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Resolution 2021-31802 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31802 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JOSE "JOE" L. GOMEZ, P.E., AS THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Jose "Joe" L. Gomez, P.E., as the Public Works Director for the City of Miami Beach's (the "City") Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gomez has over 40 years of experience in both the public and private sector as a civil engineer with specific expertise in transportation, infrastructure, planning, and design as well as construction management; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gomez is a Florida Licensed Engineer and holds a Bachelor of.Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Florida International University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gomez's prior work experience includes more than ten years' service with the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT"), where he was responsible for all construction, maintenance, and traffic operations for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties; and WHEREAS, after concluding his service with FDOT, Mr. Gomez has worked as a consultant with various firms on major infrastructure and transportation projects; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gomez recently served as the Founding Chair of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for the $820 million General Obligation Bond for Jackson Health System; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.02(b) of the City Charter, the City Manager has the power to appoint the directors of City departments, except for the Legal Department and the City Clerk's Office, with the consent of the City Commission; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to consent to the appointment of Jose "Joe" L. Gomez as the Public Works Director for the Public Works Department for the City of Miami Beach, Florida. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby consent to the appointment of Jose "Joe" L. Gomez, P.E., as the Public Works Director for the City of Miami Beach's Public Works Department. PASSED and ADOPTED this '3 day of 7141r , 2021. ATTEST: 8r Dan Gelber, Mayor Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LANGUAGE AND FOR EXECUTION c "7- City Attorney �w._Date ttRCORIORATED j••.-..u,_�, .:tic,_= Resolutions- R7 A MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ' TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Aline T. Hudak, City Manager DATE: July 28, 2021 9:30 a.m. SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JOSE "JOE" L. GOMEZ, P.E., AS THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is recommended that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution consenting to Jose "Joe" L. Gomez, P.E., as the Director of the Public Works Department for.the City of Miami Beach. BACKGROUND/HISTORY Mr. Gomez has years of experience in both the public and private sector as a civil engineer with specific expertise in transportation, infrastructure, planning and design as well as construction management. As the Director of Operations for the Florida Department of Transportation District 6, he was responsible for leading a staff of more than 600 employees and a construction contract value of approximately $250,000,000. He has significant experience in the areas of public and community involvement and inter-agency coordination. His many years of experience in the private sector has also given him a significant portfolio of direct public project experience. Mr. Gomez will bring fresh and outstanding leadership to our team. The Public Works Director is arguably one of the most important positions in defining and implementing the future vision and important infrastructure priorities for the City of Miami Beach. Overseeing multiple areas, including Utilities Infrastructure, Sanitation, and Streets & Green Space, requires a candidate who is experienced, innovative and willing to think outside the box while working closely with City staff and residents to create pioneering solutions to the many issues facing our city. Mr. Gomez possesses all of those attributes. SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA N/A CONCLUSION Mr. Gomez's valuable prior work experience will assist him as the new Public Work Director for the City of Miami Beach. Page 1088 of 2012 Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is recommended that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution consenting to Jose "Joe" L. Gomez, P.E., as the Director of the Public Works Department for the City of Miami Beach. Applicable Area Citywide Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize 0.0. to Know" item,pursuant to Bond Funds? City Code Section 2-14? No No Legislative Tracking Human Resources ATTACHMENTS: Description © Resume © Resolution • Page 1089 of 2012 JOSE(JOE) L. GOMEZ, PE, F. FES 50 MINORCA AVENUE,APT.708 CORAL GABLES,FL 33134 June 18, 2021 Alina T. Hudak City Manager City of Miami Beach 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139 RE: Position of Public Works Director Dear Mrs. Hudak: It is my distinct honor to submit my résumé for your consideration to the above referenced position of Public Works Director. As a practicing professional engineer with over 43 years of experience ininfrastructure and transportation projects, this opportunity is one that I have progressively groomed myself for. I am licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Florida with extensive experience in the public sector. For almost 10 and a half years, I worked for the Florida Department of Transportation in District Six as a proud public servant, in various responsible positions and ascending to Director of Transportation Operations. This position was responsible for all construction, maintenance and traffic operations for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. This position oversaw a workforce of approximately 600 employees and a construction contract value of approximately $250M. After Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida in August of 1992, I was part of the team that led the District's disaster and recovery efforts where an estimated 95% of all traffic signals were severely impacted in Miami- Dade County. After departing FDOT in 1996, I returned to the private sector as a consultant working with various firms on major infrastructure and transportation projects. I have led offices and disciplines of 100 employees and diverse mix of projects, including water and sewer infrastructure, transportation planning and design and construction. Most notably, I was the senior project manager for the $900M design-build I-395/SR 836/1-95 project that is currently under construction. This project includes Miami's first signature bridge that will be a focal point for our community. As a consultant I have also worked on the.Public-Private Partnership (P3) conversion of 1-75/ Alligator Alley from Broward County to Collier County, SR Page 1090 of 2012 836 Design-Build widening from NW 17th Av to NW 57th Av and the WAVE Streetcar project for the City of Ft. Lauderdale. Although I returned to private practice in 1996, my desire to be involved in public service was always present. I served for over 9 years at PortMiami as a member and ultimately Chair of Port of Miami Crane Management, the not-for-profit company responsible for purchasing and maintaining the gantry cranes for all cargo operations at PortMiami. Most recently I served for four years as the founding Chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the $820M General Obligation Bond program for Jackson Health System. All these opportunities have shaped me professionally and personally to be your next Public Works Director. The City has embarked on an aggressive capital improvement program that encompasses critical needs including addressing sea level rise, sustainability and resiliency, and right-of-way improvements. The GOB and W&WW Bond programs are key components of this. The successful delivery and completion of these programs will require senior leadership from an individual that has a strong background in design and construction projects, along with program and management and operational skills to effectively lead and execute this program. I believe that my skills as a professional engineer, senior program manager and a public servant makes me uniquely qualified to be your next Public Works Director. I look forward to continuing our dialogue and answer any questions that you may have regarding my qualifications. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, José (Joe) L. Gomez, PE, F. FES cc: Naima De Pinedo, Assistant to City Manager Page 1091 of 2012 • PROFESSIONAL RESUME of JOSE (JOE) L. GOMEZ, PE, F.FES Mr.Gomez has over 43 years of diverse civil engineering,transportation planning and design,quality control plan reviews,as well as CEI and construction management experience,He has managed and Years of Experience:43 directed large-scale transportation studies including major multi-level interchanges,arterial corridors TIN:G52043256 and bridge replacements.Mr.Gomez is also a construction dispute resolution expert,having served Registrations/Certifications: on several Dispute Review Boards (DRBs) for the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT) s1 FL 135526 and Miami-Dade Expressway Authority(MDX). He has significant experience in the areas of public and community involvement, inter-agency coordination and traffic management systems. Over the Earthwork Construction course of his career, he has been in responsible charge of major alternative delivery projects Inspection Levels 1 &2 including Design-Build(DB)and Public Private Partnerships(P3). Final Estimates Level 1 QC Manager CURRENT EMPLOYERS MOT Advanced KCI Technologies, Inc.-Miami,Florida FDEP Qualified Stormwater Position: Associate,CM/CEI Practice Leader and Miami Office Manager From: December 2019 to Present Management Inspector Nuclear and Safety Training University of Miami—Coral Gables,Florida Critical Structures Self-Study Position: Guest Lecturer I Part-time Adjunct Professor HAZMAT Training From:August 2020 to Present Auger Cast Pile EXPERIENCE BY DISCIPLINE MSE Wall Professional Affiliations: CONSTRUCTION,ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION(CEI)AND CONSTRUCTION Florida Engineering Society, MANAGEMENT Fellow Broad Causeway Corridor Enhancements(FPID 439906-1-58-01),Town of Bay Harbor Islands, Florida Engineering Society, FL. Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager(03/2020—12/2020 expected completion).This is State Chapter,Director a LAP project consisting of widening on both sides of the 0.45-mile Broad Causeway to add buffered American Society of Civil bike lanes, mill and resurface the existing pavement,and replace the existing handrail on the east Engineers(ASCE),Member bridge with new recessed LED lights. The project also includes mill and resurfacing of the existing Construction Management pavement at the service station within the project limits which is used as a turnaround for vehicles. Association(CMAA)of The project originally called for two one-inch lifts of Superpave SP-9.5 structural asphalt. However, America,Member due to addition of bike lanes and safety concerns, Mr.Gomez was successful in working with the Education: FDOT and the Town to replace the final course as one inch of FC-9.5 friction course, which was BS I Civil Engineering approved as LAP reimbursement by FDOT D6. The project will be completed on time and within Technology(CET)I Florida budget.Reference:Town of Bay Harbor Islands,Douglas P.Armstrong,Public Works Director,Phone International University (305)866-6241 AA I Pre-Engineering/Miami Norwegian Cruise Lines Terminal B New Construction, Miami, FL. Senior Project Engineer/ Dade College Project Manager(02/2019— 01/2020). Mr. Gomez performed CEI services for drainage, water, sewer,electrical duct bank and paving infrastructure for a new$120 million state-of-the-art passenger terminal, replacing the obsolete existing Terminal B. He was responsible for all CEI inspections, inspection staff and performance of daily work reports (DWR). Reference: NCL Holdings, Alicia Cuervo, El, GA/CA, Vice President, Construction, Phone:(305)436-4055 NW 52nd Street/NW 102nd Avenue CEI Services,Doral, FL[Contract G00491. Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager(10/2015—04/2018),Mr.Gomez provided CEI services for this$3 million project for the City of Doral.The project,a Local Agency Program(LAP)off-highway system,includes the construction of a new French drain system, upgraded pedestrian improvements including Americans with Disabilities/Accessibility Page 1092 of 2012 José(Joe)L.Gomez,PE, F.FES Page 12 (ADA)detectable warning devices, pedestrian signal heads and solar powered rectangular rapid flashing beacons for added safety at crosswalks,milling and resurfacing and new bicycle lanes.Reference:City of Dora!, Carlos Arroyo,CFM,Assistant Public Works Director/ Chief of Construction, Phone:(305)593-6740 NE 13th Street CEi Services, Fort Lauderdale, FL[Contract 19196]. Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager(12/2016—2018). The project entailed reconstruction of NE 13th Street from NE 8th Avenue to the Florida East Coast(FEC) Railroad (R/R). It included adding bike lanes, removal of existing traffic signal and construction of a new roundabout, bio-swales, new street lighting, milling and resurfacing.Reference:City of Fort Lauderdale, Christine Fanchi, PE,PTP/Transportation Project Manager,Phone:(954)828-5526 Card Sound Road Toll Plaza SunPass Conversion, Monroe County, FL. Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager(10/2018— 09/2019).The project consisted of the$18 million conversion of the cash toll plaza to the SunPass cashless electronic system. Services included serving as owner's representative during the design phase and CEI services during construction. Project elements included demolition of existing toll plaza in two phases, pavement reconstruction (flexible and rigid), new drainage, toll gantry and electronic equipment.Reference:Monroe County Department of Public Works, Clark Briggs-Senior Project Manager.Phone:(305)295-4329 Resurfacing from SR 15/Sweat Road to SR 16A,Clay County,FL[FPID 432269-1-52-01].Quality Assurance(QA)Officer(02/2017 —01/2018).CEI services were provided for milling and resurfacing,shoulder treatment,highway signing,and other incidental construction. Mr.Gomez was responsible for all QA audits as per contract requirements.Reference:FDOT,Donald Devenny-Project Manager,Phone: (386) 312-4833 SR 201, New Road Construction, Baldwin Bypass,Jacksonville,FL.QA Officer(12/2016—2018). KCI performed CEi services to provide a bypass around the Town of Baldwin,connecting SR 200(US 301)at the 1-10 interchange to the four-lane rural divided highway SR 200(US 301)on the northeast side.Includes six Florida-I Beam(FIB)bridges(four at CSX crossings),embankment with surcharging, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE)wall and new asphalt and concrete roadway. Mr.GOmez was responsible for all QA audits as per contract requirements.Reference:FDOT,Robert Gurganious,Project Manager,Phone:(904)360-5542 SR 84 Drainage Improvements,Milling,Resurfacing and Signalization,Collier County,Naples,FL[FPID 433173-1-52-01(T1653)). QA Officer(11/2016- 11/2017). KCI provided CEI services for this$3.8 million project for FDOT District 1 (D1).This project involved utility coordination of four drill shaft foundations for improved signalization at the intersection of County Barn Road, new sidewalk and closed flume inlets within the one-mile corridor. This project also added storage to existing turn lanes and is converting the existing swale median to a crowned median in preparation for future landscaping. Mr. Gomez was responsible for all QA audits per contract requirements. Reference:FOOT D1,Josephine Mak,Project Manager, Phone:(239)985-7840 SR 826/Palmetto Expressway(from SW 8th Street to SW 32nd Street),Miami,FL,Project Principal(01/2006-12/2006).Mr.GOmez was responsible for overall commitment of engineering resources and was the client point-of-contact on this segment of the Palmetto Reconstruction Program.The project included widening of mainline,widening and realignment of interchange ramps,construction of noise walls and eight new bridges.Construction cost was$32 million. Reference:A2(Prime Consultant)/FDOT District 6(D6) Construction Office, Mario Cabrera, PE, District Construction Engineer,Phone:(305)640-7445 DESIGN-BUILD(DB)AND PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP(P3) The Wave Streetcar DB Project,Downtown Fort Lauderdale,Broward County,FL.Project Director(01/2017—05/2018).Mr.Gomez was responsible for the DB pursuit of the$140 million Wave Electric Streetcar project.He led all of the firms'engineering resources in the development of the plans and quantities for the winning bid with contractor joint venture of PrincelDelta. Reference:WSP USA, Ronald Colas,PE, SI, Vice President/Senior Area Manager,Phone:(305)514-3167 I-395/SR 836 (from Midtown Interchange/I-95 to US 41/SR A1A MacArthur Causeway Bridge), Miami-Dade County, FL. Senior Advisor(02/2015—01/2016).The 1-395 corridor improvements included developing 30%plans,criteria package and aesthetics manual for the project. Mr.Gomez assisted the project manager in various duties,including attending progress meetings and task assignments. Reference:FDOT D6, Raul Quinfela, PE, Project Manager,Phone:(305)470-5271 I.395/SR 836 (from Midtown Interchange/I-95 to US 41/SR A1A MacArthur Causeway Bridge), Miami-Dade County, FL. Senior Project Manager(06/2011—01/2015).The 1-395 corridor improvements included developing 30%plans,criteria package and aesthetics manual for the project.Tasks included setting geometry of mainline(three lanes in each direction)and ramps,typical section packages for mainline and surface streets within project right-of-way (ROW), exceptions and variations for mainline, drainage report for project which includes two pump stations and 38 gravity wells,master maintenance of traffic(MOT)plan,master signing and pavement marking plan and extensive utility coordination with utility master plan.Reference:FDOT D6, Vilma Croft, PE,Project Manager(now with HNTB), Page 1093 of 2012 José(Joe)L.Gomez,PE,F.FES Page j 3 Phone:(305)551-8100 SR 836 from West of NW 57th Avenue to West of NW 17th Avenue, MDX, Miami, FL. Project Manager(01/2014—12/2014).The project entailed the design-build procurement phase for mainline widening of four miles of SR 836, including implementation of two diverging diamond interchanges at NW 57th Avenue and NW 27th Avenue. Also included was a new westbound (WB) flyover ramp from NW 37th Avenue interchange to SR 953/LeJeune Road.The plans also included accommodation of managed lanes from LeJeune Road/Miami International Airport(MIA)to SR 826/SR 836 Interchange. Component plans included roadway and geometry,signing and pavement markings, maintenance of traffic plans and new street reconstruction at SR 959/NW 57th Avenue and SR 9/NW 27th Avenue to accommodate new diverging diamond layouts.The plan set submitted was part of the successful proposal resulting in award of the contract to the contractor. Reference:Odebrecht USA, Mauricio Gonzalez, PE(now with Lead Engineering Contractors),Phone: (305) 615-3272 1.75 Alligator Alley(from Broward County Toll Plaza to Collier County Toll Plaza),Broward/Collier Counties,FL.Project Manager and Owner Representative(04/2008— 12/2008).The 78-mile Public Private Partnership (P3) project consisted of the conversion of the existing tolled interstate facility. Mr. GOmez' responsibility included review of all documents, coordination and scheduling of team meetings, and setting up and attendance of all public workshops. Reference: FDOT Central Office, Gregory L. Schiess, PE, Project Manager,Phone:(850)414-4146 HIGHWAY DESIGN SR 5/US 1 Overseas Highway (from Mile Marker[MM] 93 to MM 97), Tavernier, FL. Project Manager and Engineer of Record (04/2007 —06/2009).The project included four miles of US 1 in the Florida Keys.The project included milling and resurfacing,improving shoulders,adding drainage and the addition of a new northbound 10-foot emergency shoulder.Mr.GOmez provided support during the construction phase.Reference:FDOT D6, Chris Tavella,PE, Project Manager.Phone:(305)470-5484 SR 5IUS 1 Overseas Highway(from MM 103 to MM 106),Key Largo,FL.Project Manager and Engineer of Record(04/2007 — 06/2009).The project consisted of three miles of US 1 in the Florida Keys. The project included milling and resurfacing, improving shoulders,adding drainage and the addition of a new northbound 10-foot emergency shoulder. Mr.Gomez provided support during the construction phase.Reference:FDOT D6, Chris Tavella,PE, Project Manager Phone:(305)470-5484 SR 5IUS 1 Brickell Avenue(from SE 25th Road to SE 5th Street),Miami,FL.Project Manager and Engineer of Record(06/2007 —06/2009).The project consisted of 1.8 miles of Brickell Avenue in the downtown Brickell area for FDOT D6 Consultant Management, and included concrete pavement replacement,milling and resurfacing of existing flexible pavement,a new state-of-the-art drainage pump station with triple pumps,and approximately 700 linear feet of force main connected to an existing outfall to relieve existing flooding at the intersection of Coral Way and Bricked Avenue. Reference:FDOT D6, Judy Solaun-Gonzalez, PE, District Consultant Management Engineer,Phone:(305)470-5343 Pedestrian Bridge over SR 5IUS 1/South Dixie Highway at Mariposa Drive,Miami-Dade Transit,Coral Gables,FL.Senior Project Engineer and Engineer of Record(03/2013— 10/2014).The project entailed the development and overall design of complex MOT plan which included nighttime closures of US 1 for the erection of pedestrian bridge beams,rerouting of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, extensive signage, signal modifications and lane closure analysis. Reference: Miami-Dade Transit, Albert Hernandez, PE, Assistant Director,Phone:(786)469-5447 NW 2nd Street(from NW 24th Avenue to NW 22nd Avenue),Miami,FL.Project Manager and Engineer of Record(06/2008 — 05/2009). The project involved 0.8 miles of NW 2nd Street in the City of Miami, and included milling and resurfacing, improving drainage swales using impervious concrete and landscaping.Reference:City of Miami Office of Capital Improvements, David Mendez, PE,Assistant Director of Capital Improvements(now with CAP Government),Phone:(305)513-8711 NW 1st Street (from NW 27th Avenue to NW 22nd Avenue), Miami, FL. Project Manager and Engineer of Record(06/2008— 05/2009).The 1.2-mile NW 1st Street project, located in the City of Miami, included reconstruction of 500 feet,milling and resurfacing, improving drainage swales using impervious concrete and landscaping.Reference:City of Miami Office of Capital Improvements,David Mendez,PE,Assistant Director of Capital Improvements (now with CAP Government), Phone:(305)513-8711 SR 923/NE 125th Street Safety Improvements,North Miami,FL.Project Manager(02/2004—06/2005).Mr.Gomez was responsible for safety improvements to a 1.8-mile section of NE 125th Street. Project elements included a new sidewalk, curb and gutter, tree removal,new landscaping,and a new lighting system.Reference:FDOTD6.Elsa Riverol.PE,Project Manager,Phone:(305)470-5105 US 1 Busway Segment 3 Design and Post Design Services (from SW 264th Street to SW 344th Street), Miami, FL. Project • Page 1094 of 2012 José(Joe)L.Gomez,PE,F.FES Page 14 Principal(01/2006— 12/2006). Mr.Gomel responsibility was for all post-design services activities, client contact and commitment of resources. This segment was the last of three segments of an exclusive busway parallel to US 1 in South Miami-Dade County. This eight-mile segment included an exclusive bikeway, multiple covered bus shelters, and complex signalization timing with US 1 intersections.Reference:Miami-Dade Transit Agency,Albert Hernandez,PE,Assistant Director,Phone:(786)469-5447 SR 5/US 1 Lower Matecumbe Key, Islamorada,FL.Project Director(01/2002—01/2004).The project included turn lane and safety improvements on a$500,000,24-month project development and environment(PD&E)study of various turn lane improvements to a four- mile section of US 1 in Lower Matecumbe Key within the Village of Islamorada.Reference:FDOT D6,Vilma Croft,PE,Project Manager (now with HNTB), Phone:(305)551-8100 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, TRAFFIC/PROJECT DEVELOPMENT&ENVIRONMENT City of Homestead Transportation and Traffic Consultant,Homestead, FL.Project Manager(05/2004—01/2006).Mr.Gomez was responsible for the development of an overall transportation master plan for the City of Homestead.The work also included review and recommendations on developer-submitted traffic studies perform signal warrant analysis and other traffic related duties.Reference:City of Homestead,Julio Brea,PE, Director of Public Works,Phone:(305)224-4770 Miami-Dade Transit General Engineering Services,Miami-Dade, FL. Project Manager(11/2001—01/2004).The$1.75 million, 24- month contract included performing miscellaneous engineering services for various improvements countywide to Miami-Dade Transit facilities.Reference:Miami-Dade Transit Agency.Albert Hernandez, PE,Assistant Director,Phone:(786)469-5447 Ludlum Trial Non-Motorized Corridor Study,Miami, FL.Project Director(01/2003—12/2003). Mr.Gomez was responsible for 8.4- mile Rails to Trails Corridor Study along FEC RIR ROW.The project included extensive public involvement program and presentations to various state and local agencies.Reference:FDOT D6, Ken Jeffries, Project Manager,Phone:(305)470-5445 SR 112lLeJeune Road/NW 36th Street Alternatives Evaluation Study,Miami and Hialeah,FL.Project Director(06/2000—03/2001). Mr.Gomez was responsible for analysis of existing conditions,traffic analysis and modeling and interim improvement evaluations including opinion of costs and feasibility rankings for presentation to various agencies including the FDOT D6,MDX,and Cities of Miami Springs and Hialeah.Reference:FDOTD6,Kouroche Mohandes,PE,Project Manager(now with KMEC),Phone:(786)586-7779 EXPERIENCE DURING TENURE WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,DISTRICT 6 Golden Glades Interchange (GGI) Reconstruction, Miami-Dade County. FL. Project Manager(08/1986— 08/1988). The PD&E study consisted of a five-level interchange reconstruction to replace existing obsolete GGI.The study included analyzing over 69 different movements available at this directional interchange and prepared an existing conditions report and alternatives recommendations. Alternatives included adding missing movements and splitting 1-95 mainline NB and SB to different levels. Components included an Existing Conditions Report, Traffic Report, Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant impact (EN FONSI), 30% plans and ROW maps. Due to the complexity of this interchange, Mr. Gomez directed a Geometrics Committee that was comprised of FDOT Central Office,FDOT D6,Federal Highway Administration(FHWA)and consultant to approve the recommended geometrics. SR 874 New SB Exit Ramp at SR 94/North Kendall Drive,Miami-Dade County,FL.Assistant District Design Engineer(10/1985 —10/1996). Mr. Gomez led the design of the new SB exit ramp at North Kendall Drive. The project included complex geometry with mainline spiral curves and limited ROW due to railroad.ROW.All plans were prepared in-house including geometric studies, roadway mainline, and new ramp design and reconstruction of a portion of North Kendall Drive.The plans also included new drainage system, signing and pavement markings and signalization plans at the ramp intersection with North Kendall Drive. SR 9741Bird Road Reconstruction from SR 9531LeJeune Road to SR 51US 1/SW Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, FL. Assistant District Design Engineer(10/1985— 10/1986). Mr. Gomez was in charge of reconstruction of a five-lane urban section.The scope included full reconstruction of roadway,pavement,design,drainage design consisting of exfiltration trenches(French drains), sidewalk, curb and gutter and commercial driveway reconstruction.Component sets included roadway,signing and pavement markings. CEI Experience FDOT D6(D6 Construction Engineer and D6 Director of Operations) • SR A1A/General Douglas A.MacArthur Causeway Reconstruction-$43 million • SR A1A/General Douglas A.MacArthur High Level Bridge Replacement-$75 million • Brickell Avenue Bridge Replacement-$22 million • 1-95 Widening and Pavement Reconstruction from NW 8th Street to NW 151st Street-$110 million • 1-95 High Occupancy Vehicle(HOV)Flyover at Golden Glades Interchange-$42 million Page 1095 of 2012 • Jose(Joe)L.Gomez,PE, F.FES Page 15 • US 41/Tamiami Trail from SR 826 to SW 127th Avenue Widening and Reconstruction-$60 million • SR 826/Palmetto Expressway Section 1 from US 1 to SW 66th Street Widening and Reconstruction-$82 million • SR 826/Palmetto Expressway Section 12 from NW 158th Street to NW 119th Street Widening and Reconstruction-$105 million DISASTER RECOVERY EXPERIENCE Hurricane Irma Disaster Recovery Project Manager(09/2017—05/2018).Mr.Gomez led disaster recovery efforts on multiple contracts with several firms,ensuring that all resources and equipment were made available in various geographic areas throughout the state including Palm Beach,Broward,Collier, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties.He served as direct contact between various firms,FOOT and KCI. Client:FOOT,D1, D4 and D6 Hurricane Andrew Disaster Recovery Director of Operations for FDOT D6(08/1992—02/1994).Mr.GOmez was responsible for all operational details of the clean-up in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew,one of the costliest disasters in US history.At the direction of the District Secretary and the Secretary of Transportation, Mr.Gomez led efforts to open all state highways beginning with the interstate and expressway systems.Due to the loss of 95 %of all traffic signals in Miami-Dade County, Mr.Gomez led coordination with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCOOT)that provided signal heads to temporarily operate many of the intersections that were completely destroyed by Andrew.Based on emergency executive order issued by the Governor,four contracts were issued to replace the temporary signals to new upgraded mast arms.These contracts were for 18 months.Mr.Gomez also served as the direct liaison with FHWA and Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)representatives in preparing the reimbursement applications for work that resulted from destruction by Andrew. Debris removal and disposal was also under his direct supervision.Client:FDOT D6 DISPUTE REVIEW BOARD(ORB)EXPERIENCE • SR 836/Dolphin Expressway Widening and Toll Conversion, MDX-$120 million • 1-95 Noise Abatement Wall Retrofit and Safety Improvements,FDOT D6-$75 million • Districtwide ITS Improvements, FOOT D6-$52 million • SR 826/Palmetto Expressway Section 3 Widening from SW 8th Street to SW 31st Street,FOOT D6-$65 million • US 1 Overseas Highway Jewfish Creek Bridge Replacement and Road Widening, FDOT D6-$180 million • US 1/SR 5/North Roosevelt Boulevard, FOOT D6-$42 million CIVIC INVOLVEMENT • Jackson Health System(JHS),General Obligation Bond Citizens Advisory Committee(CAC).Mr.Gomez was the Chair of CAC that oversees all projects associated with$800 million General Obligation Bond Program. (11/2014-01/2019) • Port Miami Crane Management, Inc. Mr. Gomez served as Board Member, Secretary, and Chair for Board. He was responsible for operations and maintenance of all Gantry Cranes at PortMiami.Mr.Gomez also served on the Miami-Dade County Procurement Review Committee for acquisition of four gantry cranes from vendor.(2000—2009) AWARDS • Fellow Membership: Florida Engineering Society—August 2020 • Certificate of Appreciation,Service as Board Chairforthe Jackson Health System General Obligation Bond(GOB),Citizen's Advisory Committee:Miami-Dade County,Board of County Commissioners—March 2019 • Engineer of the Year:Florida Engineering Society,Miami Chapter—February 2017 • "I am MDC Distinguished Alumni": Miami Dade College—April 2003&April 2012 • Certificate of Appreciation,4th Odebrecht Highway Forum:Odebrecht USA—November 2010 • Chairman's Award,Outstanding Leadership:Port of Miami Crane Management-March 2010 • President's Award: Florida Engineering Society,Miami Chapter—August 2008 • Outstanding Mentor Award: Florida Department of Transportation,District 6, PE Trainees—January1996 • Jay W.Brown Award for Outstanding Leadership Abilities:Florida Department of Transportation,District 6—October 1992 Page 1096 of 2012 José(Joe)L.Gomez, PE,F.FES Page 1 6 REFERENCES • José Abreu,PE, F.ASCE—SVP Gannett Fleming(former FL Secretary of Transportation and Miami-Dade Aviation Director) o Ph: 305.978.9776/Email: jabreu(a efnet.com • Carlos Migoya—CEO Jackson Health System o Ph: 305.585.6754 I Email:cmiqoyajhsmiami.orq • Javier Rodriguez,PE—Executive Director,Miami-Dade Expressway Authority o Ph: 305.951.11641 Email: jrodriquez a(�,mdxway.com • Alvaro Piedrahita, PE—Chairman of the Board,T.Y.Lin International o Ph: 305.962.6936 f Email: alvaro.giedrahitaatvlin.com • Isa M.Nunez,PE—Vice President,Facilities Design&Construction,Jackson Health System o Ph: 786.277.5087 I Email: isa.nunez(a.ihsmiami.orq • Alicia A.Gonzalez-President,Media Relations Group, LLC o Ph:786.280.6645 I Email: agonzalezta7.mrgmiami.com Page 1097 of 2012