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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTPLLC - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) CONTRACTORS – ALL TRADES AND SERVICES – PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, STEINER THUESEN PLLC, Due Thursday, August 27th at 3_00 PM MTFrom:Nathan Steiner To:Bozeman Procurement Subject:[EXTERNAL]REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) CONTRACTORS – ALL TRADES AND SERVICES – PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, STEINER THUESEN PLLC, Due Thursday, August 27th at 3:00 PM MT Date:Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:30:48 AM Attachments:STPLLC - RFQ Contractors - All Trades and Servcie - Parks and Recreation Department.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mike, We are pleased to submit our Statement of Qualification in response to the City of Bozeman’sRequest for Qualifications: Contractors - All Trades and Service - Parks and Recreation Department. Our firm is uniquely positioned to support the City’s Parks and RecreationDepartment in its mission to serve the citizens of Bozeman, drawing upon our 42 years of experience in parks, recreation, cemeteries, and forestry-related projects. We are currentlyworking with the Parks Department on Phase 2 of the Bozeman Sports Park and eagerly anticipate maintaining this partnership. Please let me know if you have any issues with the attached file, Thank you, Nathan Steiner|ASLA|CLARB|CGIA Principal/Landscape ArchitectSTEINER THUESEN PLLC 1925 Grand Ave. Suite 105 | Billings, MT 59102 (406) 252-5545 www.steinerthuesen.com LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREIRRIGATION DESIGNGOLF COURSE ARCHITECTURE S T E I N E RT H U E S E N P L L C Request for QualificationsContractors - All Trades and Services - Parks and Recreation Department City of Bozeman August 27, 2026 1925 GRAND AVE. SUITE 105 P.O. BOX 22943 BILLINGS, MT 59104 406/252-5545 FAX 245-9855 August 27, 2026 Katherine Canter, CPRP City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 RE: Request For Qualifications: Contractors – All Trades and Services – Parks and Recreation Department Dear Ms. Canter, We are pleased to respond to your request for qualifications to provide professional services for the City of Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department and potentially other departments. Our office has been involved in parks, recreation, and cemetery planning and design since the firm's founding 42 years ago. We appreciate this opportunity to be considered for upcoming projects. Our planning and design experience is among the most extensive in the region. We have a diverse background of projects that range from sports complexes to single field renovations, cemetery master plans to intimate memorials, streetscapes to pocket parks, and everything in between. Over the past four decades, we have honed our skills through our involvement in a diverse range of project types. We understand the RFQ is intended to establish a list of qualified contractors and professional service providers. Our firm is particularly qualified to support park planning, athletic facilities, cemetery improvements, landscape architecture, irrigation, forestry-related projects, and site development. Projects will include working actively with and supporting the Parks and Recreation Department in their daily efforts to serve the citizens and visitors of Bozeman. Potential projects will be of various size and scope with a maximum value of $79,999. We have provided as much information as possible in our response to demonstrate our unique and diverse experience. We are currently working with the Parks and Recreation Department on the second phase of the Bozeman Sports Park and look forward to continuing our relationship. Thank you for consideration of our qualifications. Sincerely, Nathan G. Steiner, ASLA|CLARB|CGIA Owner TABLE OF CONTENTS A. EXPERIENCE 1 B. FIRM BACKGROUND 10 C. FIRM WORKLOAD 11 D. CLAIMS 12 E. REFERENCES 12 F. APPENDIX A 14 • Nondiscrimination and Equal Pay Affirmation G. RESUMES 15 • Nathan Steiner • Gwen George • Kendall Murie Livingston Youth Soccer Park – photo credit: John Zumpano 1 STEINER THUESEN PLLC A. EXPERIENCE STEINER THUESEN PLLC has provided comprehensive planning, design, and construction administration for numerous parks, recreation, cemetery, and forestry projects throughout Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming for 42 years. With a staff comprised of a licensed landscape architect and two landscape/irrigation designers, we are efficient and able to respond and adapt quickly to provide services for both large and small projects. We actively engage with interest groups, task forces, stakeholders, and agency personnel to foster collaborative efforts and achieve consensus on projects. Prioritizing client input is paramount to our firm’s success. We actively listen to our clients, ensuring that their preferences are accurately reflected in our design solutions. Our extensive background in parks and recreation, cemeteries, and irrigation design, all within the landscape architecture discipline, enables us to develop comprehensive design solutions that consider diverse perspectives of the entire project. We have the ability to envision the project from the initial concept plan to the placement of a single soccer goal or headstone. We view our role in these types of projects as a unique opportunity, wherein numerous design elements, both natural and man-made, require coordination. Through this endeavor, we successfully create site development plans or solutions that result in a unique sense of place, which can be maintained with reasonable effort. Our planning, design, and construction administration include the following: Landscape Architectural Services • Trail System Planning • Park Design • Commercial Landscape Architecture • Water Feature Design • Naturalistic Ornamental Landscape Design • Native Landscape Restoration Design • Master Planning • Construction Document Preparation • Three-Dimensional Modeling • Cost Estimating Cemetery Planning and Design Services • Facility Expansion Master Planning • New Facility Master Planning • Entry & Signage Design • Columbarium Design Athletic and Recreational Planning and Design Services: • Sports Field Remodel • New Construction • Natural Turf Surfaces • Artificial Turf Surfaces • Maintenance Plans Irrigation Design • Irrigation System Design • Piping Systems • Pump Stations and Controls • Automated Water Supply Systems • Filtration • Sprinkler Equipment Selection • Central Control Systems • Certified Irrigation Auditing Construction Administration Services • Bidding and Award Recommendation • Project Administration • Submittal and Shop Drawing Review • Construction Observation • Record Drawings SIMILAR SIZE, TYPE, AND COMPLEXITY The following is a selection of our projects that include a broad range of parks & recreation, cemeteries, irrigation design, and traditional landscape architecture. We anticipate that these would be similar in size, type, and complexity as the projects that this RFQ would address. Some projects are much larger but contain smaller components that would apply. Each project 2 STEINER THUESEN PLLC demonstrates our outstanding ability to develop thorough planning studies that carry over into detailed design and construction administration: Bozeman Sports Park Bozeman, Montana Client: City of Bozeman Contact: Addi Jadin, Park Planner 406-582-2908 STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided master planning services as part of a multi-disciplinary design team for a new 80-acre sports park. The park will service a diverse user group offering playfields for soccer, rugby, and lacrosse. In addition to sports fields, several other amenities will be provided including a dog park, walking paths, playgrounds, a splash pad, restroom and concession building as well as open space for un-programmed recreational opportunities with the overall goal of creating a regional sports park that looks and feels like a neighborhood park. STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided input on all aspects of the site and landscape plan with an emphasis on water use projections and storage as well as the irrigation control system and pump stations. Multiple versions of the conceptual site plan were developed through user group meetings. As the project progressed into the construction document phase, STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided all landscape architectural design outside of the athletic fields as well as the irrigation design for the entire development. A low maintenance lawn seed mix was chosen for use off the playfields to minimize water use and maintenance efforts while providing a well-kept look and feel. STEINER THUESEN PLLC is currently providing design and construction administration for the second phase of expansion of the park. This effort includes landscape and irrigation design for the perimeter of the fields, the central circulation area, and parking area on the south end of the complex. Hydraulic calculations were performed to ensure that the current pumping equipment on the north end of the park could satisfy the flow and head conditions of Phase 2. Livingston Youth Soccer Park Livingston, Montana Client: Livingston Youth Soccer Association Contact: Jeff Dickerson 406-220-3011 STEINER THUESEN PLLC was retained to provide assistance in site selection, develop a master plan, prepare construction documents and assist during construction of a new 20-acre soccer complex for the Livingston Youth Soccer Association and the City of Livingston. Through the process of collecting site information and meeting with different stakeholders, a master plan was developed that achieved the goals set forth by the soccer committee and the community. The goals included the construction of 4 fields, adequate parking, a pavilion with a concession area, restroom facilities, meeting and changing rooms, and landscaping. The site that was selected presented several challenges in terms of grading and drainage as well as layout of the fields and surrounding amenities. STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided all aspects of the site design. The underlying goal of the soccer fields is to develop a turf that will grow as fast or faster than it is being worn off through play. This will be accomplished by strict construction standards and by the incorporation of amendments to produce a growing medium capable of sustaining healthy turf. Bozeman Sports Park Master Plan Livingston Youth Soccer Park 3 STEINER THUESEN PLLC Dudley Key Sports Complex Pinedale, Wyoming Client: Town of Pinedale/Jorgensen (subconsultant to Jorgensen) Town Contact: Kevin Mitchell, Public Works Supervisor 307-367-2348 Jorgensen Contact: Brian Gray, PE. 6548-367-307 Multi-Use athletic complex- 11 acre site in use almost every day of the year. The fields see heavy traffic during soccer, softball, and baseball season. Farmer’s markets, a playground, and concession stands serve the community year-round. Walking paths are used for cross-country skiing in winter and strolls and runs in the summer. A small reservoir within the complex is host to seasonal swimmers, fishers, and ice-skaters. A master plan for the site was developed initially. This was followed by design and construction of the first phase which included a soccer field, baseball field, and two adult softball fields. The next phase will include an additional soccer field and an additional adult softball field. STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided master planning, construction document preparation, and construction administration services as part of a multi-disciplinary design team for the new complex. Bicentennial Park Softball Complex Improvements Gillette, Wyoming Client: Campbell County Contact: Kevin Geer, Parks Superintendent 307-682-7406 STEINER THUESEN PLLC is the lead consultant for a multi- disciplinary team that prepared plans and specifications for the backstop, dugout, central spectator, and storm water improvements at the multi-field complex. Backstops and dugouts were in excess of 50 years old and in desperate need for an upgrade. In addition, summer thunder storms would typically stop play for the day as the surface flows would drain to the infield and flood the spectator area. Backstops with removable netting were installed along with custom dugouts. An overhead net canopy was installed to protect spectators. The central spectator area was completely re-designed to improve circulation and accommodate storm events all while working around existing light poles and control panels. Existing storm water infrastructure was renovated and made useable for the improvements. The redesigned spectator area also includes a grass area and shelter. Antelope Valley Playground Renovation Gillette, Wyoming Client: City of Gillette Contact: Alex Bresina, Project Manager 307-686-5265 STEINER THUESEN PLLC is the lead consultant for a multi- disciplinary team that prepared plans and specifications for this neighborhood park renovation. Improvements include new ADA accessible pathways, playgrounds for children in grades K- 2 and 3-6, site furnishings, landscape and irrigation, parking improvements and a restroom facility. Funding for the project is provided by the City of Gillette and LWCF funds. Dudley Key Sports Complex Bicentennial Park Softball Complex Antelope Valley Park Playground & Site 4 STEINER THUESEN PLLC Centennial Park Billings, Montana Client: City of Billings Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands Contact: Cole McQuillan, Superintendent 406-657-8367 STEINER THUESEN PLLC was retained by the City of Billings Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands to provide design development, construction document and construction administration services for Centennial Park. The original master plan for the park was completed in the 1980’s and updated in 2015. The park is 28 acres in size with 18 acres of undeveloped. This project completes the development of the park adding several exciting amenities. The existing amenities included four baseball fields, parking, restrooms, and storage. The new development replaces the gravel parking with pavement, provides a new storage facility, adds two multi-use fields, and a six acre dog park that includes separate spaces for little and big dogs as well as an agility area, drinking areas, and shade structures. The dog park also functions as a storm water detention facility for the paved parking areas in the park and surrounding neighborhood. Other amenities include a basketball/pickleball court, playground, splash pad, two large shelters, a new restroom facility, benches, a central kiosk, bike racks, and custom monument sign. STEINER THUESEN PLLC worked in conjunction with the parks and forestry departments to develop a plan for arboretum plantings that will become a demonstration area for park users to learn about different types of trees that grow in the Billings area. Central & Pioneer Parks Tennis & Pickleball Courts Billings, Montana Client: City of Billings Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands Contact: Cole McQuillan, Superintendent 406-657-8367 STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided full design and construction administration services for the construction of two post-tension concrete tennis/pickleball complexes for the City of Billings. Central Park: 3 Tennis Courts, 1 Pickleball Court Pioneer Park: 6 Tennis Courts Stodden Park Improvements Butte, Montana Client Butte Silver Bow Parks and Recreation Contact: J.P. Gallagher, Chief Executive 406-497-6571 STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided full landscape architectural design services on this park renovation project. Two main public spaces were created. The first included replacement of the play structures with a new, inclusive playground that includes two separate areas for children ages 2 – 5 and 5 – 12. The design takes into consideration physical, cognitive, communication, social- emotional, chronic health conditions, and sensory disabilities. This regional playground is one of the largest in the state. A second space was created between the pool and the carousel. It includes raised planters, bike racks, drinking fountains, lighting, renovated tennis courts and a plaza with colored pavers forming a harp reminiscent of the Columbia Gardens. Two smaller shelters are provided near the playground and a large shelter that takes its cue from the old Columbia Gardens dance hall was Centennial Park – Small Dog Area Pioneer Park Tennis Courts Stodden Park Playground Renovation 5 STEINER THUESEN PLLC designed for the central plaza area. The tennis courts were resurfaced and basketball hoops were added to create a multi-use space. Bleachers were also provided to support tournaments and other organized recreational activities. The storm water retention area is unique as it doubles as an ice rink and walking path depending on the time of year. Both the plaza and the rink incorporate permeable pavers. Shoshone Avenue Beautification Gillette, Wyoming Client: City of Gillette Contact: Toby Fisks, Project Manager 307-686-5265 Design efforts for this streetscape project included the removal of rock mulch at boulevards and medians. Struggling plant material was replaced. New rock much was installed along with boulders in the medians. Low water use sod was used in the boulevards. The entire irrigation system for the project was replaced. The project will be implemented in three phases with the initial phase currently under construction. STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided full design services and has retained a local civil engineering firm to assist part time with construction administration. Boxelder Road Concept Master Plan Gillette, Wyoming Client: City of Gillette Contact: Toby Fisk, Project Manager 307-686-5265 The City of Gillette retained STEINER THUESEN PLLC to develop the landscape master plan for a five mile section of Boxelder Road. The planned treatments are to influence and direct future developments adjacent to the road. Xeriscape plant palettes were developed for use in the different landscape treatments to demonstrate the ability to retain aesthetically pleasing landscapes while minimizing water use. Bioswales were also developed to provide pre- treatment of surface water prior to infiltration or discharge into the storm water system. Three different treatment zones were established along the road corridor. The treatment zones vary from different paving treatments, plant sizes and types, to establishment of locations for public art. Sizes and types of trees vary in the different treatment zones as well. A living snow fence was designed for the southwest portion of the Campbell County Cam-Plex along Boxelder Road to help minimize drifting onto the road. The project was separated into eleven different phases. Brooks Street Greenspace Sheridan, Wyoming Client: Sheridan Country/Morrison-Maierle Contact: Tim Brugger, PE Transportation Planner 307-657-7708 Brooks Street had been closed for several years due to its steep grade, which created hazardous conditions for both automobiles and pedestrians. The street separated the Sheridan County Courthouse from its primary parking lot. As part of a multi- disciplinary design team, STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided Shoshone Avenue Streetscape Concept Boxelder Road Master Plan Brooks Street Greenspace 6 STEINER THUESEN PLLC comprehensive landscape architectural design services. This included site planning, grading, retaining wall layout, site furnishing selection, and planting and irrigation design. Site grading proved challenging from an accessibility standpoint. Ultimately, a central accessible route was implemented to ensure safe use for all. The final plan included a central plaza area accessible at the second story level of the courthouse which can be used by employees during office hours and citizens at all times of the day. An overhead trellis provides filtered shade and a sense of enclosure. A small, elevated stage serves as an area for meetings and performances. Sidewalks switch back and forth across the site as one makes their way from the bottom to the top of the space. These alternating walkways created distinct areas for plantings and public art displays. Benches, tables, trash receptacles, handrails and lighting all play off a central color and style, creating a cohesive feel throughout the space. Native and well-adapted plant materials have been utilized in the space, which has demonstrated remarkable success to date. Drip irrigation, coupled with a smart controller, effectively reduces water consumption while simultaneously maintaining a thriving landscape. Mountain View Cemetery Expansion Riverton, Wyoming Client: Mountain View Cemetery District Contact: Rose Stanbury, President 307-851-9247 STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided master planning, construction document preparation, and full construction administration services for the 13 acre cemetery expansion. The Master Plan was completed in 2020 with implementation spanning an additional four years. • Phase 1 – Site Grading, Road Alignments, Fencing, and Restoration Seeding – 2021. • Phase 2 – Irrigation Sleeving and Road Construction – 2023. • Phase 3 – Trees, Grass, and Irrigation – 2024. • Phase 4 – Platting and Monumentation – Spring 2025 (Owner Provided) Greenhill Cemetery Columbarium Garden Laramie, Wyoming Client: City of Laramie, Parks & Recreation Contact: Scott Hunter, Parks Manager 307-721-5257 STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided master planning and construction document preparation for a new columbarium garden. The project includes a central gathering area, custom designed and prefabricated columbaria (1,176 niches above ground), multiple memorial features with in ground urns (226 niches), walkways, seating areas, and landscaping. The construction document package (29 sheets) is set up for three different phases of construction. The initial phase of construction is anticipated in late 2027. Mountain View Cemetery Expansion Master Plan Greenhill Cemetery Columbaria Garden Concept Plan 7 STEINER THUESEN PLLC Lakeview, Bethel, Jewish/IOOF Cemeteries Irrigation Master Plan & Construction Cheyenne, Wyoming Client: City of Cheyenne, Community Events and Recreation Department Contact: Nathan Chapman, Cemetery Division Manager 307-637-6402 STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided master planning, construction document preparation, and construction administration services for this critical project that included the following: • 40 acres of irrigation system renovation across three adjacent cemeteries. • Central irrigation control system. • Four booster pumps • Recycled wastewater Sunflower Park Irrigation Improvements Gillette, Wyoming Client: City of Gillette Contact: Toby Fisk, Project Manager 307-686-5265 STEINER THUESEN PLLC was retained to provide irrigation design services for the irrigation system replacement at Sunflower Park. The turf conditions in the park have degraded over time due to the high salt levels in the irrigation water. Accumulation of salts in the soils has restricted infiltration as well as drainage of the soils which has been detrimental to both the turf as well as plant material. Custom fertilizer and amendment recommendations were prepared which included fertigation. The new irrigation system was designed to allow the City to comply with water restrictions that have been imposed multiple times in the last few years. Zoning of the irrigation system and programming allows the City to shut down individual irrigation zones based on the restriction level being imposed and priority. Compliance with water use restriction is accomplished by priority: A: Trees & Planters, B: Pathway, Playgrounds & Shelters, C: Athletic Fields, and D: Open Space & Lawn along drainage way. North 27th Street Improvements- Irrigation Bozeman, Montana Client: Greater Gallatin Contractors, Inc Contact: Mark Haarer, Owner 406-570-3748 STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided full irrigation design services for this project. The design meets the current requirements set forth in the City of Bozeman’s current “Landscape and Irrigation Performance and Design Standards”. Lakeview Cemetery Irrigation Sunflower Park Irrigation Priorities N27th Street Irrigation Coverage Plan 8 STEINER THUESEN PLLC Northwest College Irrigation System Evaluation Powell, Wyoming Client: Northwest College Contact: Colby Schaefer, Facilities Supervisor 307-754-6116 STEINER THUESEN PLLC provided a campus wide irrigation system evaluation (29 acres). Soils and water samples were tested to match irrigation practices with soil infiltration rates and to determine if there was any salt build up in the soils. A summary of the final recommendations included the following. • Specific adjustments o Straighten all heads and remove any obstructions that are deflecting the spray pattern. o Adjust arc and radius of heads to minimize overspray onto walkways and buildings as well as ensure all lawn and landscape areas are receiving proper coverage. o Ensure that all heads on each zone have matching nozzles to ensure matched precipitation rates (MPR). o Adjust run times on zones that are part circle vs. full circle. In general, run times on full circle heads should be double that of part circle heads. o Replace pumps with equipment capable of providing proper flow at the required pressure- rotors: 60 - 70 PSI. § This will require fine tuning and adjustment of the pressure at each zone using the flow control handle to ensure spray zones, etc. aren’t operating over 30 PSI after the increased pressure is realized. § If pressure is increased on several of the larger areas (Recreation Fields, Trapper Field, Frisby, Science & Math, etc.) the layout is adequate to provide uniform application of water. § New pumps should include variable frequency drives to conserve as much power as possible and to increase the longevity of the piping system. o Remove mismatched heads so the same head and matching nozzles are used on specific zones. o Ensure 30 psi max at spray zones. o Separate planter zones from lawn zones. o Fine tune each zone over time, both coverage and run-time. This would be much easier to accomplish using a Central Irrigation Control System. o Install rain sensors to shut down irrigation during storm events. o Install wind sensors to stop irrigation at a pre-determined speed to minimize overspray onto buildings. Mount Pisgah Cemetery Water Conservation Master Plan Gillette, Wyoming Client: Campbell County Cemetery District Contact: Darin Edmonds, Sexton 307-682-3125 Mount Pisgah Mount Pisgah Cemetery has historically relied on two different water sources for irrigation. Potable water, purchased from the City of Gillette, has been the main source supplemented by ground water pumped from wells located on the cemetery property. STEINER THUESEN PLLC was retained to develop a water conservation and usage master plan in an effort to reduce the amount of potable water used to irrigate the Cemetery. Northwest College Irrigation System Evaluation Mount Pisgah Water Storage Tank 9 STEINER THUESEN PLLC Water for the cemetery is pumped from the Wasatch and the Fort Union aquifers. Neither aquifer produces water that is ideally suited for irrigation. However, when combined at the proper ratio, negative aspects of each of the sources cancel one another out resulting in water that is better suited for irrigation than when the two sources are used separately. Replacing formal planting areas and the current lawn mix with low maintenance plants and low water requirement turf was explored. The return on investment did not justify these changes. It was determined that focusing on water management would produce better cost/benefit results. Following the completion of the master plan, a 500,000 water storage tank was installed. Landscaping is provided to help soften its impact on the local neighborhood. To date, the Cemetery has been successful in completely eliminating its need for potable water. This gives the Cemetery greater flexibility with its irrigation practices as well as removes a large demand from the City’s potable water supply. City of Billings Parks Irrigation Improvements Billings, Montana Client: City of Billings Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands Contact: Cole McQuillan, Superintendent 406-657-8367 The City of Billings, Parks, Recreation & Public Lands Department retained STEINER THUESEN PLLC to plan and design irrigation systems for 19 Parks and Mountview Cemetery. The project scope included design of fully automated pump stations, irrigation systems, and construction management during the installation process. The initial phase of construction included the seven largest parks. After a pause, several additional irrigation systems that were previously designed have been installed in the following parks: 1) Veterans, 2) North, 3) Ponderosa, 3) Gorham, 4) Grandview, and 5) Millice. The sixth park, Evergreen, is currently in the bid package preparation and should be under construction this fall. With the completion of Evergreen Park, 13 of the original 19 irrigation systems will be installed and operational. STEINER THUESEN PLLC understands that this RFQ is intended to establish a pool of qualified firms to provide professional services to the Parks, Recreation, Aquatics, Cemetery, and Forestry divisions. Our firm's experience in park planning, athletic facility design, cemetery planning, landscape architecture, irrigation, and construction administration positions us to respond quickly and effectively to projects of varying size and complexity. PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Nathan Steiner ASLA|CLARB|CGIA – Principal Landscape Architect: Nathan is a registered Landscape Architect and holds National CLARB certification. He is also a certified golf irrigation auditor providing auditing services to golf courses, parks, cemeteries, and large commercial developments. His focus has been providing master planning and the production of complete development packages that include site layout, grading, hardscape, landscape, irrigation, and site furnishing plans for projects ranging from intimate memorials and small public spaces to regional parks and multi-sport athletic facilities. Over the past 29 years Nathan has provided design and construction document preparation as well as construction administration services for parks, athletic complexes, cemeteries, and large-scale turf irrigation projects. Nathan will function as the project landscape architect and task leader working directly with other team members. He Stewart Park Irrigation Plan 10 STEINER THUESEN PLLC will provide day-to-day direction for staff. Nathan will also be the main point of contact between the City and STEINER THUESEN PLLC. Gwen George – Designer: As a graduate landscape designer, Gwen has contributed to every design effort undertaken by the firm in the past 30 years including many cemeteries, numerous golf courses, major athletic parks, and public schools. Gwen earned her Bachelor of Landscape Design from Montana State University in 1995. She is an expert in the use of our CAD systems and equipment allowing her to produce complex technical drawings quickly and efficiently through the use of this specialized software and hardware. Gwen will assist with production work associated with each project. Kendall Murie – Designer: He holds a Master of Landscape Architecture and Bachelor of Environmental Biology degrees. Kendall has been with our firm for one year and has made a major impact. His creativity and enthusiasm are put to use on a regular basis. He is certified as a CAD operator as well as an irrigation designer. Kendall’s experience in green stormwater infrastructure and managing crews allows him to understand how project components fit together and the organization required for success. His experience working with multiple teams and coordinating project stakeholders is of great benefit to our clients. He has put this knowledge and experience to good use while providing design and construction administration services for several of our projects. Kendall will assist with production work and construction administration associated with each project. Our staff is dedicated to producing documents of clarity and precision. Their extensive training, experience and dedication assure our clientele of high quality services. STEINER THUESEN PLLC is currently providing design and construction period services for Phase 2 of the Bozeman Sports Park, giving our team direct, current experience working with the City's Parks and Recreation Department, its standards, its review process, and its project objectives. In addition to the Bozeman Sports Park, STEINER THUESEN PLLC has participated in City of Bozeman Landscape and Irrigation Code Review discussions and provided review and feedback on several occasions over the last 10 years. B. FIRM BACKGROUND History and Philosophy STEINER THUESEN PLLC is a Landscape and Golf Course Architectural Firm located in Billings, Montana. The principal is a Registered Landscape Architect who has practiced in Montana and the Northern Rocky Mountain Region for over 29 years providing the firm with a thorough understanding of the region’s unique climate, plant materials and construction challenges. Founded in 1984, the practice has focused on providing landscape architectural design services with special attention given to client responsiveness and quality of the constructed product. The firm provides a full range of services including master planning, site design, construction document preparation, estimating, and periodic construction observation. STEINER THUESEN PLLC has completed a wide range of projects at a variety of scales for both private and public clients. Recent contracts have enlisted the firms' services for community and regional parks, sports facilities, new construction and remodeling of golf courses, site improvements for retail centers and state universities, and major irrigation projects. Our experience with construction of projects is invaluable in developing realistic budgets, buildable plans, and accurate cost estimates for planning and design projects. 11 STEINER THUESEN PLLC Facility Our office is located at 1925 Grand Avenue Suite 105, and is fully equipped to provide automated design, CAD, estimating and word processing. Project and Cost Estimating History Over the past five years STEINER THUESEN PLLC has designed in excess of ten million dollars of landscape and site improvements. Our track record of estimated construction costs to bids received deviated less than 3% over the same period. Projects for which we have been the prime consultant and have been retained for a full scope of services have been successfully designed and completed on time and with a minimum of change orders. Specialized Expertise As landscape architects, the focus of our work is the outdoor environment. We are uniquely qualified to design outdoor spaces and landscapes. In addition to site architecture and planning, our specialized expertise includes turfgrass culture, earthwork design, horticulture, turf irrigation, and drainage design. We are frequently retained to provide these services as consultants by architectural and engineering firms. Irrigation system evaluation and auditing is one of many services that sets us apart from other firms. We have been providing these services for over 10 years. The information gathered and knowledge gained from these efforts is applied to our irrigation designs consistently improving our services. Our irrigation design services are unmatched in the region. As experienced professionals, we are confident in our ability to provide the analytical, planning, design, and project management skills needed in a consultant. We have repeatedly demonstrated our ability to address assignments in a comprehensive manner and to furnish attractive, maintainable, and functional design solutions. We aren’t typically required to bond projects as professional design service providers. Our 42 years of experience in providing landscape architectural design services to numerous repeat clients serve as a testament to our enduring stability in the marketplace. At this time, we are not actively using Generative AI for fulfillment of our professional design services. We do use it occasionally to proofread letters and proposals. If in the future we consider incorporating Generative AI into our designs, we would not do so without securing approval from the City’s representative. C. FIRM WORKLOAD We are currently running at or just below full capacity with design projects as well as projects under construction. Several construction projects are nearing completion, which will provide us with the necessary time to accept additional work. We take pride in meeting project deadlines. In my 29 years of experience, I am aware of only one deadline that we did not meet. We often work as a member of multi-disciplinary teams on projects with tight deadlines. Timely delivery of products is of utmost importance on all of our projects and will be on your projects as well. We look forward to the development of a mutually agreeable schedule for each project that we may be retained on. Project budgets are a reality and critical to the success of any project. Our typical design process includes a budget confirmation at multiple milestones throughout the project to ensure the project is, and continues heading in the right direction financially. Cost estimating at different 12 STEINER THUESEN PLLC points along the project timeline helps identify potential problems allowing sufficient time to make necessary adjustments. Design fees are reviewed on a regular basis by our office and project managers to ensure we are tracking in line with the approved budgets and scope of services. D. CLAIMS In the past ten years, STEINER THUESEN PLLC has not been assessed or required to pay liquidated damages. In fact, our firm hasn’t ever been assessed liquidated damages. We take our contractual obligations seriously and perform our services accordingly. STEINER THUESEN PLLC maintains the required insurance coverages spelled out in the sample agreement. E. REFERENCES Our extensive experience working with citizens, local governments, and boards sets us apart as a landscape architectural design firm. We value building positive client relationships and encourage you to contact any of our previous clients. We have provided repeat services for many of our clients since the early beginnings of our firm. Ten references for projects completed with the past five years follows. 1. Dudley Key Sports Park Kevin Mitchell, Public Works Supervisor Town of Pinedale kevinmitchell@townofpinedale.us 2348-(307) 367 2. Forestvale Cemetery Master Plan Bob Richards, Supervisor Forestvale Cemetery WRICHARDS@lccountymt.gov 8513-(406) 457 3. Antelope Valley Playground Renovations Alex Bresina, Project Manager City of Gillette alexb@gillettewy.gov 5265-(307) 686 4. Bozeman Sports Park City Reference: Addi Jadin, Park Planner & Development Manager City of Bozeman Parks & Recreation AJadin@bozeman.net 2908-(406) 582 Consultant Reference: (STPLLC was a subconsultant) Zach Lowe PE Stahly Engineering & Associates, Inc zlowe@seaeng.com 8594-(406) 522 13 STEINER THUESEN PLLC 5. Mountview Cemetery Expansion Master Plan and Implementation Rose Stanbury, President Mountain View Cemetery District rosestanbury@hotmail.com (307) 851-9247 6. Greenhill Cemetery Columbarium Garden Scott Hunter, Parks Manager City of Laramie SHunter@cityoflaramie.org 5257-(307) 721 7. Shoshone Avenue Beautification Toby Fiske, CAPM City of Gillette tobyf@gillettewy.gov 5265-(307) 686 8. Centennial Park Billings Cole McQuillan, Superintendent City of Billings Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands mcquillanc@billingsmt.gov (406) 657-8367 9. Bicentennial Park Softball Complex Improvements Kevin Geer CPSI, Parks Superintendent Campbell County Parks & Recreation kevin.geer@campbellcountywy.gov 7406-(307) 682 10. Brooks Street Greenspace Tim Brugger PE, Sr. Transportation Planner Morrison-Maierle tbrugger@m-m.net 7708-(307) 675 Appendix A NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY AFFIRMATION ____________________________________(name of entity submitting) 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 and acknowledges and understands the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring and treatments or proposer’s employees and to all subcontracts. In addition, ____________________________________(name of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act). ______________________________________ [Name and title of person authorized to sign on behalf of Respondent] STEINER THUESEN PLLC STEINER THUESEN PLLC Nathan G. Steiner, Owner Rev. 8/26 Nathan G. Steiner |ASLA|CLARB|CGIA Landscape Architect - Principal Nathan is a licensed Landscape Architect holding national CLARB certification with registration in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. He is also certified as a golf irrigation auditor by the Irrigation Association. Nathan’s focus is planning and design of projects ranging from intimate memorials and small public spaces to regional parks, multi-sport athletic facilities, and complex automated turf irrigation systems. His design of improvements for cemeteries, including full development of new cemeteries and expansions, are regionally recognized. Nathan’s background and experience give him the ability to effectively manage projects as well as lead multi-disciplinary design teams on larger projects for both private and public clients. His design and technical skills allow him to envision the big picture yet focus on the key details that are important to sensitive design execution. His experience includes evaluation of existing sites with recommendations and cost estimating for improvements. Nathan has provided project management during both design and construction period services for many of the largest projects that the firm has completed over the last 25 years. Project Experience • Bozeman Sports Park Phase 1 & 2- Bozeman, MT • Brigham Young University - Idaho Playfields Feasibility Study and Master Plan- Rexburg, ID • Campbell County South Campus Soccer Field- Gillette, WY • Centennial Park Master Plan, Design, & Construction – Helena, MT • Centennial Park Planning, Design, and Construction – Billings, MT • Central Park Tennis & Pickleball Courts- Billings, MT • Dudley Keys Sports Complex Planning, Design, and Construction- Pinedale, WY • Gillette College Synthetic Turf Soccer Complex- Gillette, WY • Kelly Walsh Athletic Complex- Casper, WY • Kidsport Athletic Complex (1996), Expansion (2019)- Kalispell, MT • Livingston Youth Soccer Park- Livingston, MT • Montana State University - Billings NCAA Soccer Field- Billings, MT • Montana State University - Billings NCAA Women’s Softball Field- Billings, MT • Montana State University Intramural Fields- Bozeman, MT • Pioneer Park Tennis Courts Replacement – Billings, MT • Spring Meadow Lake Nature Center Master Plan & Phase 1 Improvements – Helena, MT • Stodden Park Planning, Design, and Construction – Butte, MT • Uinta County School District No. 1 Soccer Complex Concept Master Plan- Evanston, WY • Wright High School Practice Football Field Renovation- Wright, WY • Antelope Valley Park Playground Renovation- Gillette, WY • Boxelder Road Concept Master Plan- Gillette, WY • Shoshone Avenue Beautification- Gillette, WY • Crown Hill Cemetery Expansion Planning & Design – Powell, WY • Douglas Park Cemetery Expansion Planning, Design, and Construction – Douglas, WY • Evanston Cemetery Expansion Master Plan & Ph 1 Implementation– Evanston, WY • Glenrock Cemetery Expansion Master Planning and Design – Glenrock, WY • Greenhill Cemetery Columbarium Garden– Laramie, WY Registration Landscape Architect: Montana: #143, 1998 Wyoming: #LA-093C, 2016 Idaho: #LA-16816, 2016 CLARB Certification: #5011, 2005 Education Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Magna Cum Laude University of Idaho, 1997 Awards ASLA Certificate of Merit, 1996 ASLA Certificate of Merit, 1997 Professional Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) ID/MT Chapter of ASLA Peaks & Prairies Golf Course Superintendent Association (former Board Member) Member – Montana Board of Architect & Landscape Architects, 2013 – present Certifications Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA), #42933 Toro Lynx & Site Pro Centralized Golf Irrigation Control Certified Rain Bird IQ Operator & Technician Certified Rain Bird Maxicom Specifier & Installer Certified Rev. 8/26 Project Experience, cont. • Greenwood Cemetery Expansion Master Plan – New Castle, WY • Kemmerer Cemetery Expansion Master Plan – Kemmerer, WY • Kemmerer Cemetery Veterans Memorial - Kemmerer, WY • Mount Olivet Cemetery Expansion – Daniel, WY • Mountain View Cemetery Expansion Master Plan and Design – Riverton, WY • Riverside – Graham Cemetery Columbarium Garden Design - Cody, WY • Riverside – Graham Cemetery Master Planning & Implementation– Cody, WY • Riverside – Graham Cemetery Memorial Area - Cody, WY • Riverside Cemetery Columbarium Garden – Cody, WY • Riverside Cemetery Committal Shelter – Cody, WY • Riverside Cemetery Memorial Area – Cody, WY • Riverside Cemetery Paving Renovation – Cody, WY • Riverview Cemetery Expansion Master Plan – Green River, WY • Wind River Cemetery Concept Master Plan – Pinedale, WY • Bill Roberts Golf Course Irrigation Audit – Helena, MT • Bondurant Cemetery Irrigation – Bondurant, WY • Carroll College Irrigation Master Plan – Helena, MT • City of Billings Irrigation Improvements (19 parks, 1 cemetery), Billings, MT • Conrad Memorial Cemetery Irrigation Upgrades – Kalispell, MT • Crown Hill Cemetery Irrigation Renovation – Powell, WY • Douglas Community Golf Course Irrigation System Evaluation and Audit- Douglas, WY • Douglas Park Cemetery Irrigation Renovation – Douglas, WY • Evanston Cemetery Irrigation System Renovation – Evanston, WY • Forsyth Cemetery Irrigation System Renovation- Forsyth, MT • Gibson Park Irrigation Audit- Great Falls, MT • Gorham Park Irrigation System Renovation- Billings, MT • Grandview Park Irrigation System Renovation- Billings, MT • Lakeview, Bethel, Jewish/IOOF Cemeteries Irrigation Master Plan & Construction – Cheyenne, WY • Millice Park Irrigation System Renovation- Billings, MT • Mount Olivet, New Hill, and Lower Hill Cemeteries Irrigation Design – Anaconda, MT • Mount Pisgah & Rozet Cemeteries Irrigation Modifications – Gillette, WY • Mount Pisgah Cemetery Water Conservation & Usage Master Plan - Gillette, WY • Mountview Cemetery Irrigation Design – Billings, MT • North 27th Street Improvements- Irrigation- Bozeman, MT • North Park Irrigation System Renovation – Billings, MT • Northwest College Irrigation Evaluation- Powell, WY • Pinedale Cemetery Irrigation – Pinedale, WY • Plainview Cemetery Irrigation – Big Piney, WY • Ponderosa Park Irrigation System Renovation – Billings, MT • Riverside – Thomas Cemetery Irrigation – Blackfoot, ID • Riverside Cemetery Pump – Thermopolis, WY • Sunflower Park Irrigation Improvements- Gillette, WY • Veterans Park Irrigation System Renovation – Billings, MT • Yellowstone National Cemetery Irrigation Audit – Laurel, MT Rev. 8/26 Gwen S. George Lanscape & Irrgiation Designer Gwen has contributed to every design effort undertaken by the firm in the past 28 years including many community and regional parks, cemeteries, numerous golf courses, and several major athletic complexes. Gwen is expert in the use of our CAD systems and equipment as well as our 3D design software. She is able to produce complex full color design and technical drawings quickly and efficiently through the use of this specialized software and hardware. Gwen has provided GPS data collection for several park and golf course projects creating pre-design base maps as well as high quality post construction record drawings. Gwen has experience in the design – build arena as well. She is experienced in landscape installation including planting, edging, weed barrier, laying sod, operating a “bobcat” in addition to reading plans and laying out designs, and planting of annual and perennial beds. Gwen has worked through the bidding process with clients, while working closely with nursery sales staff and management. Project Experience • Bozeman Sports Park Phase 1 & 2- Bozeman, MT • Brigham Young University - Idaho Playfields Feasibility Study and Master Plan- Rexburg, ID • Campbell County South Campus Soccer Field- Gillette, WY • Centennial Park Master Plan, Design, & Construction – Helena, MT • Centennial Park Planning, Design, and Construction – Billings, MT • Central Park Tennis & Pickleball Courts- Billings, MT • Dudley Keys Sports Complex Planning, Design, and Construction- Pinedale, WY • Gillette College Synthetic Turf Soccer Complex- Gillette, WY • Kelly Walsh Athletic Complex- Casper, WY • Kidsport Athletic Complex (1996), Expansion (2019)- Kalispell, MT • Livingston Youth Soccer Park- Livingston, MT • Montana State University - Billings NCAA Soccer Field- Billings, MT • Montana State University - Billings NCAA Women’s Softball Field- Billings, MT • Montana State University Intramural Fields- Bozeman, MT • Pioneer Park Tennis Courts Replacement – Billings, MT • Spring Meadow Lake Nature Center Master Plan & Phase 1 Improvements – Helena, MT • Stodden Park Planning, Design, and Construction – Butte, MT • Uinta County School District No. 1 Soccer Complex Concept Master Plan- Evanston, WY • Wright High School Practice Football Field Renovation- Wright, WY • Antelope Valley Park Playground Renovation- Gillette, WY • Boxelder Road Concept Master Plan- Gillette, WY • Shoshone Avenue Beautification- Gillette, WY • Crown Hill Cemetery Expansion Planning & Design – Powell, WY • Douglas Park Cemetery Expansion Planning, Design, and Construction – Douglas, WY • Evanston Cemetery Expansion Master Plan & Ph 1 Implementation– Evanston, WY • Glenrock Cemetery Expansion Master Planning and Design – Glenrock, WY • Greenhill Cemetery Columbarium Garden– Laramie, WY Education Bachelor of Landscape Design College of Agriculture Montana State University, 1995 Certifications Toro Lynx Centralized Golf Irrigation Control Certified Toro Site Pro Centralized Golf Irrigation Control Certified Rain Bird Maxicom Specifier Certified Baseline Irrigation Control Programming Certified MicroStation Institute Everything 3D Certified Rev. 8/26 Project Experience, cont. • Greenwood Cemetery Expansion Master Plan – New Castle, WY • Kemmerer Cemetery Expansion Master Plan – Kemmerer, WY • Kemmerer Cemetery Veterans Memorial - Kemmerer, WY • Mount Olivet Cemetery Expansion – Daniel, WY • Mountain View Cemetery Expansion Master Plan and Design – Riverton, WY • Riverside – Graham Cemetery Columbarium Garden Design - Cody, WY • Riverside – Graham Cemetery Master Planning & Implementation– Cody, WY • Riverside – Graham Cemetery Memorial Area - Cody, WY • Riverside Cemetery Columbarium Garden – Cody, WY • Riverside Cemetery Committal Shelter – Cody, WY • Riverside Cemetery Memorial Area – Cody, WY • Riverside Cemetery Paving Renovation – Cody, WY • Riverview Cemetery Expansion Master Plan – Green River, WY • Wind River Cemetery Concept Master Plan – Pinedale, WY • Bondurant Cemetery Irrigation – Bondurant, WY • Carroll College Irrigation Master Plan – Helena, MT • City of Billings Irrigation Improvements (19 parks, 1 cemetery), Billings, MT • Conrad Memorial Cemetery Irrigation Upgrades – Kalispell, MT • Crown Hill Cemetery Irrigation Renovation – Powell, WY • Douglas Community Golf Course Irrigation System Evaluation and Audit- Douglas, WY • Douglas Park Cemetery Irrigation Renovation – Douglas, WY • Evanston Cemetery Irrigation System Renovation – Evanston, WY • Forsyth Cemetery Irrigation System Renovation- Forsyth, MT • Gorham Park Irrigation System Renovation- Billings, MT • Grandview Park Irrigation System Renovation- Billings, MT • Lakeview, Bethel, Jewish/IOOF Cemeteries Irrigation Master Plan & Construction – Cheyenne, WY • Millice Park Irrigation System Renovation- Billings, MT • Mount Olivet, New Hill, and Lower Hill Cemeteries Irrigation Design – Anaconda, MT • Mount Pisgah & Rozet Cemeteries Irrigation Modifications – Gillette, WY • Mount Pisgah Cemetery Water Conservation & Usage Master Plan - Gillette, WY • Mountview Cemetery Irrigation Design – Billings, MT • North 27th Street Improvements- Irrigation- Bozeman, MT • North Park Irrigation System Renovation – Billings, MT • Northwest College Irrigation Evaluation- Powell, WY • Pinedale Cemetery Irrigation – Pinedale, WY • Plainview Cemetery Irrigation – Big Piney, WY • Ponderosa Park Irrigation System Renovation – Billings, MT • Riverside – Thomas Cemetery Irrigation – Blackfoot, ID • Riverside Cemetery Pump – Thermopolis, WY • Sunflower Park Irrigation Improvements- Gillette, WY • Veterans Park Irrigation System Renovation – Billings, MT Rev. 8/26 Kendall Murie Landscape Designer/Project Manager Kendall, a graduate landscape architect, has been with the firm since 2025 and has made a tremendous contribution. His creativity and enthusiasm are put to use on a regular basis. He is certified as a CAD operator as well as an irrigation designer. Kendall’s experience in green stormwater infrastructure and managing crews allows him to understand how project components fit together and the organization required for success. His experience in working with multiple teams or team members while working through projects is of great benefit to our clients. He has put this knowledge and experience to good use while providing design and construction period services for several of our projects. Project Experience • Atwell Suites Belgrade- Belgrade, MT • Campbell Country Courthouse Park- Gillette, WY • Carroll College Irrigation Master Plan- Helena, MT • Douglas Community Golf Course Irrigation System Evaluation and Audit- Douglas, WY • Great Fall Bridger Lounge- Great Falls, MT • Millice Park Irrigation System Replacement- Billings, MT • Monument Hill Cemetery Expansion- Thermopolis, WY • Mountain View Cemetery Irrigation System Replacement- Dillon, MT • Northwest College Visual & Performing Arts Center- Powell, WY • Riverside Cemetery District Office- Cody, WY • Town Pump- Belgrade, MT Education Master of Landscape Architecture The University of Arizona, 2023 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology Geology Minor Black Hils State University Certifications Bentley MicroStation Connect Certified User Hunter Univ. Irrigation Designer Hunter Univ. Irrigation Installation Technician Rain Bird Learning Certified Baseline Designer & Installer 1925 GRAND AVENUESUITE 105P.O. 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