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2001-24322 RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2001-24322 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER PERTAINING TO THE RANKING OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 10- 00/01, TO PROVIDE URBAN DESIGN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR STREETSCAPE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, WITH REGARD TO LA GORCE ISLAND; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP RANKED FIRM OF REYNOLDS, SMITH AND IDLL, INC.jAND IF UNSUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT WITH THE MOST QUALIFIED FIRM, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH THE SECOND MOST QUALIFIED FIRM, CARNEY-NEUHAUSj AND IF UNSUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT WITH THE SECOND MOST QUALIFIED FIRM, AUTHORlZNG THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH THE THIRD MOST QUALIFIED FIRM, BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS. WHEREAS, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No_ 10-00/01 was issued to obtain qualifications from professional firms with the capability and experience to provide professional planning, urban design, landscape architecture and engineering services for design, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration of streetscape and utility improvements in the following neighborhoods: (1) La Gorce (2) Biscayne Point (3) North Shore; and WHEREAS, an Evaluation Committee (Committee) was appointed to evaluate qualifications from professional and architectural engineering firms; and WHEREAS, the Committee convened and discussed the evaluation criteria in detail and after much deliberation agreed to abide by the evaluation criteria established in the RFQ; and WHEREAS, the Committee was provided with the results of the reference checks along with staft's feedback relative to their experience with each firm and then proceeded to shortlist (i.e. firms selected for oral presentations) and screen out (i.e. firms that would not receive further consideration); and WHEREAS, the Committee held presentations, and conducted question and answer sessions with firms responding, and ranked the firms as follows: LA GORCE: Top ranked firm: Second ranked firm: Third ranked firm: Reynolds Smith and Hills Carney-Neuhaus, Inc. Bermello Ajamil and Partners; and WHEREAS, the City Manager concurs with the Evaluation Committee's recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accepts the recommendation of the City Manager pertaining to the ranking of the proposals received in response to Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 10- 00/01, to Provide Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, and Engineering Services for Planning, Design, and Construction Services for Streetscape, and Utility Improvements, with regard to La Gorce Island, authorizing the Administration to enter into negotiations with the top ranked firm of Reynolds, Srnith and Hill, Inc.; and if unsuccessful in negotiating a contract with the most qualified firm, authorizing the Administration to negotiate a contract with the second most qualified firm, Carney-Neuhaus; and if unsuccessful in negotiating a contract with the second rnost qualified firm, authorimg the Administration to negotiate a contract with the third most qualified firm, Bermello Ajamil & Partners. PASSED and ADOPTED this L8th day of April 2001. 1/14 Mayor ATTEST: _~<f' p~ City CIerk APPROVED AS TO FORM. LANGUAGE . FOR EXECUTION F:/Purc/ A1V AnnieIReso/RFQ I 0 1# ~ Lf-(L--rJi ""~ -- CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 http:\Ici.miami-beach.fl.us TO: FROM: SUBJECT: COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. '2.PS - 0 \ Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and Members of the City Commission DATE: APRIL 18,2001 Jorge M. Gonzalez ~. ~ City Manager 0 II" - 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF M1AMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER PERTAINING TO THE RANKING OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 10- 00/01, TO PROVIDE URBAN DESIGN, LANDSCAPE ARClllTECTURE, AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR STREETSCAPE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, WITH REGARD TO LA GORCE ISLAND; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP RANKED FIRM OF REYNOLDS, SMITH AND IDLL, INC.;AND IF UNSUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT WITH THE MOST QUALIFIED FIRM, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH THE SECOND MOST QUALIFIED FIRM, CARNEY-NEUHAUS; AND IF UNSUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT WITH THE SECOND MOST QUALIFIED FIRM, AUTHORIZNG THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH THE TIllRD MOST QUALIFIED FIRM, BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. AGENDA ITEM Ci]) DATE 4-1~-OJ Commission Memorandum RFQ 10-00/01 AprillB,2001 Page 2 ANALYSIS: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 10-00/01 was issued to obtain qualifications of professional firms with the capability and experience to provide professional plarming, urban design, landscape architecture and engineering services for design, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration of streetscape and utility improvements in the following neighborhoods: (1) LA GORCE (2) NORTH SHORE (3) BISCA YNE POINT The purpose of these neighborhood streetscape projects is to provide for the restoration and enhancement of each neighborhood's streets, consistent with identified needs. Each of the proposed projects will include streetscape work with restoration and enhancement of the neighborhood's street lighting, potable water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure as needed. The specific project description for the La Gorce neighborhood is as follows: LA GORCE: La Gorce Neighborhood Description: The purpose of the La Gorce Neighborhood Improvements is to provide for the restoration and enhancement of the neighborhood's streets to meet the needs of the community. This project will coordinate streetscape work with restoration and enhancement of the neighborhood's sanitary water, and storm drainage infrastructure. The La Gorce Neighborhood includes all of the area from Surprise Lake, north to La Gorce Island, and from Biscayne Bay east to the Indian Creek waterway. La Gorce Island and Allison Island are part ofthe neighborhood; however improvements to the islands are not encompassed by this scope. The Lake View Area, bounded by Lake View Drive and 51" Street is a sub-neighborhood of the La Gorce Neighborhood. The area is generally comprised of single-family residential streets. There are no institutional use buildings, and only one small commercial building on 51 st Street and Cherokee Avenue. North Bay Road, Alton Road, Pine Tree Drive, and La Gorce Drive are all comprised oflarge-lot, single family homes. Commission Memorandum RFQ 10-00/01 April 18, 2001 Page 3 The south side of Allison Island is currently under redevelopment as a medium density, mixed-use by private-sector developers. The project consists of providing prioritized, enhanced streetscape improvements within an allocated budget. The improvernents include: street resurfacing and new pavement markings; swale restoration, and/or curb and gutter restoration or upgrades; repair, extension, or widening of sidewalks to provide continuous, ADA-Title III compatible separated pedestrian ways; street lighting upgrades to correct deficiencies where needed; provision of enhanced landscaping within the ROW consistent with community preferences; traffic calming; upgrade of the drainage collection system and repair or rehabilitation of galvanized water rnains; and storm drainage improvements. Infrastructure improvements are generally identified in: the City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Master Plan, (March 1997), the City of Miami Beach Water System Master Plan, (November, 1994), and the Citywide Sanitary Sewer Infiltration and Inflow Mitigation Program, and in subsequent amendments to the plans. The work will include surveying and obtaining permits. Pine Tree Drive and La Gorce Drive, both collector roadways maintained by Miami-Dade County, have had splitter islands constructed for traffic calming purposes, and the splitter islands and both streets are currently under design for landscaping treatments. This work is separate from this scope. As part of restoring and improving the function of the City's sanitary sewer service, a 30"/42" force main underneath La Gorce Drive will be replaced in the year 2005 to 2006. This project is part of a City-wide replacement and is not included in the design services addressed by this scope. Alton Road is a State-maintained minor arterial that runs through La Gorce. Alton Road is scheduled for resurfacing in 2003. The City is currently studying the potential to implement traffic calming techniques and mechanisms along Alton Road to be constructed in conjunction with the PDOT work. This plarming study and subsequent design work is a separate effort from this scope; however, as Alton Road is an integral part of the neighborhood the La Gorce Neighborhood design team should be capable of coordinating with the Alton Road efforts. The bridge and flyover at 63n1 Street are scheduled for reconstruction in 2004 by FDOT. Since the redesign has significant impacts to the La Gorce Neighborhood, the neighborhood design team should be capable of coordinating with the 63n1 Street Bridge reconstruction and flyover replacement. Approximately $1,802,000 for design and construction has been allocated. Funding sources include: the 1999 Neighborhoods General Obligation Bond, $399,000; and 2000 Storm Water Bond, $1,403,000. Additional funding is anticipated. Other funding sources may include: Local Option Gas Tax, Quality of Life Funds, and Concurrency Management System mitigation fees. Commission Memorandum RFQ 10-00/01 April 18, 2001 Page 4 The City of Miami Beach intends to issue this work on a task order basis for any part of the improvernents within each neighborhood. The selected team may be requested to incorporate existing designs and or construction documents into the overall design. The following individuals were appointed to serve on the Evaluation Committee ("the Committee"): Amy Rabin, Middle Beach District Representative, G.O. Bond Oversight Committee Kevin Perkins, Public Works Katia Hirsch, Planning Amelia Johnson, Transportation and Concurrency Manager Eduardo Gonzalez, Resident The La Gorce Committee consisted of the following: LA GORCE Eduardo Gonzalez Amelia Johnson Katia Hirsch Kevin Perkins Amy Rabin The Committee convened and was provided with guidance from City staff relative to the Cone of SiIence, the Government in the Sunshine Law, the Evaluation Criteria, and an overview of the scope of services for each neighborhood. The full Committee scheduled a subsequent meeting to discuss the Evaluation Criteria in greater detail. The Committee convened and discussed the Evaluation Criteria in detail. After much deliberation each sub-committee established their own weighted factor, but agreed to abide by the Evaluation criteria established in the RFQ. Commission Memorandum RFQ 10-00/01 April 18, 2001 Page 5 ~ CRITERIA 1. The ability of professional personnel; 2. Past performance; 3. Willingness to meet time and budget requirements; 4. Location; S. Recent, current, and projected workloads of the firms; and 6. The volume of work previously awarded to each firm by the City, with the object of effecting and equitable distribution of contracts among qualified firms, provided such distribution does not violate the principle of selection of the most highly qualified firms. The Committee also decided that for its next meeting that City staff should prepare a report relative to the firms' experience on City projects, and the results of reference checks by an independent third party firm. The Committee convened and was provided with the results of the reference checks along with staffs feedback relative to their experience with each firm. The Committee then proceeded to shortlist all firms and requested oral presentations from the following: LA GORCE: Shortlisted Bermello, Ajarnil & Parnters Carney Neuhaus, Inc. Reynolds Smith & Hills RMPK During deliberations, each Committee member discussed the strengths and weaknesses of each firm, and then individually ranked each firm. Each member listed his/her preference as to the top-ranked firm, with the following results: Commission Memorandum RFQ 10-00/01 April 18, 2001 Page 6 MEMBERS B&A Carnev RMPK Revnolds Smith Eduardo Gonzalez 31 (2) 30(3) 25(4) 34(1 ) Amelia Johnson 30(2) 19(4) 25(3) 34(1 ) Katia Hirsch 21(3) 22(2) 19(4) 29(1 ) Amy Rabin 27(3) 33(2) 19(4) 35(1 ) Kevin Perkins 31(3) 33(2) 22(4) 35(1 ) LA GORCE: Top ranked firm: Second ranked firm: Third ranked firm: Reynolds Smith &HiIls Carney Neuhaus, Inc. Bermello, Ajamil & Partners On March 28, 2001, 2001, all firms that submitted their qualification packages were advised of the aforementioned results. Attached are copies of Reynolds Smith & Hills proposed project team, and a list of similar projects, which was used by the Committee in its decision. In conclusion, the Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution. JM[.j:G Attachment ,.. r .-- TEAM'S EXPERIENCE I .- "... - The RS&H Urban Design Team presents a multi-disciplinary portfolio of consulting services in the fields of urban design, streetscape design, park design, roadway design, construction administration and public involvement. - .- - Successful streetscape projects that specifically relate to the La Gorce Neighborhood Streetscape project are detailed in the Previous Similar Projects section. Our team incorporates key individuals who possess local Miami Beach knowledge, special expertise and a vast resource of project experience, providing the City of Miami Beach with unparalleled capabilities and proven record. .- The following list provides our 5-year project experience on the requested services. "... ,..... ,..... ,.... ('" - .-- -- - - "... ('" ('" r ('" ('" ,.. Q City of Miami Beach lIIH4am ,.... r -- ,.... ;- - -- -- : _r-rr ~,il '~Y"'~ ~,.I.: . - -. ..j', '. .' ~~--':: ~., ~- ~ ":"'" -. Streetscape/I nfrastructure Improvements . Jacksonville Beach, Florida The City of Jacksonville Beach and the Jacksonville Beach Redevelopment Agency retained RS&H for planning and landscape architecture services to develop roadway ali9nment templates and streetscape qesi9n standards for the downtown Central Business District (CBD) infrastructure improvements, The selected pilot area extended from 1 st Avenue North to 2nd Avenue North between 1 st and 2nd Streets. It serves as the model block standard by which all other streetscape desi9n improvements will be developed within the . ,- ,- ".... -- - - r- r- - - Client: Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority Steve Carroll (813) 223-6831 - -. - Start Date: 1997 - ,... Completion Date: 2000 r- - Total Cost/Fee Paid to Our Firm: $750,000 - ,... Total Cost of Construction: $7,500,000 ,.. -. RS&H Role: Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Planning and CEI Services ,... ,... - - - ~ City of Miami Beach .IIIH4an ,... r- r Hillsborough Area Regional Transit General ArchiteCtural Consultant Tampa, Florida RS&H served as General Engineering Consultant to Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HARTline) under a two-year contract to provide architectural, engineering, planning, environmental and construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services. Projects included bus shelter location and design, intersection improvement design, bus bay design, sidewalk design, bus maintenance facility improvement design, fixed guideway structural analysis (People Mover), vehicle performance specifications (electric streetcar), station design (People Mover andlor streetcar), parking lot design, site analysis, drainage improvements and environmental assessments. The following projects are descriptive of the tasks completed under this contract. Bus Shelter Design, HARTline, Hillsborough County, Florida RS&H has prepared construction drawings for bus shelters to be placed along transit service routes in Hillsborough County, The use of shared components allows small, medium, or large shelters to be specified for each location depending upon expected usage, University Square Mall Bus Stop Design, HARTline, Hillsborough County, Florida RS&H is designing a bus shelter island that will be constructed at a large shopping center in the City ofTampa. The shelter island will use two medium size bus shelters and include an information kiosk. A portion of the existing asphalt parking lot will be replaced with reinforced concrete where the buses stop to load passengers. Other features included in this project include xeriscape landscape design and the provision of bike racks, II . q' ,II ~ ,-" ~,: !, -Hill" ;;,k ,..... Client Florida Department of Transportation Maria Formoso 561-233-0266 .-. r ,... Start Date: 1997 ,- .-. Completion Date: Ongoing ,... ,- Total Cost/Fee Paid to Our Firm: $500,000 to date r r r r Total Cost of Construction: $2,000,000 to date RS&H Role: m Engineering SelVicas W City of Miami Beach ,... ,... ,... r Miscellaneous District Wide Enhancement Projects Various Florida Locations RS&H is providing engineering services for 27 transportation enhancement projects in nine counties within FOOT District 1. Projects have included: Design and construction of sidewalks Design and construction of corridor and street landscaping Design and construction of bicycle and pedestrian paths Restoration of historic train depot and air traffic control tower Construction services .IJBtl4.. .- ,.. r ,.. ,..... - ,-. ,- Client: City of Safety Harbor, Florida Ron Planta (813) 726-0780 - - Completion Date: 1997 - r-- r Total Cost/Fee Paid to Our Firm: $230,000 r r r Total Cost of Constructlon: $2,400,000 ,- RS&H Role: Ma&erP~nnmgandLandscape Architecture r r ,- r r r r - {i City of Miami Beach IIM4.. ,... r r Streetscape Design Safety Harbor, Florida '-.----- RS&H designed nine blocks of comprehensive streetscape improvements for the historic Main Street in Safety Harbor, Florida, The project included com- plete replacement of exisiting roads, utilities, sidewalks and lighting. Working closely with city staff, the concept was realized by the use of a cohesive "package" of amenities, including special streetscape theme colors for custom street signs, light poles and little receptacles. Benches, banners, brick paving and plantlngs complete this major redevelopment in the heart of Safety Harbor, Florida. .... "'" I'"' ~ R.J. Behar and Company, Inc. Experience: ~ - ,... Project Name Nature of Firm's Responsibilities - Owner's Name Comp Date Cost The project scope includes the design of NW 13 Street from NW 9" Avenue (Powerline Road) to US 1. The scope of the project included streetscape of NW 13 Street including landscaped median, pavement overlay, pavement mar1<ings. Responsibilities include development of the master plan and complete construction documents, The project was bid and was $50,000 under the proposed construction budget. Company Contact: Robert Behar Legal Claims: None - - NW 13 Street Fl. Lauderdale, Florida Roadway Design/Master Plan DevelopmentlStreetscape - ,..... ,- ,... ,- - City of Ft. Lauderdale 100 N. Andrews Avenue Contact: Dennis Girisgen 954-761-5055 2000 $34,000 ,... 2000 $45,000 The project scope includes the project development and environmental documents for a 1.5mlle urban roadway In downtown Fl. Lauderdale. The project included corridor study, traffic study, geometric alternatives, environmental docu- ments, streetscape and a public involvement program. Our responsibilities included project management, coordination with the various stakeholders, and coordination - NW 7"/9" Avenue Connector Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Project Development and Environmental Documents ,- ,- "'" ,- - ,... - Company Contact: Robert Behar Legal Claims: None /'.... ,..... City of Ft. Lauderdale 100 N.AndrewsAvenue Contact: Dennis Girisgen 954-761-5055 - 2000 $3,820 Palm Avenue Master Plan Hialeah, Florida Develop a Master Plan; Provide graphics; Presentation to the City Council; .- ,... ~ City of Hialeah 5601 East 8" Avenue Hialeah, Florida Contact: Ernest Horsley 305-687-2668 ,... Prepare a master plan for Palm Avenue. The plan required to convert Palm Avenue from a one way to a two way street. Provide streetscape amenities to Palm Avenue from Okeechobee Road to 9" Street. Construct a median divided street from 9th Street to 21" Street. The project included color graphics, boards and a presentation to the City Council. - Company Contact: Robert Behar Legal Claims: None ,- ,... ,- r - ~ City of Miami Beach ~ - ,... ,... .- - ".. ... Project Name Nature of Firm's Responsibilities Arterial Roadway Design/Full Construction Documents - Palm Avenue Design Hialeah, FL -- -- -- Owner's Name Comp Cost Date 2001 $220,000 City of Hialeah 5601 East 8th Avenue Hialeah, Florida Contact: Ernest Horsley 305-687-2668 Reconstruction of approximately 0.5 mile of Palm Avenue, from Okeechobee Road to 21" Street. Converting Palm Avenue from a one - way street to a two - way street. The project requires the modification of the existing sidewalk widths, lane widths and signal modifications at Okeechobee Road and 3~ Street. The project includes streetscape, drainage design, marking and signing plans and signai plans. The design will incorporate new urban design features to Palm Avenue. ".. Company Contact: Robert Behar Legal Claims: None -- -- -- 2000 $50,000 Turnpike Beam Repair Ft. Lauderdale, FL Structural Analysis Design/Full Construction Documents -- -- - Hertz Claim Management 1 SW 129 Avenue, Suite 300 Pembroke Pines, Florida Contact: Ann Oldenburg 1-800-543-0499 Ext. 308 Beam repairs of the Turnpike Bridge over 1-595. The project required the analysis and design of various beams, for the purpose of providing a repair plan. The repairs included patching the beams, injection of epoxy and splicing the damaged beam strands. Construction Inspection Services were provided for the entire construction phase. ,.- ,.. Company Contact: Robert Behar Legal Claims: None ,... -- - East 26th ,27th Street, East 11th Avenue Hialeah, Florida Roadway Design/Master Plan DevelopmenllStreetscape -- /'" -- City of Hialeah 5601 East 8th Avenue Hialeah, Florida Contact: Ernest Horsley 305-687-2668 2000 $8,000 - The project scope includes the design of Easl26 and 27 Street from East 1 Oth Avenue to East 11 th Avenue and Easl11th Avenue from East 25 Street to East 33~ Street. The scope of the project Included streetscape of East 26 Street with brick pavers, color concrete, landscaping and to provide pedestrian amenities. Responsibilities include development of the master plan and provide quality control. - -- Company Contact: Robert Behar Legal Claims: None ,... -- ,- I" -- ,- ,.. ~ City of Miami Beach BJH4-. - ,-. ,... .- -- ".. ,... Project Name Nature of Firm's Responsibilities Owner's Name Comp Date Cost - ,- SE 8th ClISE 9 Av Hialeah, Florida Roadway Design Plans Review City of Hialeah 5601 East 8th Avenue Hialeah, Florida Contact: Ernest Horsley 305-687-2668 2000 $8,000 ,- ,... ,..... -- The scope of the project includes the plans review of approximately 1.5 miles of SE 8th ClISE 9 Av and surrounding road network. Services include master plan development and quality of control review of the plans. ,..... ,... Company Contact: Robert Behar Legal Claims: None -- - ,.... W.83Ct Hialeah, Florida Roadway Design Plans Review City of Hialeah 5601 East 8th Avenue Hialeah, Florida Contact: Ernest Horsley 305-687-2668 2000 $6,000 -- ,..... - r The scope ofthe project includes the plans review of approximately .75 miles ofW. 83 Court and surrounding road network. Services include master plan development and quality of control review of the plans. - I'" Company Contact: Robert Behar Legal Claims: None "... ,.. - City Parks Cost Estimate Hialeah, Florida Cost Estimates Parks Projects City of Sunrise 4747 NobHiII Road Sunrise, Florida Contact: David Pandoli 954-572-2487 2000 $5,000 - -- ,-.. ."" The scope of the project includes producing cost estimates for various park projects for the City of Sunrise including: Welleby Park, Sunrise Athletic Field, and Sunrise Tennis Center. ".. ,- Company Contact: Robert Behar Legal Claims: None .- ,.... ,... ,..... ,.. r- ,.... ,- r" ~ City of Miami Beach ~ - ,- ,- - - ".. ... Project Name Nature of Firm's Responsibilities Owner's Name Comp Date Cost ,... - ,... Atlantic Boulevard Walls Margate, Florida Civil Site Plans PRECAST Wall Systems 2195 N. Andrews Avenue Pompano Beach, Florida Contact: Walter Stiles 954-973-8488 2000 $3,000 ,- ,... -- ,... The scope of the project includes producing civil site plans for the construction of approximately 1.5 miles of privacy walls along Atlantic Boulevard in the City of Margate. -- ,- Company Contact: Robert Behar Legal Claims: None -- - ,- NE 163~ Street Mall Entrance North Miami Beach, Florida Master Plan Chatterton Consutting Plantation, Florida Contact: Bruce Chatterton 954-587-5399 2000 $1,750 ,- ,... ,... The scope of the project includes the development of a master plan for the 163~ Street Mall Entrance. Scope included a field review, and geomelricdeslgn. - ,.... Company Contact: Robert Behar Legal Claims: None ,.. ,... ,.... - -- ,-.. r "... ,... - -- . ,- - ,... ,.. ,..... ,- ,.- (i City of Miami Beach .IIM4.. ,... ,..... ,.. "" .-. ,.... ,..... ,... ,... ,... .- ,... ,... - i'" r- I" - ,..... 1"'- ,... ..... .-. r I I PR~ECT MANAGER'S EXPERIENCE Our project manager, Mr. William Evans PE, AICP, assigned to your important project brings over twelve years of diverse experience to the project from planning through construction. He understands how to enhance the neighborhood character while satisfying the traffic needs to achieve a functional and pleasing design for the urban setting. He previously managed the project development and environmental study of Collins Avenue from the Historic District northward toAbbottAvenue. His traffic planning, public involvement, project development, roadway design, survey, traffic analysis, environmental permitting and construction experience give him a thorough background to effectively utilize the team's professionals in a comprehensive and cost effective manner. Barry Miller, ASLA, our Team's Urban Planning and Design Leader has significant experience in streetscape and enhancement projects within the City of Miami Beach. He brings significant local knowledge from both a resident's and practioner's perspective witihin the City. Mr. Miller is also a member of the Transportation Aesthetices Review Committee (TARC) for the Miami-Dade County representing the City of Miami Beach. Our project manager and urban designers have an integral role in the development and design in each of the project's phases. Their ongoing involvement with the Miami Beach community charrettes and General Obligation Bond discussions keeps our team directly focused on the resident's needs and the City's goals. Furthermore, our urban designers live in the City of Miami Beach and understand the city's needs. Cit City of Miami Beach ...... ".. ,..... - ,- ,... ,... ,..... ,... ,... ,.-. ,... .~ \\~. . , " " \'" ~~ \~~, ,.., -::~..'. - Client: Conceptual Design City of Jacksonville - RS&H Role: Lendscape Architecture -- ,... ,... ,... ,.. ,..... -- ,... ,... "... ~ City of Miami Beach llM4eam ,... McCoy's Creek Art District Conceptual Development Jacksonville, Florida ;,,;..,. "'.-::~~:. ----.--,- , , RS&H's landscape architects developed an "Arts District" concept along the corridor of the existing McCoy's Creek. The creek meanders through downtown Jacksonville neighborhoods to the St. Johns River, recently designated one of America's Heritage Rivers. This study resulted from an overall transportation analysis of downtown Jacksonville conducted by RS&H engineers. This concept has the potential to increase the multimodal transportation capabilities within downtown Jacksonville along with providing a tourist and neighborhood revitalization opportunity. ,..... -- - -- -- ,... ,... ,... - ,- - ,.... .- .- .- - r i'" r r ,- r- r r r r- r ,... ,. ,.. - ("' Client Downtown Development Authority Jacksonville, Florida RS&H Role: Planning, Landscape Architecture, Contract Administration and Construction Supervision Size: Three-acre facility ~ Treaty Oak Jessie Ball duPont Park Master Plan Jacksonville, Florida "1~,!)';::-~~p:~ ~ ," 1 ~;"7~ .--,-~-_~--," Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. (RS&H) developed the master plan for Jessie Ball duPont Park, a partially developed, three-acre park in Jacksonville's southbank downtown area. The park features a classic live oak tree, the Treaty Oak, which Is estimated to be at least 400 years old and is one of the city's most important living treasures. Design services provided by RS&H Included historic tree protection plans, decking and walkways strategically located to eliminate impact to Treaty Oak's root structure, public hearings, contract documents and final cost estimates for improvements. Following the design phase, RS&H provided contract administration and construction supervision. City of Miami Beach ~ ,.... - - ,... - ,... ,... ,... - ,... ,... ,... ,... ,.... ,... ,-. ,... - ,- ,- ,... ,... [ (" (" r- (" r- r ,.- r r ,... ~,. " \. "..,<.~..".- ,:,' ..<. ::-.. ~< ,-",' -,":- .,;sI :,. ~~ ~ Client: City of Woodbine, Georgia RS&H Role: 'Phase 1- Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Involvement, Downtown Revitalization Phase 2- Master Planning and Landscape Architecture Completion Date: Ongoing * Phase I Services represent individual experience of RS&H Team member. Mr. Christopher D. Flagg, RLA, ASLA. Phase 2 services are being provided by m,dS, Smith and Hills, Inc. . City of Miami Beach Woodbine Walkway and Riverwalk Project City of Woodbine, Georgia Woodbine, Georgia The Woodbine Rail Trail and Riverwalk project was conceived from the discontinuation of a CSX Railroad line and the City of Woodbine, Georgia purchasing the right-of-way. This "Rails to Trails" concept is a program under the Department of Transportation to offer cities the opportunity to enhance the abandoned railroad lines into viable community resources. Phase One of the trail and riverwalk project runs along the Satilla River for pedestrian traffic to the new dock and boat launch adjacent to the existing fishing pier at the north end of the walkway. This trail is enhanced with hardscape features and native trail landscaping to preserve the vista to the Satilla River and its natural surroundings. RS&H has submitted Phase Two "Rails to Trails" vision for Woodbine by extending the original walkway project to encompass the downtown area from First Street south to Eleventh Street. When complete, the trail will provide a link between the downtown elements of the City of Woodbine and the Satilla River, bringing together the natural, historical, recreational and educational facilities of a riverfront community. ~ ,... - ,... ,... Master Plan Friendship Park Jacksonville, Florida - ,... - '\, -- ,... - ~--...... Client Jacksonville Downtown Development Authority ,... .- RS&H Role: Master Planning and Landscape Architect Consultant Friendship Park is a nodal park along the linear waterfront system of the south bank of downtown Jacksonville. The master plan for the park included improvements to existing amenities such as a large fountain, boardwalk and gardens and new facilities for child's play, a maritime museum, arrival and parking facilities, a boat launch, restaurants and memorials. ,- ,... ,... ,... ,.. Development of this master plan required community consensus building among several different competing interests including The Museum of Science and History, The Prudential Insurance Company, Riverside Merchants Association, the city's Department of Public Works and the Downtown Development Authority. ,... - r-- ,.. ~ City of Miami Beach BIH4.a.n ,.... r- r- -- .- ,... - ,- ,... .- ,.... ,... ,... Client: City of Jacksonville Deparlmant of Public Works ,.... r" r r- r r Completion Date: Ongoing r r- ,.... RS&H Role: Facilities Programming, Public Concensus Building, Recreation Master Planning and Construction Coordination ,.. ~ City of Miami Beach ~ ~ f"', r- District Two Regional Park Jacksonville, Florida -\ ,~~ '1. /,;1~'ft_"'.h~' '. ' \-' : _'~;.:, ':fj-r.;' /.<:::::'-__~ ' .' . ~~..:..... ... /"~'", ," .>-~-t- """,I-' .\:'" ""'; ,'. t ~~IC..~t-\',' . 14\, , ,,\ H ' i......lI". I' ,/ ( \'(,1#. ~ .-J:-:';; , . 1\ -e:)t~'\\tl.r,' \(jl,l I. \,-,--/: ) { .' U [lJ i .~-'~', ~ 'AI _-. /1.)' '- R' r-:::.- ~ -' .' _, .~ \'W.,.. ". ---- \,' .::-::--~ .. . -. ., ,', T > , o , 1l t (. L 'co' ,",' This fonmer public golf course was developed into a multi-use regional park. The site consists of active and passive facilities ranging from baseball, football and soccer to bike trails and picnic areas. Public concensus in the design process was achieved through a series of public hearings and workshops. Citizens were polled to detenmine interest levels for different types of active and passive recreation facilities. This led to a prioritized program, conceptual plan development and a finalized master plan. The schedule for implementation of all facilities was based on community needs. ,..... ,-. -- ;,1 _ . . . ,. . . - Organizational Structure Our carefully assembled team brings many talents together capable of meeting the begin-construction date. RS&H, __ Savino + Miller Design Studio (SMDS), and R.J. Behar & Company, Inc. (RJB) can provide concurrent services on specific tasks to meet the project goals and time table. -- Two fonns of professional service units are envisioned. One service unit consist of RS&H, with SMDS perfonning urban design tasks that include: developing a unified streetscape theme with landscape, sidewalks, parking, signage, en\ryway and street lighting enhancements. The other service unit consist of RS&H, and RJB perfonning the engineering design task that include: roadway design, traffic calming, stonnwater and utility engineering; and construction administration. RS&H, as prime consuttant, will be fully involved in both team units directing and blending the urban design elements with the engineering elements to provide a distinctiy unique streetscape, which is pleasing to the eye and functionally cost effective. Key leaders from each discipline will attend the public meetings and assist in presenting designs and addressing questions from the general public and city officials. Members of our team are currently involved in the local community meetings and General Obligation Bond discussions. Our key professionals include Joe Gomez, PE as Principle-in-Charge, Wiffiam T. Evans, PE, AICP as Project Manager (RS&HJ, Barry Miller, ASLA as Urban Planning & Design Leader (SMOS), Fernando Morales, PE (RS&Hl, for roadway design, Jeff V. Easley, PE (RS&H}. for traffic calming studies, Stephen DelGaudio, PE (RS&H), for construction services and Juan Vazquez, PE (RJB), for drainage, permitting, water and sewer design. Refer to the Key Leader Organization Chart. -- ,... - ,... ,.... ,..... Fee Structure -- - The consultant budget for services on projects similar to this project range from eight percent to twelve percent of the construction cost. Factors such as location, complexity, public acceptance, and available data effect the total estimated and negotiated budget. The contract types are usually lump sum or cost plus fee payment methods. -- ,- Approach to La Gorce Neighborhood Project ,... Neighborhood Description - The La Gorce Neighborhood project can be generally described as the area from Lake Surprise, north to La Gorce Island and from Biscayne Bay eastlo the Indian Creek Waterway. Although La Gorce Island and Allison Island are within the neighborhood boundaries they are not included In this study. The majority of the project is primarily of single family residential with some recerational uses such as La Gorce Park, Fisher Park and the La Gorce Country Club and Golf Course. The Miami Heart Institiute lies adjacent to but outside the limits of the project. - There are three bridges serving the La Gorce neighborhood. They are the Alton Road Bridge over Lake Surprise and the two bridges connecting to Allison Island and La orce Island. -, < -- La Gorce Park appears to provide the surronding neighborhood recerational grounds for residents. Visits to the site noticed a high amount of recreational usage within the park grounds. - ,... -- -- (j City of Miami Beach ...... -- ,.... ,.... ,..... "... -- .- .-. -- - ,... - - ,... .- - - ,... - .- ,..... f"" These unique neighborihood provides considerable opportunities for a series of specific streetscape, traffic calming and infrastructure enhancements satisfying the neighborihood requirements while incorporating a unifying theme within the La Gorce area. Master Planning The La Gorce Project Area encompasses several single-family neighborihood areas defined by major streets and waterways, such as Alton Road, Lake Surprise, Pine Tree Drive, La Gorce Drive and North Bay Road. Atton Road is currently under design by the Florida Department ofTransportation as is 63rd Street at Alton Road In addition, traffic calming projects are have already been implemented along La Gorce Drive and Pine Tree Drive (one-way pairs) A small commercail area within the middle of a residentail neighborihood exists in the area of 51 st Street at Cherokee Avenue As in any community design effort, the Master Plan/Urban Design process is important in developing a comprehensive process, which facilitates community consensus. The Master Plan will be based on a phased prioritization of improve- ments already determined by City staff and neighborihood representatives. Community needs and goals will be studied in view of balancing community design aesthetics with pragmatic needs of circulation, user safety, and utility improve- ments. Another important task of the project team is to establish a rational approach to construction, which minimizes impacts to residents while keeping costs down. The role of the Urban Designer / Master Planner is to - together with community input - create a VISION which will establish the design goals and guidelines for each area of the district, along with the La Gorce district as a whole. From this vision, a Streetscape Master Plan will be created which outlines specific improvements for each of the defined areas, which directly corresponds with proposed infrastructure needs. Our firm's principals have participated in various Urban Design and Master Plan projects, including the Amelia Island Master Plan, the North Miami Beach City Hall/Police Facility Master Plan, the University of Miami Campus Master Plan (Grand Prize Winner, 1985), the Brickell Village Design Guidelines and the Coconut Grove Planning Study. Our design philosophy centers on the belief that the "Streer is the most important element in defining the "public realm". We believe that creative design coupled with an understanding of how people react to their built environment (and of course, proper maintenance) is critical in streetscape design. An important issue in the design of streetscapes is the creation of an environment that is conducive to social interaction, or people-friendly. We believe that the weil-designed street network creates a sense of "neighborihood". The design of streets should encourage people to take a walk along a shady, tree-Iined boulevard, sit down and watch passersby, strike up a conver- sation. The degree to which a city fulfills these innate desires measures its "livability": this is what we strive to create in our public landscapes. Our approach to this project's design process will be to create a sense of neighborihood identity, pride, and safety for the Q ...... City of Miami Beach ,.... ,..... ,.... ,..... ,... - - - ,... ,- ,... ,... ,.... ,.... ,-.. f""- La Gorce District. Our streetscape design shall reflect the unique needs of the each area, and particular challenges presented by each street, such as traffic calming, sidewalk improvements, parking and utility improvements. Some of the aesthetic improvements proposed for the neighborihood may include street planting, deCorative pedestrian-scaled lighting, new sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, entry monuments, and site furniture. Streetscape Maatsr Plan The La Gorce District streetscape is dominated by a two north-south two-way streets, Alton Road and North Bay Road. It also has a one-way pair, La Gorce Drive and Pine Tree Drive, east of the La Gorce Golf Course. This grid is inter- sected by smaller east-west two-way streets, that terminate on both sides of the golf course. The natural place for establishing "entry" points are allhe south end, Fisher Pari< where Alton Road and North bay Road intersect and the the north end where North Bay Road and Pine Tree Drive intersect (La Gonoe Park). . Design of swales in the neighborihood must recognize needs for informal parking, existing vegetation, sidewalk condi- tions, and drainage problems (valley gutter). In some cases, atternative parking surfaces, such as "turf block" pavers, ,,#::,~~t,~:, .r~f " ,;;, ;\~ ..,',. -,;-"-'~~~:~. ~~~" .-'~i"- ......-""";jt\."......,., "',' .... c'. ~"r .... '''''. .- -<<X..."?F"" .($Ift._;......,. 'l- -;~'_ .,1,_ ~,.~. ~,_~o ,~; ;it' ~',' _~_1'.:,~, ~ .;:,'~:.'~""~~,~"';t~-.~ gravel, etc., can be utilized to improve drainage, and improve street aesthetics. . Atternative design for 51st Street and Pine Tree Drive can be studied to reduce pedestrianNehicufar conflicts, improve neighborihood scale, and beautify the street. (j City or Miami Beach ........ -- ,- -- -- - -- ,..... .- - - ,,- .- .- .- .- ,-.. ,..... ,..... - .- .- .- ,...... ,- ,...... ,- ,-.. ,... 1'""' r- The streetscape plan must reflect neighborhood priorities for balancing aesthetic goals with budgetary realities, espe- cially in terms of "undergrounding" utilities. Atthe same time, creative and effective methOds for visually buffering existing overhead utilities can help establish neighborhood image and character without intrusive, budget-breaking utility relocations. During our design process for the Alton Road/Chase Avenue Landscape Project, we have already worked with the City, FPL and City residents to beautify the right-of-way along the north perimeter of the Bayshore golf course. This plan incorporated streetscape planting, the addition of a pedestrian sidewalk (a direct result of neighborhood workshops), and design of plant massing to buffer views of FPL utility poles. Public Involvement Our urban designers will have prominent roles in all features of this project It is through their expertise that the appropriate and acceptable style, theme, and location of the improvements will create the atmosphere that the community is seeking to achieve. The RS&H team will effectively communicate the project goals and objectives to local government agencies, regulatory agencies, and community groups and remain proactive in maintaining contact with all interested parties. RS&H will participate with the city during neighborhood charelles as directed by the City in order to provide factual information to those residents and obtain Input from interested people. InstltutlonaU Recreational Relatlonshlpa Several major institutions are located in the La Gorce Neighborhood, including Miami Heart Hospital, La Gorce Park, Fisher Park and La Gorce Country Club and Golf Course.. The presence of such major facilities are beneficial to the neighborhood at large, in terms of proximity, employment, recreation, cuttural opportunities and business. However, with these benefits come certain problems as well, especially in regard to traffic, parking, noise, litter, and vandalism. Any design for this neighborhood must account for, and attempt to mitigate these impacts to the neighborhood. The sheer scale of these developments must also be considered. Building and lotsize can function to diminish the human, pedestrian scale of the single family neighborhood streets. Edge conditions in those areas most heavily impacted warrant sensitive design to increase pedestrian comfort and maintain property values. 81gnage Design The cohesive, and clear definition of outdoor space organization is one of the very important concerns in open space design. One of the primary sources of psychological stress in the outdoor environment Is the feeling of being lost, disoriented, unable to find your way. Street signs are one of the principal means of wayfinding and orientation. A well designed signage system works to guide the user - adutts and children alike - in a simple, easy to understand manner. Signage also acts to establish a neighborhood's character, and offer a unique opportunity for designers to create a sense of neighborhood. Together with other landscape elements, signage may be conceived that would improve aesthetics, decrease maintenance, and enhance the visual image of a neighborhood. Monuments - or spatial markers. can be used for neighborhood enhancement. These elements have traditionally been used in urban setting as devices for defining territory, to establish spatial hierarchy, and create an image. Cit ...... City of Miami Beach - - ,... - ,... ,... ,- ,.... ,... ,..... ,..... ,... I"'" I'"" r- I'"" I'"" r- r ,.. ,-.. I'"" TraffIc Calming The City of Miami Beach has demonstrated an aggressive approach to incorporating traffic calming measures into street improvement projects throughout the city. This project pre- sents the opportunity to implement traffic calming improve- ments at strategic locations within the Nautilus neighborhood. Several locations have been identified for traffic calming that have either been implemented or are currently under design inciuding La Gorce Drive/ Pine Tree Drive and Alton Road. North Bav Road This area of North Bay Road appears to have wide pavement with very little definition. Vehicles tend to speed along the roadway providing an unsafe condition to pedestrians and bi- cyclists. A widening of the swale area with landscape treat- ment and valley gutters to improve drainage will provide a sub- stantial traffic calming effect. 51 st Street Lookina East This street has a very long and straight profile that contributes to speeding. Chokers, speed tables and speed humps are all tools that can be applied along this street to 'calm' the traffic. ~ City of Miami Beach ...... ,- ,- ,... -- ,- Drainage and Pennlttlng ,... ,... Cherokee Ave, North of 50th 51 -- La Gorce Drainage Improvements. Drainage improvements are an important element of the streetscapes project for the La Gorce neighborihood. Adequate drainage increases service life and safety of city streets. Two major areas of concern for the La Gorce neighborhood were identified in the City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program Master Plan. Basins 117 and 118, which are located north ofW 63rd Street between Indian Creek and Biscayne Bay, comprise area 1. The recommended improve-- ments to this area include construction of collection systems from Pine Tree Drive and Pine Tree Circle across North Bay Road with outfalls into Biscayne Bay. The second area of concern is Basin1 03 located between Cherokee Avenue, 51" Street, North Bay Road and Lake View Drive. The recommended improvements to this area include a collection system along 51" Street, crossing Alton Road east along Delaware Avenue with an outfall into Surprise Waterway. The required water quality is provided with the use of injection wells. Our field review identified other problems thatshould be addressed as part oflhe improvements. Photos 1 and 2 show different locations where the existing swale areas are used for parking. This practice causes erosion problems as can be appreciated in the picture to the left. The vehicle traffic also increases the density of the swale area soils, therefore reducing the capacity to infiltrate runoff into the ground. Some things fo consider are providing designated parking areas and the use of grass paving systems. The designated swale areas can be protected with curlJing to eliminate the use as parking. The addition of rock trenches at the bottom of the swa/e has also proven effective in Increasing swa/e infiltration. The Florida Department ofTranspor1atlon (FD01) prepared a preliminary drainage design report fOr Alton Road from Michigan Avenue to 63'" Street. The segment of roadway covers the limits of the La Gorce Neighborihood. The report concluded that most of the drainage problems along the corridor would require the use of pumpad injection wells. This was due to a combination of poorexflltration results and low elevations. The exflttration tests varied from 0.1 to 12.5 gpm and elevations from 2.79 to 5.22 ft. The conditions throughout the La Gorce neighborihood are expected to be similar. - ,... - ,... In!. of North Bay Rd. & 57'h Street ,- ,... ,.-. - ,... Many areas are lacking a collection system as illustrated in photo to the left right. We will determine as part of our approach the best solution in terms of providing a storm collection system and outfall. Alternatives that we would evaluate are the connection to the existing outfalls, French Drains, or the use of injection wells and the coordination with other projects and the master plan. The photo below shows an existing drainage structure. This are very few and sporadic through the area. The proposed improvements need to insure that adequate gutter line slopes are provided to convey the water to the inlets. In many cases the swa/e area needs to be regraded to allow water to flow and collect away from the pavement. Valley gutters can also be added to increase conveyance. 51" Terrace looking north ,... We will coordinate the design of this project with the Alton Road design to take advantage of any possible cooperation in terms of using the same outfall systems. -- Cit City of Miami Beach ...... ,... ,-.. r ,..... -- ,- ,... -- -- ,... ,... - ,.. -. -- ,..... -- -, - - - -- - -- ,.-. ,..... ,- r ,- - ,.... Utility Coordination, Schedule and Funding RS&H has perfonned fonnal utility package preparation and relocation agreements on roadway projects. Coordination with local utility companies will be necessary to set the funding parameters for the special assessment district and incorporate relocation requirements into the design and construction phases. Potentially involved utility companies include water and sewer, Florida Power & Light, Southern Bell, and AT&T Cable. RS&H will involve the respective utility companies from the early stages of the project to ensure all planning and design efforts are closely coordinated. Our expertise in bond issues provides an understanding of the limits and opportunities associated with the various funding mechanisms. Assembling a special assessment district requires understanding the parameters and the feasibility of relocating utilities underground. Issues such as cost, timeframe, underground constraints, location and limits of the relocation must be delennined. Our engineering team and urban learn have the capabilities to develop these parameters in a timely manner. During field reviews our team identified existing transfonner boxes that exhibited vehicular impacts and shifting from their designation position. Proper location of the surface elements associated with underground utilities will be developed in coordination with the utility owner. Construction Administration, Specifications and Bid Documents The RS&H Team will provide construction services construction administration of the project. The services will include contract administration and management, resident inspection of construction, and record keeping. RS&H will prepare the project technical specifications and the contract bid documents. RS&H will attend the pre-bid meeting and will assist the City with evaluations of contractor bids. Site inspection personnel playa critical role protecting the city's and residenfs properties from damage and keeping the contractor focused on finishing the project on time and within budget. Developing a practical working relationship and maintaining good communication facilitates a partnering atmosphere. Quality Control Program The key to quality control during the projects is maintaining interaction between the design engineers and the QC Team reviews to ensure quality is obtained at each step of the project development. Ongoing Check - As the design progresses, the concept shall be reviewed by senior professionals and QC members. These reviews are held frequently and informally. Calculations shall be presented with design sketches. Disagreements shall be resolved by QC Team and Project Manager. Actual checks of calculations shall occur after these in progress reviews Review Meetings -In house review meetings shall be held to discuss the schedule, project issues to prevent reoccurring problems. QC Submittal Review - The QC Team shall review all documents prior to submitting to City of Miami Beach. The documents shall be finished and no changes should be perfonned on the documents during QC reviews. All documents will be given to the QC Team in one package. The project Team shall meet with the QC members after the review to decide the changes that should be made. ~ ...... City of Miami Beach ,.... - ,.... ,- - Field Reviews - Field reviews are essential early in the design process, so that the tea", members can procure all the necessary parameters to provide efficient concepts. - - Client Comments - After receipt of comments from the client, the Project Team and QC members shall decide the action to take. ,... Finish the Project - All calculations shall be neatly stored in a common file along with records of reviews, permit calculations, quantity computations and project correspondence including telephone confirmation memos. A complete file package including CADD files and drawings will be delivered to the City of Miami Beach Project Manager. - - Coordination Plan - ,.-. The RS&H Team recognizes the importance of effective coordination and efficient project management. Mr. William T Evans. PC AICP is an accomplished project manager with full knowledge ofslandards, practices and procedures. He brings over 12 years of transportation and project management experience to the City of Miami Beach. Coordination will take place on several levels for the streetscape improvements to be performed. ,.... RS&H Staff - RS&H staff will be assigned specific responsibilities regarding project objectives, work scope, schedule, budget and design and analyses study procedures and frequent team meetings will be conducted throughout the course of the projects. r- .-. - - - - ,.... - ,~ ,... ,... ,..... - ,.. ,.... ,... r ,..... ,... {i City o( lvI/elm; BeJch lfBI.I4.n ,.... r- -- -- ,- ,... -- ,..... -- -- ,..... -- -- -- -- ,- -- -- ,.... -- ,... ,... ,..... -- BIRL Architectural, EngIneering, PlannIng and Environmental ServIces Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. 6161 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 200 Miami, Florida 33126 Tel: 786.388.0234 Fax: 786.388.8108 March 5, 2001 Mr. Gus L6pez, CPPO Procurement Division 1700 Convention Center Drive, 3'" Floor Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Re: Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, and Engineering Services for Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Services for Streetscape and Utility Improvements in 3 Neighborhoods RFQ 7-00101 Project No.1. La Gorce Neighborhood Dear Mr. L6pez: RS&H is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of Miami Beach describing our qualifications and approach to the Bayshore Neighborhood project per your Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 10-00101. Our Team is excited at the opportunity to provide streetscape design, roadway and utility engineering, and construction services this very interesting and unique project. RS&H, Inc is a leading firm in streetscape design, roadway and utility engineering, and construction services. ,As prime consultant we will ensure delive of ualit roducts on schedule. '.0, '" I . , ,t", " ,Hewill work in direct contact with the urban designers to fully enhance all streetscape opportunities with aesthetic design. Our team's depth, local knowledge and expertise are lead by the key professionals listed below. . Joe G6mez, PE, will serve as Project Director, bringing significant experience with Miami Beach projects. . Barry Miller, AS LA, with Savino and Miller Design Studio, Inc. (SMDS) leading our Urban Design unit, providing architecture design, streetscape design and pUblic involvement. ' . Robert J. Behar, PE, President of R. J. Behar & Company. Inc providing peer reviews and engineering. Q' We believe there are a number of benefits which derive to the City when selecting the RS&H - Team. These are: -- -- -- - - -- ,.. -- ,- r" Team Strenath Benefits to the Citv o Team's Strong Local Presence Availability and 0 Detailed Local Knowledge and the Ability to be Responsive at a Moments Notice o Familiarity with urban design based on years of experience in streetscape projects. o Faster Project Start-up; Reduced Technical Effort; Improved Coordination; o Project Manager and Key Personnel o Excellent Product Quality; Increased Credibility ,,~>,... ".. """ """ - ,... ".. Mr. Gus L6pez March 5, 2001 2 ,... o Better Knowledge about City Procedures; No Learning Curve; Improved Agency Coordination o Highly Qualified Community Awareness Team; More Favorable Public Perception - - o Excellent Relationships with local 0 Innovative Approaches Including the jurisdictions including Miami-Dade County application of GIS technologies to Urban Public Works and Florida Department of Designs Transportation -- ,... ... The enclosed Proposal has been organized to provide detailed information about our approach and extensive urban design knowledge. Our approach and understanding ofthe Scope of Services are based on: - -- ,..... o A thorough review of the Scope of Services - o Attendance at the Pre-Qualifications Conference held on February 22, 2001 , o Attendance at the ongoing neighborhood charettes, o Numerous field reviews of the La Gorce area, including compiling a digital photo log of the entire neighborhood. ".. - ,.. - - ... From this research, we have developed a Technical and Project Approach to accomplish any task associated with this contract, This plan is unique for the following reasons: ,... o ,... ,... o A Technical Staff that offers expertise in the area of urban design, landscape architecture, roadway and utility engineering and construction administration. -- a Public Involvement professionals with extensive and relevant experience in urban enhancement projects. a A detailed coordination and management plan that will provide the City a project of the highest caliber. - a No Leaming Curve for RS&H or its subconsultants. - - -- -- ,- ""' ,- - - - """ RS&H has made a deep commitment to providing quality services in a fully responsive manner to the City. We are ready to provide concurrent services on all the City's tasks in full preparation of each La Gorce Project phase. tructure lIMJ