2002-25087 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-25087
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
QUALIFICATIONS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 52-01/02, FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE FLAMINGO
PARK AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT YARD IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM OF EDAW, INC., AND
SHOULD THE ADMINISTRATION NOT BE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM; AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE SECOND-RANKED FIRM
OF THE RUSSELL PARTNERSHIP, INC., AND SHOULD THE
ADMINISTRATION NOT BE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE SECOND-RANKED FIRM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE THIRD-RANKED FIRM OF
POST BUCKLEY SCHUH AND JERNIGAN.
WHEREAS, On June 19, 2002, the Administration authorized the issuance of a
Request for Qualifications from AlE firms for the purpose to facilitate the City in securing a
design team that includes, architecture, landscape architecture, and engineering
components to complete the planning and construction design process for the Flamingo
Park/Property Management Yard project; and
WHEREAS, approximately $2.5 million is allocated for the park project and $1.9
million for the Property Management facility; and
WHEREAS, RFQ No. 52-01/02 was issued by the City on August 22, 2002 with an
opening date of September 26, 2002; and
WHEREAS, six (6) proposals were received in response to the RFQ. Heery
International's proposal was not considered for evaluation, as they submitted their proposal
after the required deadline. The following are the firms that submitted proposal for this
RFQ.firm submitted proposals in response to the RFQ:
. EDAW, Inc.
. Indigo Service Corporation
. Post Buckley Schuh and Jernigan (PBS&J)
. The Russell Partnership, Inc.
. STA Architectural Group; and
WHEREAS, EDAW's proposal did not include the requested Questionnaire form.
The City Attorney's office reviewed EDAW's proposal and determined that the omission of
the Questionnaire in EDAW's proposal was not a material deviation and that the
Administration had the authority to request said Questionnaire to be submitted prior to the
Committee meeting. EDAW provided said Questionnaire on November 19, 2002; and
WHEREAS, an Evaluation Committee was appointed by the City Manager
consisting of the following individuals:
. Kevin Smith, Director, Parks and Recreation Department (Chairperson)
. Brad Judd, Director, Property Management Division
. William Cary, Director, Historic Preservation & Neighborhood Planning Division
. Alex Rolandelli, CIP Office South Beach Construction Coordinator
. Randall Robinson, Resident and longtime activist
. Jeff Speck, Resident, nationally know Urban Planner
. Debbie Wasserman, Resident, South Beach property owner; and
WHEREAS, the Committee convened on November 20, 2002 and evaluated
proposals, listened to a 15 minute presentation and conducted question and answer
sessions with each firm, and afterwards ranked the firms as follows:
. First: EDAW, Inc.
. Second: The Russell Partnership, Inc.
. Third: Post Buckley Schuh and Jernigan, Inc.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed the Evaluation Committee's
recommendation, and herein recommends that the Mayor and City Commission enter into
negotiations with the first-ranked firm of EDAW, Inc., and if unsuccessful, negotiate with
the second-ranked firm of The Russell Partnership, Inc., and if unsuccessful, negotiate
with the third-ranked firm of Post Buckley Schuh and Jernigan, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission herein accept the recommendation of the City Manager pertaining to the
qualifications received pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 52-01/02 for
Design and Construction Administration Services for the Flamingo Park and Property
Management Yard Improvements Project; authorizing the Administration to enter into
negotiations with the top-ranked firm of EDAW, Inc., and, should the Administration not be
able to negotiate an Agreement with the top-ranked firm, authorizing the Administration to
negotiate with the second-ranked firm of The Russell Partnership, Inc.; and, should the
Administration not be able to negotiate an Agreement with the second-ranked firm, further
authorizing the Administration to negotiate with the third-ranked firm of Post Buckley Schuh
and Jernigan.
PASSED and ADOPTED this nth day
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CONMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
Acceptance of the City Manager's recommendation relative to the ranking of firms pursuant to RFQ No. 52-
01/02 for Design and Construction Administration Services for the Flamingo Park and Property
Management Yard Improvements Project.
Issue:
I Whether to approve the City Manager's recommendation relative to the rankings of firms.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
On June 19, 2002, the Administration authorized the issuance of a Request for Qualifications from AlE firms.
The purpose for this RFQ is to facilitate the City in securing a design team that includes, architecture, landscape
architecture, and engineering components to complete the planning and construction design process for the
Flamingo Park/Property Management Yard project. Approximately $2.5 million is allocated for the park project
and $1.9 million for the Property Management facility.
RFQ No. 52-01/02 was issued on August 22, 2002 with an opening date of September 26, 2002. A pre-proposal
conference to provide information to firms considering submitting a response was held on September 4, 2002.
DemandStar by Onvia issued bid notices to one-thousand-three-hundred-nine (1,309) prospective proposers,
resulting in fifty-one(51) proposers requesting RFQ packages, which resulted in the receipt of six (6) proposals,
by firms, in response to the RFQ. Heery Intemational's proposal was not considered for evaluation, as they
submitted their proposal after the required deadline. The following are the firms that submitted proposal for this
RFQ:
EDAW, Inc.
Indigo Service Corporation
Post Buckley Schuh and Jemigan (PBS&J)
The Russell Partnership, Inc.
STA Architectural Group
An Evaluation Committee selected by the City Manager convened on November 20, 2002 to evaluate, listen to
presentations and rank the five (5) firms who submitted proposals. Procurement staff coordinated and
scheduled presentations for the Evaluation Committee meeting.
During deliberations, the Committee members discussed their individual ranking of the five firms and arrived at
the following Committee ranking:
. First: EDAW, Inc.
. Second: The Russell Partnership, Inc.
. Third: Post Buckley Schuh and Jemigan
The firm of EDAW, Inc. was deemed to be the top ranked firm based on the experience and qualifications of
their team.
Acce t the Ci Mana er's recommendation and authorize ne otiations.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
IN/A
Financiallnfonnation:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
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Finance Dept. Total
City Clerk's Office LegiSlative Tracking:
I Gus Lopez
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and Date: December 11, 2002
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ) .. /'
City Manager 0 ,...,...,
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
QUALIFICATIONS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 52-01102, FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE FLAMINGO
PARK AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT YARD IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM OF EDAW, INC., AND
SHOULD THE ADMINISTRATION NOT BE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM; AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE SECOND-RANKED FIRM
OF THE RUSSELL PARTNERSHIP, INC., AND SHOULD THE
ADMINISTRATION NOT BE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE SECOND-RANKED FIRM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE THIRD-RANKED FIRM OF
POST BUCKLEY SCHUH AND JERNIGAN.
ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
As outlined in Attachment A to this memorandum, the City needs to hire an AlE firm to plan
and design improvements to Flamingo Park and the Property Management Yard. On June
19, 2002, the Administration authorized the issuance of a Request for Qualifications from
AlE firms to facilitate the City in securing a design team that includes architecture,
landscape architecture, and engineering components to complete the planning and
construction design process for the Flamingo Park/Property Management Yard project.
Approximately $2.5 million in G.O. Bond funding is allocated for the Park project and $1.9
million for the Property Management facility.
In contemplating the hiring of a firm to complete the design of improvements to Flamingo
Park, a key concern was including the separately funded Property Management Facility
within the project. Although it would be preferable to move the Property Management Yard
out of the Park to another location, the City has exhausted potential alternatives sites
where it could be relocated. Leaving the Property Management Yard in Flamingo Park is a
concern that is proposed to be addressed through optimal location, building design, and
Commission Memo
RFQ 52-01/02 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE FLAMINGO PARK AND
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT YARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
December 11, 2002
Page 2 of 5
screening. Thus it would be beneficial to have one firm design and oversee the
construction of both projects so that coordination is maximized. In addition, the
deterioration ofthe existing Property Management Yard is becoming a serious concern that
requires timely attention. It is anticipated that in designing the combined project, the
Property Management Yard could be accelerated as part of a first phase of the project.
RFQ No. 52-01/02 was issued on August 22,2002 with an opening date of September 26,
2002. A pre-proposal conference to provide information to firms considering submitting a
response was held on September 4, 2002. DemandStar by Onvia issued bid notices to
one-thousand-three-hundred-nine (1,309) prospective proposers, resulting in fifty-one(51)
proposers requesting RFQ packages, which resulted in the receipt of six (6) proposals, by
firms, in response to the RFQ. Heery International's proposal was not considered for
evaluation, as they submitted their proposal after the required deadline. The following are
the responsive firms that submitted proposals for this RFQ.
. EDAW, Inc.
. Indigo Service Corporation
. Post Buckley Schuh and Jernigan (PBS&J)
. The Russell Partnership, Inc.
. STA Architectural Group
EDAW's proposal did not include the requested Questionnaire form, which requested
the following information:
. Name, Address and Phone Numbers of the Company
. Summarized History of the Company
. Names of Officers and Owners of the Company
. Any past History of Criminal Violations of Principals or Owners of the Company
. List of any pending Lawsuits
. Conflict of Interest (Specifically in connection with this project)
. Public Disclosure. In order to determine whether the members of the Evaluation
Committee for this Request for Proposals have any association or relationships
which would constitute a conflict of interest, either actual or perceived, with any
Proposer and/or individuals and entities comprising or representing such
Proposer.
The City Attorney's office reviewed EDAW's proposal and determined that the omission of
the Questionnaire in EDAW's proposal was not a material deviation as most of the
information was already in other portions of their submittal and that the Administration had
the authority to request said Questionnaire to be submitted prior to the Committee meeting.
EDAW provided said Questionnaire on November 19, 2002.
Commission Memo
RFQ 52-01/02 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE FLAMINGO PARK AND
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT YARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
December 11, 2002
Page 3 of 5
On October 2, 2002, the City Manager, via Letter to Commission (LTC) No. 223-2002,
appointed an Evaluation Committee ("the Committee") consisting of the following
individuals:
. Kevin Smith, Director, Parks and Recreation Department (Chairperson)
. Brad Judd, Director, Property Management Division
. William Cary, Director, Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Planning Division
. Alex Rolandelli, CIP Office South Beach Construction Coordinator
. Randall Robinson, Resident and longtime activist
. Jeff Speck, Resident, nationally know Urban Planner
. Debbie Wasserman, Resident, South Beach property owner
On November 20,2002, the Committee convened and all Committee members were in
attendance. They were provided with the project overview and background information by
Donald Shockey, CIP Senior Capital Projects Planner and Todd Osborn of URS, Program
Manager for this project. The Committee evaluated the proposals submitted by all firms
and were given presentations by all 5 firms. The firms were provided the opportunity to
address the Committee with a 15 minute presentation, followed by a 15 minute question
and answer session. Additionally, the Committee reviewed references and Dun and
Bradstreet reports secured by the Procurement staff.
Furthermore, they discussed the following RFQ evaluation criteria for the selection of
Architectural and Engineering firms which is governed by Section 287.055, Florida
Statutes, known as the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). The following
are the CCNA RFQ Evaluation Criteria factors used to evaluate and rank the respondents:
. Ability of Professional Personnel - 30 Points
. Past Performance - 20 Points
. Willingness to meet time and budget requirements - 20 Points
. Location - 10 Points
. Recent, current, and projected workloads of the firms - 10 Points
. The volume of work previously awarded to each firm by the agency, with the object
of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified firms, provided
such distribution does not violate the principle of selection ofthe most highly qualified
firms - 10 Points
Commission Memo
RFQ 52-01/02 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE FLAMINGO PARK AND
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT YARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
December 11, 2002
Page 4 of 5
During deliberations, the Committee members discussed their individual ranking of the five
firms and arrived at the following Committee ranking:
Kevin Smith
Brad Judd
William Cary
Alex Rolandelli
Randall Robinson
Jeff Speck
Debbie Wasserman
RANKINGS
LEGEND:
· First:
· Second:
· Third:
INDIGO
60 (5)
70 (5)
78 (4)
58 (5)
90 (4)
76 (4)
65 (5)
(5)
PBS&J RUSSELL PARTNERSHIP STA EDAW
72 (4) 74 (3) 82 (2) 85 (1)
92 (2) 84 (3) 83 (4) 95 (1)
90 (2) 90 (2) 89 (3) 91 (1)
80 (3) 85 (2) 63 (4) 95 (1)
94 (3) 96 (2) 90 (4) 98 (1)
82 (3) 88 (2) 82 (3) 94 (1)
79 (4) 90 (1) 84 (2) 83 (3)
(3) (2) (4) (1)
EDAW, Inc.
The Russell Partnership, Inc.
Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc.
The firm of EDAW, Inc. was deemed to be the top ranked firm based on the experience
and qualifications of their team. EDAW, Inc. has extensive working knowledge of the City
of Miami Beach and its programs and has worked with City staff on various Public Works
and Capital Improvement Projects.
EDAW, Inc. will provide exceptional client services as they have done in the past for the
City.
EDAW, Inc. will offer the following to the City of Miami Beach:
. Internationally recognized planning firm known for their innovative approach to
park's planning projects.
. Exceptional team professionals recognized by their clients and other peers for their
award winning work.
. Understanding of the delivery of parks and recreation services, from the master
planning level to design, construction and operation.
. Thorough knowledge of local and regional issues.
. Strong track record of successfully completing projects within budget and time
schedule.
Commission Memo
RFQ 52-01/02 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE FLAMINGO PARK AND
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT YARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
December 11, 2002
Page 5 of 5
. Extensive experience in facilitating public meetings.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER
David Sacks, ASLA
14 Years of Experience in the practice of Landscape Architecture. He has been extensively
involved in the master planning, site design, construction administration and project
management of parks, public gardens, streetscapes and other public facilities, and in
planning for the adaptive rehabilitation of historic landscapes. Additionally he has provided
the following:
. Extensive experience in the design of parks; both active and passive.
. Award winning designs of recreational facilities
. Planning and design for historic properties and cultural landscapes
. Variety of public-sector project types, ranging from streetscapes to facilities landscape
designs.
. Municipal/Agency Parks and Recreational Facilities design:
- City of Plantation, Florida
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation
- United States National Park Service
As the Project Manager for EDAW, Inc. Mr. Sacks has managed several design projects
such as:
Fairchild Tropical Garden Master Plan, Miami, Florida, Project Director - Provided
Master Plan for 83-acre world renowned public botanical garden in the South Florida area.
Master Plan for Matheson Hammock Park, Project Director - Provided Master Plan
update for the 635-acre National Historic Register park, which is one of the oldest and most
significant resource-based parks in Miami-Dade County.
Biscayne National Park, Project Director - Provided new site Master Plan for visitor
facilities at the Shark Valley visitor center, enhancement of water access at the Everglades
City visitor center, and a number of smaller improvement projects at various locations
within the park.
Plantation Central Park Expansion, Project Director - Provided site planning and
design of Plantation Central Park's $5.2 million expansion, comprising the City's flagship
active recreation park.
Commission Memo
RFQ 52-01/02 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE FLAMINGO PARK AND
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT YARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
December 11, 2002
Page 6 of 5
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the attached
resolution which accepts the City Manager's recommendation, and authorizes the
Administration to enter into negotiations with the top-ranked firm of EDAW, Inc.; and
should the Administration not be able to negotiate an agreement with the top ranked firm,
authorizing the Administration to negotiate with second-ranked firm of The Russell
Partnership, Inc.; and, should the Administration not be able to negotiate an agreement
with the second-ranked firm, further authorizing the Administration to negotiate with the
third-ranked firm of Post Buckley Schuh and Jernigan, Inc..
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ATTACHMENT A:
Flaminao Park/Property Manaaement Yard Prior Commission Action
On November 8, 1994, Miami Beach residents approved the issuance of $15 million in
general obligation bonds for park improvements (Parks Bond). Bermello Ajamil and
Partners, Inc. (B&A) prepared a Master Plan that addressed the needs of twenty (20) parks
of various sizes, and improvements for the Boardwalk and bikeways. The Mayor and City
Commission adopted the Master Plan on June 19, 1996.
The City issued RLFI 11-96/97, seeking the professional services of an
architectural/engineering firm or firms to provide design services, construction and bidding
documents, construction observation, project administration, scheduling, and cost
estimating for the parks addressed by the Master Plan. On July 16,1997, the Mayor and
City Commission approved a Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement
with The Corradino Group (formerly known as Carr Smith Corradino) for professional
services related to the Parks Bond Program projects including Scott Rakow Youth Center,
Flamingo Park Pool, and Normandy Park in the amount of $536,068 from the Parks Bond.
The Mayor and City Commission approved schematic plans for the base bids and base bid
budgets for each project, and authorized the Administration to move forward with designs
and bid specifications for the projects on May 20, 1998. On July 15, 1998, the Mayor and
City Commission appropriated additional funding for the Parks Master Plan Bond Program
in the amount of $13,980,915. This action also amended the professional services
agreement with The Corradino Group, increasing the agreement amount by $237,955.
On July 7, 1999, the Mayor and City Commission amended the agreement with The
Corradino Group in the amount of $74,977 for the provision of additional services not
included in the original scope of work, and additional cost for surveying.
On November 2, 1999, Miami Beach residents approved the issuance of approximately
$92 million in General Obligation (GO) Bonds. Of the $24.8 million GO Bond funds that
were allocated for Parks and Beaches projects, approximately $2.8 million were for the
construction of the Scott Rakow Youth Center, Flamingo Park Pool, and Normandy Park
projects included under The Corradino Group's professional services agreement.
The Flamingo Pool project was completed in Summer 2002. However, only the
preliminary planning has been completed for improvements to the remainder of the Park,
which were also included in The Corradino Group's original scope of services. Since the
time of execution of the original Corradino agreement, a determination was made that the
Property Management Yard needs to remain within Flamingo Park due to insufficient space
at any other City-owned facility. As a result, the most effective approach is to have the
same design consultant design the Park and the Property Management Yard together.
The Corradino Group's agreement could not be amended to include the Property
Management Yard since it would significantly alter the character of the original RFP, and
the project was removed from The Corradino Group's scope through Commission
Resolution No. 2002-24805 on April 1 0,2002. As such, a new AlE needs to be selected to
plan and design Flamingo Park/Property Management Yard improvements.