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AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
dFs FROM: LOUIE H. PEDROZA JR. , SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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DATE: MARCH 7, 1994
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VIA: HENRY GARCIA, CITY ADMINISTRATOR 4
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO SOLICIT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
FOR PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES
Administration and staff have mutually agreed that the appearance
of the Foothill 210 Fwy. is giving the City of Azusa a blight
image.
The Public Works Department is currently negotiating with Caltrans
to relandscape the on/off ramps of the Foothill 210 Fwy. , from city
limit to city limit.
This is not a currently budgeted capital improvement project, but
one to be considered for the upcoming fiscal year.
The scope of this project will include degrubing of all existing
unsightly vegetation from point of curb to approximately 200 feet
into the freeway right-of-way. Installation of a new above ground
drip irrigation system and the planting of various color blooming
shrubs and trees. Planting will be minimized to 25% of the total
area in order to reduce ongoing maintenance. The remaining areas
will be covered with recycled products i.e. ; shredded tire (with
and without green and blue color) , tree chippings, river rock,
metal slag and other products under research.
This project will be one of a kind under the Adopt-A-Wall Program.
In order to proceed with further negotiations, the City will be
required to submit plans and other correspondence to Caltrans.
The formal bidding procedure will require definite specifications
that cannot be anticipated in advance due to the unique concept.
Therefore, staff is requesting Council's approval to solicit \())
requests for proposals (R.F.P. 's) for professional services. �\
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213 East Foothill Blvd., P.O. Box 1395, Azusa, California 91702-1395 (1�\) ;
(818) 334-5125
The proposals will include a review of "as built" plans;
development of a plant list, type of irrigation system and any
other requirements in accordance with Caltrans specifications.
Conceptual drawings for Council's review, working drawings, plans
and specifications for construction bidding and development of a
budget. Selection of the Landscape Architect will be based on
freeway construction experience, hourly rate and references, and
also the ability to work under a strict time schedule.
Staff is confident this project will promote future business and
increase the quality of life in Azusa.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests Council's approval to authorize the "Request for
Proposals" for professional landscape architecture services, in
order to develop and maintain the on/off ramps of the Foothill 210
Fwy.
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