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Exhibit A Scope of Services for Landscape and Gateway Improvement Project at the Hopyard Road and I-580 Interchange December 19, 2007 Tanaka Design Group will be responsible for providing all proposed services and products as outlined below. Required Tasks as described by the RFP and City Staff Directions: 1. Exploration of the project site, its physical conditions, limitations and existing conditions. 2. Review and incorporation of existing utilities, improvements, and all current applicable code requirements into the proposed project. 3. Provide recommendation for plant selection subject to review and approval by the City. 4. Preparation of project construction documents, including the design of irrigation system, plant spacing and plant location, detailed plan for planting, etc. 5. Coordinate with Caltrans to obtain all necessary permits and approvals. 6. Preparation of detailed project specification and contract documents including Special Provisions and Technical Specifications to incorporate project-specific requirements and identify required submittals. This shall also include the selection of trees and groundcover, soil amendments, choice of fertilizer, planting instructions, etc. 7. Preparation of cost estimate for budget review and for bid evaluations. 8. Answer all technical questions from prospective bidders during the bidding period and progress towards recommendation and preparation of addenda as necessary. 9. Review all material submittals and ship drawings for compliance with contract documents. 10. Provide a license arborist on an on-call basis during plant installation, if requested by the City. 11. Meet with City staff before start of work, midway through preliminary design, after submittal of preliminary design, and at 50% and at 90% construction documentation review stages. Tanaka Design Group Proposed Approach to Services The anticipated work products identified in the RFP will be delivered to City of Pleasanton's Public Works Department as summarized below: Work Product No. 1 Site Analysis and Concept Development: ^ Gather all existing information as available, such as plot plans and surveys, documentation describing adjacent improvements, easements, restrictions, previously prepared development drawings, geotechnical engineering or soil evaluation reports, etc. ^ Review and comment on survey work to determine if additional existing information is required. ^ Identify existing utilities. ^ Identify and assess potential permit or code compliance requirements mandated by local, state, or federal authorities. Initiate meetings with Caltrans' appointed project manager for this project. ^ Begin meetings with Staff to receive their ideas, concerns and questions regarding the entrance gateway. ^ Confirm design information reflecting desired elements from the Staff, and receive ongoing directions. ^ Prepare Site Analysis Plans and Conceptual Design Plans, including various options and/or alternatives, for general discussion with Staff. Work Product No. 2: Landscape Design Package ^ Begin preparation of base sheets. ^ Prepare preliminary Schematic Design plans reflecting input received from Staff (from their review of the Site Analysis and Conceptual Design Plans), including alternative schematic plans for Staff review.