within 5 weeks after the notice to proceed. Our staff is available to take on this task. In addition to key personnel listed above, WGM Group consists of over 70-employees that allow us to bring additional in-house services and resources needed to meet deadlines. ADDITIONAL SERVICES WGM Group is a design firm built on the back-bone of civil engineering. Projects needs often change as they mature, and should additional scope and services be needed, we are able to provide services in the following disciplines: Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 3 Project Examples2 Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 4 BROOKS, SOUTH, & RUSSELL STREET MEDIANS The Brooks/South/Russell intersection is in the heart of Missoula’s Midtown. It is a highly developed urban area with many businesses, residences, and the Western Montana Fairgrounds. Fixing “Malfunction Junction,” as the intersection was known statewide, required finding a solution that would meet traffic needs as well as serve adjacent land uses and allow safe pedestrian and bicycle traffic through the corridor. The landscape design of the medians and boulevards features drought tolerant plant species and drip irrigation. The once dreaded “Malfunction Junction” is now a vibrant part of Missoula with improved sidewalks, landscaping, and bike lanes. Since this $6.1 million reconstruction, the area has seen a rise in redevelopment, new businesses, private investment, and the formation of the Missoula Midtown Association, a group of business owners, residents, and community leaders working to further improve the Midtown area. Through innovative design, WGM successfully reconfigured the intersection, meeting the expectations and financial goals of the City. This project won the 2008 ACEC-Montana Engineering Excellence Grand Project Award. Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 5 MILLER CREEK ROUNDABOUT WGM has direct experience designing and evaluating roundabout geometry, including the design of expandable roundabouts. For the Miller Creek Road Improvement project in Missoula, WGM’s traffic analysis showed that a single lane roundabout would function well for many years, but would not accommodate projected traffic levels when the area reached full build-out. Final design was a single lane roundabout, with the diameter and geometry to allow easy conversion to a two-lane roundabout in the future. Ultimately, WGM delivered a well-designed and well-built section of roadway including an expandable roundabout, sidewalks, bike lanes, storm drainage, lighting, and landscaping on time and under budget, while coordinating efforts with FHWA and MDT, who both had oversight roles on the project. This successful project is a xeriscape dry-land roundabout that utilizes drought tolerant plant species and is not irrigated. Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 6 39TH STREET/SW HIGGINS AVENUE MEDIANS The 39th Street/SW Higgins Avenue project reconstructed an important urban arterial street in south Missoula. This project involved designing a complete street by widening the street to add a center turn lane, bicycle lanes, curb, gutter and sidewalk. A comprehensive storm drainage system, and sanitary sewer and irrigation main improvements were added to the corridor. This required complex utility coordination to install a large diameter storm drain in an existing urban right-of-way. This required complex utility coordination to install a large diameter storm drain in an existing urban right-of-way. The median design utilized drought tolerant plant species and drip irrigation. WGM provided project management, design, right-of-way acquisition, bidding, and construction administration services for the project. Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 7 AIRPORT & EXPRESSWAY MEDIANS AND ROUNDABOUT The Airport and Expressway Medians and Roundabout project is located in Development Park in Missoula County. This innovative project incorporated drought tolerant plantings, drip irrigation, and subsurface turf irrigation. The maintenance strip and “curb” were utilized to protect the plants from de-icer and sand as well as dirt and debris kicked up from the road while providing a space for maintenance workers. From a traffic calming perspective, the medians are broken into sections with different patterns and textures eliminating long, linear, and repetitive patterns that could cause drivers to speed up. The medians were designed to focus drivers on the views important to them such as vehicles coming from the driver’s left as they enter the roundabout, rather than traffic entering on the other side of the roundabout. The vegetation in the medians is designed to limit views of vehicles traveling in the opposite direction keeping drivers focused on what’s ahead of them rather than the vehicles on the other side of the median. Please Note: Project designed by Kate Dinsmore while an employee of another firm. Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 8 Resumes3 Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 9 Lessa R. Racow, PLA, ASLA Landscape Architect LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Landscape Architect: Montana 274 CLARB Certified Landscape Architect, No. 23518 EDUCATIONMLA, Landscape Architecture, University of Melbourne, 2005 BA, Studio Art, Mount Holyoke College, 1999 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONSAmerican Society of Landscape Architects COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTGallatin Gateway School Board Bozeman Design Review Board 40-Mile Loop Land Trust, Board of Trustees Member, 2009-2011 QUALIFICATIONS Ms. Racow has 14 years of experience in the landscape architecture field on a wide variety of private and public projects. These include landscape design for residential and commercial buildings, hotels, parking lots, stormwater management facilities/ bio-swales, streetscapes, school playgrounds, parklands, and sports parks. Her experience provides thorough knowledge of hardy low- maintenance and native plant species that thrive in harsh, Montana conditions. Working in a holistic manner, she balances aesthetics with construction feasibility. She takes these important aspects of the project into account at the earliest of the design phase. In addition, careful detail to the relationship of project elements is a common thread through the design process. With this thorough approach, the finished project meets and exceeds design parameters, and reduces the need for design changes during the building process. The result is a well constructed and aesthetically pleasing landscape design that the public can interact with in a safe and pleasing manner. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WGM GROUP, INC., Landscape Architect (<1 Year) Responsible for all aspects of landscape projects, including schematic design, public outreach, design development, team meetings, cost estimating, construction documentation, specifications, and construction administration. FORMESCENT ARCHITECTS, Principal Landscape Architect (3 Years) Responsible for business development, client relations, and project management. Designed landscapes for commercial and residential properties, trails, highways, streetscapes, schools, parklands, urban plazas, transit stops, and parking lots. Provided land planning services for mixed-use developments. Produced master plans and studies, prepared plat documents, facilitated public outreach, and attended project-related municipal meetings and hearings. Developed schematic designs, completed site visits and analysis work, created illustrative drawings including master plans, concept plans, sections, photo visualizations, and perspective renderings. Prepared construction documents, including specifications and cost estimates, and provided construction administration services. inCONTOUR, PLLC, Principal Landscape Architect (4 Years) Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, Inc., Landscape Architect (3 Years) PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Oak Meadows Park, Bozeman, MT • Knolls Community Park, Bozeman, MT • Knolls Linear Park, Bozeman, MT • Woodburn Front Street, Woodburn, OR • Cully Boulevard Improvement, Portland, OR • 137/138th Street Corridor, Vancouver, WA • River Parkway Landscape Design, Portland, OR • Harbor Drive Renovation, Portland, OR • West Burnside/Couch Streets Couplet, Portland, OR • Legacy Plaza, UMW, Dillon, MT • Sherwin Williams, Helena, MT • Valley Commons Lot 7, Bozeman, MT ‘ • TownPlace Suites Hotel, Billings, MT • Brad Daws State Farm, Bozeman, MT • Boring Trail Head Park, Boring, OR • Dyke Property Subdivision, Amsterdam, MT • Eagle Point Estates Mixed Use Development, Manhattan, MT • Hawthorne Park, Milwaukie, OR Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 10 Bruce F. Lutz, PLA, ASLA Senior Landscape Architect LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSLandscape Architect:Montana #73 National CLARB Certificate #695 EDUCATION M.L.A., Master of Landscape Architecture, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, 1975 B.S., Landscape Architecture, University of Virginia, 1973 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSAmerican Society of Landscape Architects Montana / Idaho Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects Montana Board of Landscape Architects (1989-1993) Kalispell Development Corporation, Kalispell, MT Kalispell Rotary Club, Kalispell, MT Somers County Water & Sewer District Board of Directors, Somers, MT, 1987-1989 Depot Park Centennial Sculpture Committee, Kalispell, MT DREAMS Board Member, 1991, Vice President 1993-1999 CLARB/LARE National Exam Grader, San Diego (91), Phoenix (92), Chicago (93), Pittsburgh (96) Meadow Lake Resort Architectural Review Board Stage Ridge Architectural Review Board Flathead Land Trust, Board of Directors, 1994- 2000 The Lakes Architectural Review Committee Columbia Falls Rural Fire Dept. Board of Directors QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Lutz is a professional landscape architect with 43 years of experience. Communication, adaptability and constructability are core concepts in his design and planning work. Participating with a design team as senior landscape architect and site planner is a skill set that fits very comfortably in his tool bag. He was partner-in- charge of landscape architecture, land planning and site-specific design for Architects Design Group (ADG) from 1977 through 1991. While at ADG, Mr. Lutz was involved in a diverse collection of projects including the 1979 and 1987 Update of the Kalispell Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Flathead Valley Community College Campus, Flathead Justice Facility, Earl Bennett Building and numerous hospital and educational facilities. Mr. Lutz founded the consulting firm Sitescape Associates in 1992. Initial projects included a comprehensive development plan for Meadow Lake Resort and several Kalispell Tax Increment Downtown Development Projects, including the Central School Plaza, First Street Improvements, Avenue of the Arts and the Woodland Park Trail Connection and Overlook Project. Other projects that evolved from this work included the Depot Park Expansion Plan and the Lawrence Park Master Plan. Mr. Lutz also leads the planning and implementation of the Kalispell Youth Athletic Complex and Whitefish Athletic Complex, and has been a prime consultant on twelve Community Transportation Enhancement Program projects in the Flathead Valley, Thompson Falls and Chester, Montana. Current Kalispell work includes the master landscape plan for Spring Prairie Phase Four and a master plan addition to the Kidsports Complex. Recent work in Whitefish includes the North Valley Hospital Planned Unit Development, the Second Street TIGER Grant Project, the U.S. 93 Highway Project from Lupfer Avenue to Twin Bridges Road, and the 93 West Corridor Plan. Mr. Lutz is currently working on the Russell Street Improvements Project and major site renovations at Southgate Mall in Missoula. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WGM GROUP, INC., Landscape Architect (3 Years) SITESCAPE ASSOCIATES, Owner/Landscape Architect (24 Years) ARCHITECTS DESIGN GROUP, Partner (15 Years) PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Kidsports Complex Expansion Master Plan, Kalispell, MT • Spring Prairie Phase 4 Landscape Architecture Package, Kalispell, MT • U.S. 93 West Corridor Plan, Whitefish, MT • Russell Street Streetscape and Medians, Missoula, MT • North Valley Hospital Neighborhood Plan and Planned Unit Development, Whitefish, MT • The Lakes (formerly Riverside at Whitefish) Neighborhood Plan and Planned Unit Development, Whitefish, MT • Second Street Tiger Grant Streetscape, Whitefish, MT • Buffalo Hill Terrace and Immanuel Lutheran Home Landscape and Irrigation Renovations, Kalispell, MT • U.S. Highway 93 West, MDT Improvement Plans: Lupfer to Twin Bridges, Whitefish, MT • Glacier Village Planned Unit Development, Meadow Lake Resort, Columbia Falls, MT • Oak Park Place Planned Unit Development, Minot, ND • Elk Ridge Townhomes Plan and Landscape Layout, Minot, ND • Rocky Mountain Laboratory Site Improvement & Campus Plan, Landscape and Irrigation, Hamilton, MT • Libby Riverfront Park Master Plan, Libby, MT • U.S. Highway 93 and U.S. Route 2 Landscape and Irrigation Improvements, Kalispell, MT • 39th Street Landscape and Irrigation Project, Missoula, MT • Hamilton-Victor-Woodside Highway Improvements, Hamilton and Victor, MT Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 11 LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSLandscape Architect:Montana 12710 SITES Accredited Professional EDUCATIONMaster of Landscape Architecture, University of Arizona, 2009 B.S., Biology, Montana State University-Billings, 2006 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Landscape Architects Idaho/Montana ASLA President Elect HONORS/AWARDS 2009 Outstanding Public Service Master’s Report, University of Arizona 2008 3rd Place Mixed-use Development and Riparian Forest, Integrating Habitats 2008 People’s Choice Mixed-use Development and Riparian Forest, Integrating Habitats 2008 Dean’s Choice, University of Arizona Design Excellence COMPUTER SKILLS •AutoCAD •SketchUp •Adobe Photoshop •Adobe InDesign •Microsoft Powerpoint •Adobe Illustrator •ArcGIS QUALIFICATIONS Ms. Dinsmore has more than nine years of experience as a planner and landscape architecture professional. She is a licensed landscape architect and SITES Accredited Professional. As part of WGM Group’s multi-disciplinary team, Kate has worked on a range of projects that focus on building stronger communities, including land use planning projects, recreation and transportation facilities, and site design. She has extensive graphic design skills which provide clients with visual representations of planning and landscape concepts. Her renderings often provide clarity to the public during outreach activities to convey complex concepts in a straight forward manner. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WGM Group Inc., Landscape Architect (7 Years) Responsible for landscape designs and production of renderings, diagrams, and presentation materials for landscape architecture, transportation and planning projects, proposals, and reports. Works on land use development and planning projects. The Landscape Architecture Studio/Rocking M Design, Landscape Designer (1 Year) Developed renderings for local projects using SketchUp and Photoshop to help clients visualize design plans. Designed and drafted planting plans that incorporated native vegetation while minimizing maintenance. Ensign Design, Landscape Designer (1 Year) Created asset inventory and maintenance maps for the newly developed town of Sahuarita, Arizona that provided comprehensive working knowledge of irrigation systems, trail systems, park amenities, and land use areas. Drafted planting plans and construction details. Vision Landscape Architecture, Landscape Designer (1 Year) Developed planting plans for residential and commercial projects using AutoCAD while following guidelines and mitigation requirements of the Native Plant Preservation Ordinance. Conducted native plant inventories that located species protected by local regulations. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Helena Downtown Master Plan, Helena, MT Worked with the Helena community to develop a guiding plan to strengthen downtown by increasing walkability and connectivity, making Downtown a desirable place, and enhancing Downtown as a vibrant destination. Completed three charrettes to engage the public, developed conceptual graphics illustrating the vision for downtown, and produced the final master plan report. North Reserve|Scott Street Master Plan, Missoula, MT Developed a master plan for the industrial North Reserve|Scott Street Urban Renewal District to provide a vision for future development and public infrastructure. Compiled an existing conditions report, incorporated feasibility studies into the master plan concept, established an implementation strategy, and assisted with extensive public outreach activities. Drafted the final Master Plan document. Phyllis Washington College of Education Courtyard and Landscape, Missoula, MT Designed a courtyard for a natural, outdoor preschool classroom, as well as a formal even space. Provided a Missoula theme, representing the different ecosystems and vegetative communities in the area. Provided zones for a variety of children’s activities and spaces for more formal functions. Brooks Corridor Plan, Missoula, MT Created a consistent vision for this highly traveled corridor in Missoula, integrating transportation, land use, and urban design. Developed a streetscape design palette that included elements such as street trees, street lights, landscape materials, and hardscape materials. Kate Dinsmore, PLA, SITES AP Landscape Architect Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 12 EDUCATIONM.A., Landscape Architecture,University of New Mexico, 2016 B.A., Environmental Planning andDesign, Minor in SustainabilityStudies, University of New Mexico,2012, cum laude PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSAmerican Society of Landscape Architects Montana/ Idaho Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects CERTIFICATIONS •Master Naturalist •Landscape for Life: Principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative COMPUTER SKILLS •Adobe Photoshop •Adobe InDesign •Adobe Illustrator •AutoCad •ArcGIS •Google Sketchup •Microsoft Office KNOWLEDGE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: •Native plants •Site analysis •Grading + drainage •Sustainable design •Construction documents •Graphic design •Site planning PLANNING: •Community engagement •GIS Mapping •Master planning •Public presentations •Statistical analysis •Zoning + land use regulations LANGUAGE: •Spanish, limited working proficiency QUALIFICATIONS Ms. Michalski recently completed her masters degree in landscape architecture. Her experience includes work in both the public and private sectors in landscape design and planning. She has a strong work ethic and commitment to quality that has served her well both professionally and academically. Her interests include native plants, new urbanism, agriculture, and sustainability. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WGM GROUP, INC., Landscape Designer (<1 Year) Supports team of landscape architects and planners in the production of landscape designs, renderings, diagrams, and presentation materials for landscape architecture, transportation and planning projects, proposals, and reports. LONE MOUNTAIN CONTRACTING, Landscape Designer (4 Months) Created landscape designs and drafted construction documents for a contracting company specializing in sports facilities. Performed cost estimating, material take offs and renderings for RFPs. SELF-EMPLOYED, Landscape Design Consultant (2.5 Years) Served as consultant for private landscape architecture firms in Albuquerque. Drafted construction documents in AutoCad and created graphics and renderings for webpages and landscape projects using Adobe software. Also as a consultant, worked for Bernalillo County government under the direction of the Open Space Resource Specialist and the Parks & Open Space Planning Manager to prepare site plans and illustrations for Special Use Permits, grant applications, and project proposals for the Parks & Recreation department. PLANTS OF THE SOUTHWEST, Nursery Staff (3 Months) Developed planting plans for residential projects in the Albuquerque Metro Area using the native plant inventory of the Plants of the Southwest nursery. Also acted as cashier and helped maintain the health and appearance of the nursery grounds and plants. BERNALILLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT, Open Space Intern (2.5 Years) Assisted the Planning Manager in prepping for and engaging in community meetings and charettes for the Parks, Recreation, & Open Space plan (PROS plan), a planning document influencing decisions up to the year 2030. Created and followed through on work orders that contributed to the upkeep of Open Space properties. Performed general administrative office duties. LCS HISTORIC STRUCTURES INVENTORY INTERN, National Park Service (3 Months) Travelled to three national historic sites within the Rocky Mountain region to do field assessments on historical structures that were on the National Register of Historic Places. Located registered structures using Trimble, took photos, and made notes regarding their physical condition in order to record the data on the List of Classified Structures electronic database. PROJECT EXPERIENCE McEwen Storm Drainage Pond PERCHA, Albuquerque, NM Completed a Community Forest Project landscape design for an outdoor educational/ recreation area on a 2.5 acre stormwater drainage outfall property for community members, healthcare campus employees and patients. Incorporated habitat considerations for wildlife, storm water management, and urban agriculture. The design is part of a larger network of similar sites that connect back to the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge as PERCHAs (Prescribed Endemic Refuge Connected Habitat Areas). Rendered site plans and construction documents using AutoCad and Adobe software, developed site maps using GIS, and engaged in stakeholder meetings for a design that included trails, an outdoor classroom amphitheater, orchards, native plants, and passive irrigation swales. Shelly Michalski, LAIT Landscape Designer Proposal for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians 13 Attachment4 Proposals for Drought Tolerant Landscape and Irrigation Designs for City Medians Page | 9 ATTACHMENT C: NON-DISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION FORM [name of entity proposing] hereby affirms it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in the performance of work performed for the City of Bozeman, if a contract is awarded to it, and also recognizes the eventual contract, if awarded, will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and that this prohibition shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the [name of entity proposing] employees and to all subcontracts it enters into in the performance of the agreement with the City of Bozeman. Signature of Proposer: Person authorized to sign on behalf of the proposer WGM Group, Inc. WGM Group, Inc.