2012
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
IRRIGATION DESIGN & CONSULTING
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
GPS MAPPING
Submitted by:
Mears Design Group, LLC
PO Box 23338
Portland, Oregon 97281
P: 503.601.4516 I F: 503.924.4688
EMAIL: [email protected]
Contents
Contents
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Firm Profile
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Firm Philosophy
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Values
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Resume
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Experience
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References
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Pricing
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Firm Profile
Mears Design Group Background
Mears Design Group (MDG) is a Landscape Architecture and Irrigation Design & Consulting firm which provides
professional design services for a variety of clients, both public and private. Project types include skateparks, parks and
recreation projects, open spaces, golf courses, residential, commercial and industrial. Our goal is to provide an
environmentally sound and sustainable landscape that is aesthetically inviting, meaningful, and practical for the end user.
We achieve this by working closely with clients, and knowing the end user requirements. Every site is different, which
makes every project a new and exciting challenge.
Established in 2006, Mears Design Group is located in Tigard, Oregon. Mears Design Group provides a comprehensive
scope of Irrigation Design & Consulting services ranging from preliminary design and working drawings to construction
documents, on-site inspections/observation and irrigation auditing, all with a basis in energy efficiency and resource
conservation. Through the use of the latest technology MDG provides presentation-quality graphics and detailed drawings.
MDG has designed and consulted multiple sites employing irrigation central control systems that are specifically designed
for water conservation.
Irrigation Design Services Include:
• Irrigation coverage limits per sprinkler, system control
designation
• Lateral pipe routing
• Mainline pipe routing
• Control wire layout
• Pump station and wet-well design
• Equipment specifications
• Installation details
• Bid documents
• Existing irrigation system assessments
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Site Inventory
Project daily water use
Computer generated materials list
Cost estimating
Irrigation Auditing
Water window calculations
Irrigation head staking
Technical Specifications
Global Positioning System (GPS) Mapping
Construction management
Firm Philosophy
The essence of Mears Design Group’s philosophy is striving to be equally responsive to aesthetics and land stewardship,
while creating environments that are unique and sustainable. A combination of planning, originality and attention to detail
enables us to create plans that are creative, attractive, yet pragmatic.
Values
Practical Application. When you work with Mears Design Group you benefit from our knowledge of how design is
implemented into construction and appreciated by the users. We understand the necessary design criteria required to
create the space in which is called upon us. Troy Mears has worked multiple years of construction and understands what is
involved in implementing design plans.
Integrity. We believe that integrity is fundamental in everything we do. For us, integrity includes being honest, trustworthy,
and dependable. It’s the cornerstone of how we do business, and we won’t do business without it.
Service. Each project has a different time schedule with a different set of goals. One of the unique perks of working with a
company like Mears Design Group is that we adjust to meet your time schedule and unique goals. Our flexibility ensures
that your project runs as smoothly as possible from start to finish.
Team Players. Mears Design Group commits to a smooth coordination with clients, other design professionals and
contractors. We provide an interactive planning process for creative solutions and enthusiasm for each project.
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Resume
Troy Mears, RLA, ASLA, CID, CLARB Certified
Troy Mears is a Registered Landscape Architect and Certified Irrigation
Designer/Consultant with 15 plus years of diverse experience in design, master
planning and project management. Troy’s designs have been implemented
throughout the Portland area, across the United States and abroad. He has
designed and overseen a wide array of projects, ranging from recreational
parks, nature parks, skate parks, education facilities, commercial complexes,
residential developments and single lot landscapes, industrial parks, public
works projects, and golf courses.
Registrations:
• RLA, Oregon # 540
• RLA, Washington # 1074
• RLA, Idaho # 16723
• RLA, California # 5519
• RLA, Arizona # 49186
• CLARB Certified
• Certified Irrigation Designer
• EPA WaterSense Partner
Troy has experience with existing and proposed site design; drip and sprinkler
irrigation systems; irrigation efficiency evaluation; planting plans; green street
design; habitat mitigation and restoration design; parks and recreation facilities
layout; ADA compliance; site planning and site suitability/feasibility analysis;
master planning, preliminary concept design and site design; bidding and
construction administration; environmental resource identification and
environmental planning; cultural landscape resource identification and
compliance approval; utility design and tie-ins as related to landscape
architecture plans; pedestrian access design, public circulation areas; pathways
and walkways; public meeting facilitation; and applicable permitting for all listed
services.
Troy has a Bachelor in Landscape Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Design. He is a registered Landscape Architect in Oregon (#
540), Washington (# 1074), Arizona (# 49186), California (# 5519) and Idaho (#
16723); is nationally CLARB certified; is a certified Irrigation Designer; and is
an EPA WaterSense Partner. Troy is active in the American Society of
Landscape Architects, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of
America, and the Irrigation Association.
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Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, 1997;
North Dakota State University, Fargo
B.S. Environmental Design, 1996;
North Dakota State University, Fargo
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American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
Irrigation Association (IA)
City of Tigard Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB)
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Relevant Experience
Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Pendleton, OR
Client: Wildhorse Resort and Casino
Troy Mears: Irrigation Designer/Consultant/Landscape Architect
Mears Design Group provided a complete golf course irrigation audit
and assessment of findings. We presented a document showing the
current irrigation system deficiencies and recommended solutions with
an accurate material cost and estimated construction cost. We also
provided landscape design services for the casino site, water feature
design and GPS mapping services for an accurate as-built plan of the
site.
Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Pendleton, OR
Newell Ranch Project, Roseburg, OR
Client: Frank Newell
Troy Mears: Irrigation Designer/Landscape Architect
Mears Design Group provided a complete landscape and irrigation
design included site construction assessment and audit. The site
includes two acres of landscape and automated irrigation and five acres
of irrigated pasture land. The site irrigation limitations are controlled by
a minimal supply well including two 2500 gallon storage tanks. The
design was critical to account for approximately seven acres of irrigated
landscape and the ability to provide sufficient water throughout the site
during the high demand months.
Newell Ranch Project, Roseburg, OR
45 Degree Central Development, Beaverton, OR
Client: MLG @ Murray Village, LLC
Troy Mears: Irrigation Designer/Consultant
The 26 plus acre residential and commercial development was
designed to meet high irrigation efficiency standards as required by the
local jurisdictions. The site irrigation design when complete will be run
from a central contral system utilizing a weather station to provide
effient calculation of evapotranspiration, rain and wind sensing keeping
water use to a minimum. We are currently providing irrigation auditting
services to assure the client the system meets designed efficiency.
45 Degree Central, Beaverton, OR
Hidden Creek Polo Club, West Linn, Oregon
Client: Hidden Creek Polo, LLC
Troy Mears: Irrigation Designer/Landscape Architect
Hidden Creek Polo is housed on an 87 acre site, which includes four
polo fields, each of different size and a 9-hole executive golf course.
As irrigation designer we provided a decorder based irrigation system,
which irrigates the entire golf course and common areas. The polo
fields are irrigated utilizing large water reels utilizing the same mainline
as the golf course and common areas. We also assisted in designing
the size and layout of the irrigation pond and pump station.
Hidden Creek Polo & Golf Club
West Linn, OR
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Baker Ranch, Sisters, OR
Client: David Baker
Troy Mears: Landscape Architect/Irrigation Consultant
As project Landscape Architect Troy was responsible for development
of the site master plan of this 80 acre ranch property. The site included
location of a residence, two mile trail system, coral locations, two
landscape ponds equaling 3.5 million gallons, proposed driveway
location, 500+ tree layout, irrigation system for 64 acres and low
voltage lighting design. Troy continued with the development of the
construction documents upon the master plan approval.
RedTail Golf Course, Portland, OR
Baker Ranch, Sisters, OR
NE Veterans Drive Streetscape, Hillsboro, OR
Client: City of Hillsboro
Troy Mears: Irrigation Designer/Consultant
Mears Design Group worked closely with the City of Hillsboro in
developing the streetscape irrigation design that will be controlled by an
irrigation central control system. This project incorporates a booster
pump and high efficiency heads which will limit water loss throughout
the growing season. We provided a design and installation irrigation
audit during the first phase of construction.
A-dec Campus, Newberg, OR
NE Veterans Drive, Hillsboro, OR
Client: A-dec
Troy Mears: Project Manager/Landscape Architect
Mears Design Group prepared landscape design, drainage design and
irrigation design for various small projects within the A-dec campus.
The scope of services included updating the existing aged landscape,
incorporating circulation patterns, drainage design and the development
of an efficient irrigation system. We prepared an existing irrigation
assessment and audit of the sites system and are currently working on
projects to make their irrigation water use more efficient including
sustainable plantings.
A-dec Campus, Newberg, OR
Athletic Field Irrigation Design & Control
Client: Portland Public Schools
Troy Mears: Irrigation Designer/Consultant
Mears Design Group prepared and provided central control irrigation
design subsurface drainage design, construction details and
specification for four of their high school athletic fields. Upon finalizing
the construction documents we provided assistance during the bidding
phase and oversaw the installation of the projects. Field irrigation
assessment and auditing was completed upon installation of irrigation
system. The school district is enjoying green playable fields with less
irrigation costs than previous years. We continue to provide assistance
for the irrigation system.
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Wilson High School, Portland, OR
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The NiNes at RiverRidge Golf Course, Eugene, Oregon
Client: RiverRidge Golf Course
Troy Mears: Irrigation Designer/Consultant
As irrigation designer we created a fully automated decoder
based irrigation system for the new 9-hole executive course and a
9-hole par 3 course. Our services included: Irrigation design, cost
estimates, water window calculations and GPS mapping. We
utilized GPS mapping to create a base plan for design and asbuilt record drawings upon completion of the project.
The Nines at RiverRidge, Eugene, OR
RedTail Golf Course, Portland, Oregon
Client: City of Portland
Troy Mears: Irrigation Designer/Consultant
As irrigation designer we provided a decoder based irrigation
design, details and specification to the City of Portland for the
construction of the new redesigned Redtail Golf Course. We also
provided limited construction administration services during
construction. At the time of construction Redtail Golf Course was
the first decoder based irrigation system in the Pacific Northwest.
After construction was complete we provided GPS mapping
services for an accurate as-built record drawing.
RedTail Golf Course Portland OR
Columbia Tech Center, Vancouver, Washington
Client: PacTrust
Troy Mears: Irrigation Designer/Consultant
Columbia Tech Center is a 400 acre Corporate Park that has
been an ongoing project since 1997. The site consists of eight
(8) water features, multiple commercial & retail buildings,
Neighborhood Park, school, hotel and the Nautilus World
Headquarters. Project scope included construction documents
for all landscape and irrigation design. All irrigation utilizes a Rain
Bird Maxicom central control system, which is monitored by a
third party off-site.
Columbia Tech Center Vancouver WA
Tektronix Campus, Beaverton, Oregon
Client: Tektronix
Troy Mears: Irrigation Designer/Consultant
A 132 acre campus, where we created landscape and irrigation
design, including design development, construction documents
and construction administration for a variety of projects selected
for renovation. All newly renovated projects were designed to
accommodate the Rain Bird Maxicom central control system.
Tektronix Campus, Beaverton, OR
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References
Mears Design Group References
John Casserly
Casserly Landscape Inc. | Owner
503.638.4646
[email protected]
James Milroy
Milroy Golf, Inc. | Owner
503.572.2346
[email protected]
Art Meisner
Cascadian Landscapers Inc. | Owner
503.647.9933
[email protected]
Sean Hoolehan
Golf & Grounds Superintendent | Wildhorse Resort &
Casino
541.966.1871
[email protected]
Rob Minister
H.D. Fowler Company | Irrigation Outside Sales
541.359.8357
[email protected]
Jon Campbell
Project Mgt. & Support Coordinator | THPRD
503.629.6360
[email protected]
Our hourly standard rates and fees are as follows:
Additional Information
Mears Design Group, LLC
Insurance:
General Liability: $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate
Professional Liability: $1,000,000 each occurrence, $1,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident
Workers Compensation: $500,000 per accident
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