Resolution 2019-31031 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-31031
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO.
2019-209-ND, FOR RESILIENCY CODE CONSULTANT SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS
WITH PERKINS & WILL ARCHITECTS INC., AS THE TOP RANKED
PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN
NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH PERKINS & WILL ARCHITECTS INC.,
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS
WITH AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., AS THE SECOND RANKED
PROPOSER; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN
NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES,
INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS WITH DPZ CODESIGN, LLC, AS THE THIRD RANKED
PROPOSER; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL
NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2019, the Mayor and City Commission authorized the issuance
of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2019-209-ND for Resiliency Code Consultant Services; and
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2019, the RFQ 2019-242-ND for Resiliency Code Consultant
Services (the "RFQ") was issued; and
WHEREAS, a voluntary pre-proposal meeting was held on June 19, 2019; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2019, the City received a total of 4 proposals from AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., DPZ CoDesign, LLC, Morrison Hershfield Corporation, Perkins & Will
Architects, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the proposal from Morrison Hershfield Corporation was deemed non-
responsive for failure to meet the minimum requirements of the RFQ, and the proposal was
therefore not evaluated any further; and
WHEREAS, the Committee convened on September 17, 2019 to review and score the
remaining proposals; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was provided an overview of the project, information relative
to the City's Cone of Silence Ordinance and the Government Sunshine Law, general information
on the scope of services and a copy of each proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was instructed to score and rank each proposal pursuant to
the evaluation criteria established in the RFQ; and
WHEREAS, the evaluation process resulted in the ranking of proposers as follows:
Perkins & Will Architects, Inc., as the top ranked proposer; AECOM Technical Services, Inc., as
the second ranked proposer; and DPZ CoDesign, LLC, as the third ranked proposer; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing all of the submissions and the Evaluation Committee's
rankings and commentary, the City Manager concurs with the Evaluation Committee and
recommends that the Mayor and City Commission authorize the Administration to enter into
negotiations with Perkins & Will Architects, Inc., the top ranked proposer; further, if the
Administration is not successful in negotiating an agreement with Perkins & Will Architects, Inc.,
authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., as
the second ranked proposer; further, if the Administration is not successful in negotiating an
agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., authorize the Administration to enter into
negotiations with DPZ CoDesign, LLC, as the third ranked proposer.
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 accept the recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Request For
Qualifications No. 2019-209-ND for Resiliency Code Consultant Services, and authorize the
Administration to enter into negotiations with Perkins & Will Architects, Inc., as the top ranked
proposer; further, if the Administration is not successful in negotiating an agreement with
Perkins & Will Architects, Inc. Company, authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations
with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., as the second ranked proposer; further, if the
Administration is not successful in negotiating an agreement with AECOM Technical Services,
Inc., authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with DPZ CoDesign, LLC, as the
third ranked proposer; and further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
upon conclusion of successful negotiations by the Administration.//
PASSED AND ADOPTED this & day of ab4ty 2019.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 16, 2019
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
(RFQ)2019-209-ND FOR RESILIENCY CODE CONSULTANT SERVICES.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution accepting the City Manager's recommendation.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City's current land development regulations are prescriptive in nature and generally difficult
to read and clearly understand. The regulations contain complex and often overlapping criteria
for permitted and conditional uses, development regulations and overlay districts. The
regulations generally do not sufficiently address how a building is oriented on a site, impacts
surrounding sites, or affects the pedestrian environment and public realm. Over the last few
decades, this has created the need for lengthy and complicated negotiations between City staff
and developers in order to achieve sound planning and development practices. The regulations,
which were adopted in 1989, have not been reviewed and updated, but they have been
amended in a frequent and piecemeal manner over the last 30 years.
A modem resiliency code, tailored specifically to Miami Beach, would simplify permitted and
conditional use requirements, focusing on building orientation, scale, context, and building
frontages. This would provide City staff, developers and the community with clear and
consistent rules and regulations to which new development must conform.
Additionally, the manner in which permitted and conditional uses are set forth would be
simplified, thus allowing a property owner, resident, prospective buyer or developer to quickly
decipher what types of uses are permitted on a site. A simplified use table will not affect any of
the regulations and limitations that have been implemented over time in order to protect the
quality of life of specific neighborhoods. All existing regulations, requirements and special
restrictions on certain uses would be transferred to the body of the new code. The proposed
code would also work in conjunction with existing historic preservation regulations in order to
ensure that new construction is compatible with historic districts and sites.
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The adoption of a resiliency code will enable the City to formulate a strategic plan that will
continue to promote and protect the historic character of the distinct neighborhoods, while
identifying areas for sustainable growth and addressing our shocks and stresses. Developers
will have a clear understanding of the areas that are available for growth and will be able to focus
their resources on projects that can succeed. The predictability that comes from this knowledge
will encourage residential and commercial investment that will benefit both the City and its
residents.
By means of this RFQ, the City seeks to contract with a consultant who would be tasked with
performing the analysis and drafting of the code, as well as facilitating appropriate community
outreach. The Administration would assist as needed in order to reduce costs and would
provide the institutional knowledge needed to properly convert the existing, prescriptive based
land development regulations, into the new code document.
ANALYSIS
On June 5, 2019, the Mayor and City Commission authorized the issuance of Request for
Qualifications (RFQ)2019-209-ND for Resiliency Code Consultant Services. Responses were
due and received on July 23, 2019. The City received a total of four (4) proposals from the
following firms: AECOM Technical Services, Inc., DPZ CoDesign, LLC, Morrison Hershfield
Corporation, Perkins & Will Architects, Inc. The proposal from Morrison Hershfield Corporation
was deemed non-responsive for failure to meet the minimum requirement of the RFQ and was
not further evaluated.
The Evaluation Committee appointed by the City Manager convened on September 17, 2019,
to consider proposals received. The Committee was comprised of Michael Belush, Chief of
Planning and Zoning, Planning Department, City of Miami Beach; Heenan Cardeno, Director,
Code Compliance Department, City of Miami Beach; Rogelio Madan, Chief of Community
Planning and Sustainability, Planning Department, City of Miami Beach; Lynda Westin,
Transportation Manager, Transportation Department, City of Miami Beach; and Elizabeth
Wheaton, Director, Environment and Sustainability Department, City of Miami Beach
The Committee was provided an overview of the project, information relative to the City's Cone
of Silence Ordinance and the Government Sunshine Law. The Committee was also provided
with general information on the scope of services and a copy of each proposal. The Committee
was instructed to score and rank each proposal pursuant to the evaluation criteria established in
the RFQ. The evaluation process resulted in the ranking of proposers as indicated in
Attachment A, in the following order:
1. Perkins &Will Architects, Inc.
2.AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
3. DPZ CoDesign, LLC
A summary of each top-ranked firm follows:
Perkins &Will Architects. Inc.
Founded over 80 years ago, Perkins & Will Architects, Inc. (Perkins & Will) is a global team of
2,700 creative and critical thinkers that provide worldwide interdisciplinary services in
architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and more. It is passionate about human-
centered design and committed to creating a positive impact in people's lives through
sustainability, resilience, well-being, diversity, inclusion and research. It has pushed the
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boundaries of resilience design across the globe and locally by developing, in conjunction with
the Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability, RE Li, a public standard that prescribes
methods for designing more resilient buildings, neighborhoods, homes, infrastructure, and
communities. The firm has also partnered with the Rockefeller Foundation, 100 Resilient Cities
and the Toronto Resilience Strategy on a number of projects.
AECOM Technical Services. Inc.
Founded in 1990, AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) is a full-service firm operating in
over 150 countries. The team has extensive experience implementing citywide codes, land use
regulations, and design guidelines nationally. The firm also has a long history of delivering
innovative planning documents, such as comprehensive and community plans, zoning plans and
amendments, district masterplans, downtown and transit-oriented development strategies,
environmental documents, and sustainability plans.
DPZ CoDesign. LLC
DPZ CoDesign, LLC (DPZ) was founded in 1980 and is based in Miami, Florida, with satellite
offices in Gaithersburg, Maryland and Portland, Oregon. DPZ is a leader in planning, urban
design, coding, and architecture, with over 300 projects for new and existing communities in the
U.S. and internationally, DPZ's contributions to planning, design, and regulations have been
widely recognized for their excellence and influence on the making of walkable urbanism,
complete neighborhoods, and resilient communities.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
After reviewing all of the submissions and the Evaluation Committee process, I concur with the
Evaluation Committee and find Perkins & Will Architects, Inc. to be the best qualified firm for
the project. Perkins & Will is familiar with the topography and neighborhoods of the City of
Miami Beach, as they have been actively involved in designing new structures in the City over
the last 25 years. Moreover, because of their subconsultant, Coastal Engineering, they will have
access to data regarding the elevation of existing buildings and setbacks of the foundation of
existing buildings that will be fundamental in addressing the historic district. Finally, Perkins &
Will recommends a performance-based approach to the development of the resiliency code
that allows for flexibility over time, while setting targets for high quality design, urban place-
making, community connectivity, and economic feasibility.
For the reasons stated herein, I recommend that the Mayor and City Commiss" n approve the
resolution authorizing the Administration to enter into negotiations with Perkins & Will Architects,
Inc., as the top ranked proposer; further, if the administration is not successful in negotiating an
agreement with Perkins & Will Architects, Inc., authorizing the administration to enter into
negotiations with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., as the second ranked proposer, further, if
the administration is not successful in negotiating an agreement with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc., authorizing the administration to enter into negotiations with DPZ CoDesign,
LLC, as the third ranked proposer; and further authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement upon conclusion of successful negotiations by the Administration.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The costs of the related services are subject to funds availability approved through the City's
budgeting process. Grant funding will not be utilized for this project.
CONCLUSION
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The administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the City
Manager's recommendation with regard to the proposals received in response to RFQ 2019-
209-ND for resiliency code consultant services.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a Resident Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know item? Bond Funds?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Neighborhoods - Modernize and streamline our old and complex land development regulations
and City codes.
Legislative Tracking
Planning/Procurement
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Attachment A
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