(rfsq) for a master agreement for construction management services

Duck Farm River ParkwayWATERSHED CONSERVATIONAUTHORITYThe Duck Farm is a 57 acre property located on theeastern bank of the San Gabriel River. The site liesat the confluence of key regional wildlife habitats andcorridors. The River is soft bottom along this reach,sustaining a riparian habitat where water is usedto recharge aquifers and you find a robust area fullof streamside plants, Egrets, Herons along with amultitude of other birds and wildlife.Bringing the River alive at the Duck FarmArtist vision of riparian habitat and trails at the Duck FarmThe goals for the Duck Farm include:• Offer diverse recreational opportunities andinterpretive and educational experiences• Provide local and regional connections• Create and restore sustainable natural habitat• Improve access to the Duck Farm site and theriver• Improve water quality on site and into the SanGabriel RiverThe land will be transformed into a park that will morethan triple the amount of open space available to thesurrounding communities. The park will provide aplace for reflection and relaxation, as well as providinghabitat for wildlife in a restored natural setting.A network of trails, nearby discovery gardens, outdoor classrooms, freshwater marsh, wildflower meadowand interpretive feature will serve as the educational backbone of the Duck Farm. The Duck Farm willbe developed in phases starting on the north, Valley Blvd end, and over time moving to the south toSan Jose Creek.Phase 1A provides a meaningful open space amenity to the community, maximizing connection tothe river and providing much needed green space. This first phase will include interpretive features, agateway entry, energy garden, community garden, parking, interpretation panels, a phytoremediationproject, riparian corridor, native plant nursery, wildflower meadows, interior trails, and river promenadewith a multi-use path.Schematic Design - Duck Farm Phase 1A Moving Forward: building a public park along the San Gabriel River