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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
AND
LOCAL OFFICE LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN LLC
FOR
PRIVATE PROPERTY ADAPTATION PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
AND CONSULTING SERVICES
PURSUANT TO RFQ-2021-349-KB
6/17/2022 1 6:55 EDT
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This Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this
("Effective Date"), between the CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, having its principal offices at 1700
Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139 (the "City'), and LOCAL OFFICE
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN LLC a New York limited liability company, whose
address is 200 10th Street, 4th floor, Brooklyn NY, 11215 ("Consultant").
SECTION 1
DEFINITIONS
Agreement: This Agreement between the City and Consultant, including any exhibits
and amendments thereto.
City Manager: The chief administrative officer of the City.
City Manager's
Designee: The City staff member who is designated by the City Manager to
administer this Agreement on behalf of the City. The City Manager's
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designee shall be Amy Knowles, Chief Resiliency Officer, City Manager
Department.
Consultant: For the purposes of this Agreement, Consultant shall be deemed to be an
independent contractor, and not an agent or employee of the City.
Services: All services, work and actions by the Consultant performed or undertaken
pursuant to the Agreement.
Fee: Amount paid to the Consultant as compensation for Services.
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Proposal Documents: Proposal Documents shall mean City of Miami Beach RFQ No. 2021-349-
KB for Private Property Adaptation Program Assessment and
Consulting Services, with all amendments thereto, issued by the City in
contemplation of this Agreement RFQ, and the Consultant's proposal in
response thereto ("Proposal"), all of which are hereby incorporated and
made a part hereof; provided, however, that in the event of an express
conflict between the Proposal Documents and this Agreement, the
following order of precedent shall prevail: this Agreement; the RFQ; and
the Proposal.
Risk Manager: The Risk Manager of the City, with offices at 1700 Convention Center
Drive, Third Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139; telephone number (305)
673-7000, Ext. 6435; and fax number(305)673-7023.
SECTION 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 Work under this contract will be assigned by the City, at its sole discretion, on an "As •
Needed" basis. If price quotes provided by the Consultant at the City's request are deemed
unreasonable or unjustifiably high, then the City, at its discretion and sole option, may request
quotes from other Consultants without restrictions or limitations.
2.2 In consideration of the Fee to be paid to Consultant by the City, Consultant shall provide
the work and services described in section 4 "Statement of Work Required" of Section 0100 of
the RFQ and Exhibit "A" hereto, and as more specifically delineated in'the Consultant Service
Order, including any work that may be ancillary or necessary for completion thereof (the
"Services").
2.3 Consultant shall only commence any Services, or portions thereof, upon issuance of a
Consultant Service Order (CSO) attached hereto as Exhibit B, executed in accordance with
Contract Approval Authority Procedure 03.02 or as amended. For each proposed Consultant
Service Order, Consultant shall provide the City with a cost proposal on a lump sum or not-to-
exceed basis, based on the negotiated hourly rates. Hourly rates must be consistent with Exhibit
C attached hereto, unless more favorable rates can be negotiated, approved and accepted by
the City through the Consultant Service Order.
2.4 Consultant's Services, and any deliverables incident thereto, shall be completed in
, accordance with the timeline and/or schedule in the Consultant Service Order (CSO).
Consultant Service Orders must include a detailed list of tasks, sub-tasks, and deliverables
(collectively the "Scope") that are consistent with the work and services described in section 4
"Statement of Work Required" of Section 0100 of the RFQ and Exhibit"A" of this Agreement, as
well as with hourly rates reflected on Exhibit"C" of this agreement.
2.5 The City shall have the right, at any time, in its sole and absolute discretion, to submit for
review to third party consultants (engaged by the City at its expense) any or all parts of the
Services. Consultant shall fully cooperate in any such review(s). When third-party consultants
are engaged to verify, review, or consider any Services performed by the Consultant, the intent
of such requirement is to enable the Consultant to receive input from others' professional
expertise to assist in identifying any discrepancies, errors or omissions that are inconsistent with
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industry standards, or which are inconsistent with applicable laws, standards, codes, or
inconsistent with standards, decisions or approvals provided by the City under this Agreement.
Consultant will use reasonable care and skill in accordance and consistent with customary
professional standards, in responding to items identified by other reviewers in accordance with
this subsection. Consultant shall receive comments from reviewers in writing. Consultant shall
address comments in a timely manner. The term "timely" shall be defined to mean as soon as
possible under the circumstances, taking into account the timelines of the project schedule.
The Consultant is advised that a performance evaluation of the Services rendered will be
completed by the City, upon completion of every assigned project, and kept in the City's files for
evaluation of future solicitations.
2.6 ADDITIONAL SERVICES: The City may request any Services or additional services not
contemplated within the Scope of Services ("Additional Services"), at any time by submitting a
Consultant Service Order, in the same manner as specified in Section 2.4. Consultant shall
only commence any Services or Additional Services, or portions thereof, upon issuance of an
executed Consultant Service Order by the City Manager or corresponding Department's
Director, pursuant to section 4.2. Additional Services shall be approved in accordance with
Contract Approval Authority Procedure 03.02 or as amended.
2.7 Consultant warrants that all Services shall conform to professional standards of care and
practice in effect at the time the Services are performed and be of the highest quality in
accordance with such standards. Any defects caused by the Consultant will be promptly
corrected free of charge to the City. Any custom development work will be warranted to be free
from all faults, defects, or errors for thirty(30)days after City's acceptance.
SECTION 3
TERM
The term of this Agreement ("Term") shall commence upon execution of this Agreement by all
parties hereto (the Effective Date set forth on p. 1 hereof), and shall have an initial term of three
(3) years, with'two (2)additional one (1) renewal options, to be exercised at the City Manager's
sole option and discretion, by providing Consultant with written notice of same no less than thirty
(30)days prior to the expiration of the initial term.
Notwithstanding the Term provided herein, Consultant shall adhere to any specific timelines,
schedules, dates, and/or performance milestones for completion and delivery of the Services,
as same is/are set forth in the timeline and/or schedule referenced in Exhibit B hereto.
SECTION 4
FEE
4.1 _ In consideration of the Services to be provided, Consultant shall be compensated
through individual Consultant Service Order(s) issued for a particular project, on a "Fixed Fee"
or"Not to Exceed" basis, or by lump sum for the project, as negotiated, approved and accepted
by the City through the Consultant Service Order. Notwithstanding the preceding, the total fee
paid to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to funds availability approved
through the City's budgeting process.
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4.2 At the time of negotiation of each Consultant Service Order, City and Consultant will
determine the tasks, sub-tasks, and deliverables applicable to the project based on the list of
Services, and the lump sum or not-to-exceed amounts associated with each Consultant Service
Order. All fees or costs must be specifically delineated in each Consultant Service Order and
accepted by the City through execution of the Consultant Service Order, pursuant to section 4.3
of this agreement. Consultant shall not commence any Services or Additional Services unless
approved in writing by the City Manager or the corresponding Department's Director.
4.3 Consultant Service Orders shall be executed in accordance with Contract Approval
Authority Procedure 03.02 or as amended. Any CSO not executed in accordance herewith shall
be null and void.
4.4 INVOICING
Upon receipt of an acceptable and approved invoice, payment(s) shall be made within forty-five
(45) days for that portion (or those portions) of the Services satisfactorily rendered (and
referenced in the particular invoice).
Invoices shall include a detailed description of the Services (or portions thereof) provided, and
shall be submitted to the City at the following address:
Accounts Payable: Payables@miamibeachfl.gov
SECTION 5
TERMINATION
5.1 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
If the Consultant shall fail to fulfill in a timely manner, or otherwise violates, any of the
covenants, agreements, or stipulations material to this Agreement, the City, through its City
Manager, shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement for cause. Prior to
exercising its option to terminate for cause, the City shall notify the Consultant of its violation of
the particular term(s) of this Agreement, and shall grant Consultant ten (10) days to cure such
default. If such default remains uncured after ten (10) days, the City may terminate this
Agreement without further notice to Consultant. Upon termination, the City shall be fully
discharged from any and all liabilities, duties, and terms arising out of, or by virtue of, this
Agreement.
Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall not be relieved of liability to the City for
damages sustained by the City by any breach of the Agreement by the Consultant. The City, at
its sole option and discretion, shall be entitled to bring any and all legal/equitable actions that it
deems to be in its best interest in order to enforce the City's rights and remedies against
Consultant. The City shall be entitled to recover all costs of such actions, including reasonable
attorneys'fees.
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5.2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY
THE CITY MAY ALSO, THROUGH ITS CITY MANAGER, AND FOR ITS
CONVENIENCE AND WITHOUT CAUSE, TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT AT ANY
TIME DURING THE TERM BY GIVING WRITTEN NOTICE TO CONSULTANT OF
SUCH TERMINATION; WHICH SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE WITHIN THIRTY (30)
DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT BY THE CONSULTANT OF SUCH NOTICE.
ADDITIONALLY, IN THE EVENT OF A PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE OR SAFETY
CONCERN, AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY MANAGER, IN THE CITY MANAGER'S
SOLE DISCRETION, THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO A VERBAL OR
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO CONSULTANT, MAY IMMEDIATELY SUSPEND THE
SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR A TIME CERTAIN, OR IN THE
ALTERNATIVE, TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT ON A GIVEN DATE. IF THE •
AGREEMENT IS TERMINATED FOR CONVENIENCE BY THE CITY, CONSULTANT
SHALL BE PAID FOR ANY SERVICES SATISFACTORILY PERFORMED UP TO THE
-DATE OF TERMINATION; FOLLOWING WHICH THE CITY SHALL BE DISCHARGED
FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, DUTIES, AND TERMS ARISING OUT OF, OR BY
VIRTUE OF, THIS AGREEMENT.
5.3 TERMINATION FOR INSOLVENCY
The City also reserves the right to terminate the Agreement in the event the,Consultant is
placed either in voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors. In such event, the right and obligations for the parties shall be the same as provided
for in Section 5.2.
SECTION 6
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
6.1 INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Miami Beach and its
officers, employees, agents, and contractors, from and against any and all actions (whether at
law or in equity), claims, liabilities, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys'
fees and costs, for personal, economic or bodily injury, wrongful death, loss of or damage to
property, which may arise or be alleged to have arisen from the negligent acts, errors,
omissions or other wrongful conduct of the Consultant, its officers, employees, agents,
contractors, or any other person or entity acting under Consultant's control or supervision, in
connection with, related to, or as a result of the Consultant's performance of the Services
pursuant to this Agreement. To that extent, the Consultant shall pay all such claims and losses
and shall pay all such costs and judgments which may issue from any lawsuit arising from such
claims and losses, and shall pay all costs and attorneys' fees expended by the City in the
defense of such claims and losses, including appeals. The Consultant expressly understands
and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise provided by
the Consultant shall in no way limit the Consultant's responsibility to indemnify, keep and save
harmless and defend the City or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein
provided.
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The parties agree that one percent (1%) of the total compensation' to Consultant for
performance of the Services under this Agreement is the specific consideration from the City to
the Consultant for the Consultant's indemnity agreement. The provisions of this Section 6.1 and
of this indemnification shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
6.2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
6.2.1 The Consultant shall maintain the below required insurance in effect prior to awarding
the agreement and for the duration of the agreement. The maintenance of proper insurance
coverage is a material element of the agreement and failure to maintain or renew coverage may
be treated as a material breach of the contract, which could result in withholding of payments or
termination of the Agreement.
A. General Liability, in the amount of $1,000,000 combined.single limit, for bodily injury and
property damage. The City of Miami Beach must be endorsed as an Additional Insured as their
interest may appear.
B. Consultant Professional Liability,'in the amount of$1,000,000; and
C. Workers Compensation & Employers Liability, as required pursuant to Chapter 440, Florida
Statutes. A waiver of subrogation endorsement must be provided.
6.2.2 Additional Insured — City of Miami Beach must be included by endorsement as an
additional insured with respect to all liability policies (except Professional Liability and Workers'
Compensation) arising out of work or operations performed on behalf of the Consultant
including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations
and automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed in the form of an endorsement to the
Consultants insurance.
6.2.3 Notice of Cancellation — Each insurance policy required above shall provide that
coverage shall not be cancelled, except with notice to the City of Miami Beach c/o EXIGIS
Insurance Compliance Services.
6.2.4 Waiver of Subrogation — Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be
necessary to affect the waiver of subrogation on the coverages required. However, this
provision applies regardless of whether the City has received a waiver of subrogation
endorsement from the insurer.
6.2.5 Acceptability of Insurers — Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best rating of A:VII or higher. If not rated, exceptions may be made for members of the Florida
Insurance Funds (i.e. FWCIGA, FAJUA). Carriers may also be considered if they are licensed
and authorized to do insurance business in the State of Florida.
6.2.6 Verification of Coverage—Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and
amendatory endorsements, or copies of the applicable insurance language, effecting coverage
required by this contract. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by
the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to
the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant's obligation to provide them. The City
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements, required by these specifications, at any time.
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CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON ALL COI MUST READ:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
c/o EXIGIS Insurance Compliance Services
P.O. Box 947
Murrieta, CA 92564
Kindly submit all certificates of insurance, endorsements, exemption letters to our servicing
agent, EXIGIS, at:
Certificates-miamibeach(a�riskworks.corn
6.2.7 Special Risks or Circumstances — The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to
modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience,
insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve the vendor of his liability and
obligation under this section or under any other section of this agreement.
SECTION 7
LITIGATION JURISDICTIONNENUE/JURY TRIAL WAIVER •
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. This
Agreement shall be enforceable in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and if legal action is necessary
by either party with respect to the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions herein,
exclusive venue for the enforcement of same shall lie in Miami-Dade County, Florida. By
entering into this Agreement, Consultant and the City expressly waive any rights either party
may have to a trial by jury of any civil litigation related to or arising out of this Agreement.
SECTION 8
LIMITATION OF CITY'S LIABILITY
The City desires to enter into this Agreement only if in so doing the City can place a limit on the
City's liability for any cause of action, for money damages due to an alleged breach by the City
of this Agreement, so that its liability for any such breach never exceeds the sum of $10,000.
Consultant hereby expresses its willingness to enter into this Agreement with Consultant's
recovery from the City for any damage action for breach of contract to be limited to a maximum
amount of$10,000.
Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other term or condition of this Agreement, Consultant
hereby agrees that the City shall not be liable to the Consultant for damages in an amount in
excess of 810,000 for any action or claim for breach of contract arising out of the performance
or non-performance of any obligations imposed upon the City by this Agreement.
Nothing contained in this section or elsewhere in this Agreement is in any way intended to be a
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waiver of the limitation placed upon the City's liability, as set forth in Section. 768.28, Florida
Statutes.
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SECTION 9
DUTY OF CARE/COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS/PATENT RIGHTS; COPYRIGHT;
AND CONFIDENTIAL FINDINGS
9.1 DUTY OF CARE
With respect to the performance of the Services contemplated herein, Consultant shall exercise
that degree of skill, care, efficiency and diligence normally exercised by reasonable persons
and/or recognized professionals with respect to the performance of comparable work and/or
services.
9.2 COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
In its performance of the Services, Consultant shall comply with 01:applicable:datiws,yordinances,
and regulations of the City, Miami-Dade County, the State of Florida, and the federal
government, as applicable.
9.3 PATENT RIGHTS; COPYRIGHT; CONFIDENTIAL FINDINGS
Any work product arising out of this Agreement, as well as all information specifications,
processes, data and findings, are intended to be the property of the City and shall not otherwise
be made public and/or disseminated by Consultant, without the prior written consent of the City
Manager, excepting any information, records etc. which are required to be disclosed pursuant to
Court Order and/or Florida Public Records Law.
All reports, documents, articles, devices, and/or work produced in whole or in part under this
Agreement are intended to be the sole and exclusive property of the City, and shall not be
subject to any application for copyright or patent by or on behalf of the Consultant or its
employees or sub-consultants, without the prior written consent of the City Manager.
SECTION 10
GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.1 AUDIT AND INSPECTIONS
Upon reasonable verbal or written notice to Consultant, and at any time during normal
business hours (i.e. 9AM — 5PM, Monday through Fridays, excluding nationally recognized
holidays), and as often as the City Manager may, in his/her reasonable discretion and
judgment, deem necessary, there shall be made available to the City Manager, and/or such
representatives as the City Manager may deem to act on the City's behalf, to audit, examine,
and/ or inspect, any and all other documents and/or records relating to all matters covered by
this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain any and all such records at its place of business at
the address set forth in the "Notices" section of this Agreement.
10.2 INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT RIGHTS
(A) Pursuant to Section 2-256 of the Code of the city of Miami Beach, the City has
established the Office of the Inspector General which may, on a random basis, perform
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reviews, audits, inspections and investigations on all City contracts, throughout the
duration of said contracts. This random audit is separate and distinct from any other
audit performed by or on behalf of the City.
(B) The Office of the Inspector General is authorized to investigate City affairs and
empowered to review past, present and proposed City programs, accounts, records,
contracts and transactions. In addition, the Inspector General has the power to
subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, require the production of witnesses and monitor
City projects and programs. Monitoring of an existing City project or program may
include a report concerning whether the project is on time, within budget and in
conformance with the contract documents and applicable law. The Inspector General
shall have the power to audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and review
operations, activities, performance and procurement process including but not limited to
project design, bid specifications, (bid/proposal) submittals, activities of the Consultant,
its officers, agents and employees, lobbyists, City staff and elected officials to ensure
compliance with the contract documents and to detect fraud and corruption. Pursuant to
Section 2-378 of the City Code, the City is allocating a percentage of its overall annual
contract expenditures to fund the activities and operations of the Office of Inspector
General.
(C) Upon ten (10) days written notice to the Consultant, the Consultant shall make all
requested records and documents available to the Inspector General for inspection and
copying. The Inspector General is empowered to retain the services of independent
private sector auditors to audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and review
operations activities, performance and procurement process including but not limited to
project design, bid specifications, (bid/proposal) submittals, activities of the Consultant
its officers, agents and employees, lobbyists, City staff and elected officials to ensure
compliance with the contract documents and to detect fraud and corruption.
(D) The Inspector General shall have the right to inspect and copy all documents and
records in the Consultant's possession, custody or control which in the Inspector
General's sole judgment, pertain to performance of the contract, including, but not limited
to original estimate files, change order estimate files, worksheets, proposals and
agreements from and with successful subcontractors and suppliers, all project-related
correspondence, memoranda, instructions, financial documents, construction •
documents, (bid/proposal) and contract documents, back-change documents, all
documents and records which involve cash, trade or volume discounts, insurance
proceeds, rebates, or dividends received, payroll and personnel records and supporting
documentation for the aforesaid documents and records.
(E) The Consultant shall make available at its office at all reasonable times the records,
materials, and other evidence regarding the acquisition (bid preparation) and
performance of this Agreement, for examination, audit, or reproduction, until three (3)
years after final payment under this Agreement or for any longer period required by
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statute or by other clauses of this Agreement. In addition:
If this Agreement is completely or partially terminated, the Consultant shall make
available records relating to the work terminated until three (3) years after any
resulting final termination settlement; and
ii. The Consultant shall make available records relating to appeals or to litigation or
the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this Agreement until such
appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(F) The provisions in this section shall apply to the Consultant, its officers, agents,
employees, subcontractors, and suppliers. The Consultant shall incorporate the
provisions in this section in all subcontracts and all other agreements executed by the
Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
(G) Nothing in this section shall impair any independent right to the City to conduct audits or
investigative activities. The provisions of this section are neither intended nor shall they
be construed to impose any liability on the City by the Consultant or third parties.
10.3 ASSIGNMENT,TRANSFER OR SUBCONSULTING
Consultant shall not subcontract, assign, or transfer all or any portion of any work and/or
service under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City Manager, which
consent, if given at all, shall be in the Manager's sole judgment and discretion. Neither this
Agreement, nor any term or provision hereof, or right hereunder, shall be assignable unless as
approved pursuant to this section, and any attempt to make such assignment (unless
approved)shall be void.
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Prior to commencement of the Services, the Consultant shall file a State of Florida Form PUR
7068, Sworn Statement under Section 287.133(3)(a) Florida Statute on Public Entity Crimes
with the City's Procurement Division.
10.5 NO DISCRIMINATION
In connection with the performance of the Services, the Consultant shall not exclude from
participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination anyone on the grounds of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, income or family status.
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Additionally, Consultant shall comply fully with the City of Miami Beach Human Rights
Ordinance, codified in Chapter 62 of the City Code, as may be amended from time to time,
prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and public
services on account of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
intersexuality, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and familial status, age, disability,
ancestry, height, weight, domestic partner status, labor organization membership, familial •
situation, or political affiliation.
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10.6 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Consultant herein agrees to adhere to and be governed by all applicable Miami-Dade County
Conflict of Interest Ordinances and Ethics provisions, as set forth in the Miami-Dade County
Code, as may be amended from time to time; and by the City of Miami Beach Charter and
Code, as may be amended from time to time; both of which are incorporated by reference as if
fully set forth herein.
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest,
directly or indirectly, which could conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the
Services. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, Consultant
shall not employ any person having any such interest. No member of or delegate to the
Congress of the United States shall be admitted to any share or part of this Agreement or to
any benefits arising therefrom.
10.7 CONSULTANT'S COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS LAW
(A) Consultant shall comply with Florida Public Records law under Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes; as may be amended from time to time. -
(B) The term "public records" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 119.011(12), which
means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound
recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form,
characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to law or
ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business of the City.
(C) Pursuant to Section 119.0701 of the Florida Statutes, if the Consultant meets the
definition of"Contractor"as defined in Section 119.0701(1)(a), the Consultant shall:
(1) Keep and maintain public records required by the City to perform the service;
(2) Upon request from the City's custodian of public records, provide the City with a
copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied
within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or as otherwise provided by law;
(3) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from
public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed, except as authorized
by law, for the duration of the contract term. and following completion of the
Agreement if the Consultant does not transfer the records to the City;
(4) Upon completion of the Agreement, transfer, at no cost to the City, all public
records in possession of the Consultant or keep and maintain public records
required by the City to perform the service. If the Consultant transfers all public
records to the City upon completion of the Agreement, the Consultant shall
>destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt
from public records disclosure requirements. If the Consultant keeps and
maintains public records upon completion of the Agreement, the Consultant shall
meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored
electronically must be provided to the City, upon request from the City's
custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information
technology systems of the City.
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(D) REQUEST FOR RECORDS; NONCOMPLIANCE.
(1) A request to inspect or copy public records relating to the City's contract for
services must be made directly to the City. If the City does not possess the
requested, records, the. City shall immediately notify the Consultant of the
request and the Consultant must provide the records to the City or allow the
records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time
(2) Consultant's failure to,comply with the City's request for records shall constitute
breach of this Agreement, and the City, at its sole discretion, may: (1) Unilaterally
terminate the Agreernerit; (2) avail itself of the ,remedies set forth under the
Agreement, and/or(3)avail itself of any available remedies at law or in equity.,
(3) ,A Consultant who fails to ,provide the public records to the City within a
reasonable,time may:be subject,to penalties under s, 119.10.
(E) CIVIL ACTION.
'(1) If a.civil action is filed against a Consultant to compel production of public records
relating to, the City8 contract for services,. the Cduft shall assess and award
against the 'Consultant the reasonable, costs •of enforcement, including
reasonable attorneys'fees,if:
a. The court determines that the Consultant unlawfully refused.,to comply with
the public records request within a reasonable time; and
b. At least 8:business days before filing,the action; the plaintiff provided written
notice -Of the public records request, including a statement that the
Consultant has riot con-lolled with the 'request, to the City and tb the
Consultant.
(2) A notice complies with subparagraph (1)(b) if it is sent to the City's custodian of
public records and to the Consultant at the Consultant's address listed on its
contract with the City or to the Consultant's registered agent. Such notices must
be sent by common carrier delivery service or by registered, Global Express
Guaranteed, or certified mail, with postage or shipping paid by the sender and
with evidence of delivery, which may be in an electronic format.
(3) A Consultant who complies with a public records request within 8 business days
after the notice is sent is not liable for the reasonable costs of enforcement.
(F) IF THE CONSULTANT HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
CONSULTANT'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN
OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ATTENTION: RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
E-MAIL: RAFAELGRANADO(aMIAMIBEACHFL.GOV
PHONE: 305-673-7411
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10.8 FORCE MAJEURE
(A) A"Force Majeure" event is an event that (i) in fact causes a delay in the performance of
the Consultant or the City's obligations under the Agreement, and (ii) is beyond the
reasonable control of such party unable to perform the obligation, and (iii) is not due to
an intentional act, error, omission, or negligence of such party, and (iv) could not have
reasonably been foreseen and prepared for 'by such party at any time prior to the
occurrence of the event. Subject to the foregoing criteria, Force Majeure may include
events such as war, civil insurrection, riot, fires, epidemics, pandemics, terrorism,
sabotage, explosions, embargo restrictions, quarantine restrictions, transportation
accidents, strikes, strong hurricanes or tornadoes, earthquakes, or other acts of God
which prevent performance. Force Majeure shall not include technological impossibility,
inclement weather, or failure to secure any of the required permits pursuant to the
Agreement.
(B) If the City or Consultant's performance of its contractual obligations is prevented or
delayed by an event believed by to be Force Majeure, such party shall immediately,
upon learning of the occurrence of the event or of the commencement of any such delay,
but in any case within fifteen (15) business days thereof, provide notice: (i) of the
occurrence of event of Force Majeure, (ii) of the nature of the event and the cause
thereof, (iii) of the anticipated impact on the Agreement, (iv) of the anticipated period of
the delay, and (v) of what course of action such party plans to take in order to mitigate
the detrimental effects of the event. The timely delivery of the notice of the occurrence of
a Force Majeure event is a condition precedent to allowance of any relief pursuant to this
section; however, receipt of such notice shall not constitute acceptance that the event
claimed to be a Force Majeure event is in fact Force Majeure, and the burden of proof of
the occurrence of a Force Majeure event shall be on the requesting party.
(C) No party hereto shall be liable for its failure to carry out its obligations under the
Agreement during a period when such party is rendered unable, in whole or in part, by
Force Majeure to carry out such obligations. The suspension of any of the obligations
under this Agreement due to a Force Majeure event shall be of no greater scope and no
longer duration than is required. The party shall use its reasonable best efforts to
continue to perform its obligations hereunder to the extent such obligations are not
affected or are only partially affected by the Force Majeure event, and to correct or cure
the event or condition excusing performance and otherwise to remedy its inability to
perform to the extent its inability to perform is the direct result of the Force Majeure
event with all reasonable dispatch.
(D) Obligations pursuant to the Agreement that arose before the occurrence of a Force
- Majeure event, causing the suspension of performance, shall not be excused as a result
of such occurrence unless such occurrence makes such performance not reasonably
possible. The obligation to pay money in a timely manner for obligations and liabilities
which matured prior to the occurrence of a Force Majeure event shall not be subject to
the Force Majeure provisions.
(E) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary herein, in the event of a Force
Majeure occurrence, the City may, at the sole discretion of the City Manager, suspend
the City's payment obligations under the Agreement, and may take such action without
regard to the notice requirements herein. Additionally, in the event that an event of
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Force Majeure delays a party's performance under the Agreement for a time period
greater than thirty (30) days, the City may, at the sole discretion of the City Manager,
terminate the Agreement on a given date, by giving written notice to Consultant of such
termination. If the Agreement is terminated pursuant to this section, Consultant shall be
paid for any Services satisfactorily performed up to the date of termination; following
which the City shall be discharged from any and all liabilities, duties, and terms arising
out of, or by virtue of, this Agreement. In no event will any condition of Force Majeure
extend this Agreement beyond its stated term.
10.9 E-VERIFY
(A) Consultant shall comply with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, "Employment Eligibility"
("E-Verify Statute"), as may be amended from time to time. Pursuant to the E-Verify
Statute, commencing on January 1, 2021, Consultant shall register with and use the E-
Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees during
the Term of the Agreement. Additionally, Consultant shall expressly require any
subconsultant performing work or-providing services pursuant to the Agreement to
likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the
employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subconsultant during the
contract Term. If Consultant enters into a contract with an approved subconsultant, the
subconsultant must provide the Consultant with an affidavit stating that the
subconsultant does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized
alien. Consultant shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the
Agreement or such other extended period as may be required under this Agreement.
(B) TERMINATION RIGHTS.
(1) If the City has a good faith belief that Consultant has knowingly violated Section
448.09(1), Florida Statutes, the City-) shall terminate this Agreement with
Consultant for cause, and the City shall thereafter have or owe no further
obligation or liability to Consultant.
(2) If the City has a good faith belief that a subconsultant has knowingly violated the
foregoing Subsection 10.9(A), but the Consultant otherwise complied with such
subsection, the City will promptly notify the Consultant and order the Consultant
to immediately terminate the Agreement with the subconsultant. Consultant's
failure to terminate a subconsultant shall be an event of default under this
Agreement, entitling City to terminate the Consultant's contract for cause.
(3) A contract terminated under the foregoing Subsection (B)(1) or (B)(2) is not in
breach of contract and may not be considered as such.
(4) The City or Consultant or a subconsultant may file an action with the Circuit or
County Court to challenge a termination under the foregoing Subsection (B)(1) or
(B)(2) no later than 20 calendar days after the date on which the contract was
terminated.
(5) If the City terminates the Agreement with Consultant under the foregoing
Subsection (B)(1), Consultant may not be awarded a public contract for at least 1
year after the date of termination of this Agreement.
(6) Consultant is liable for any additional costs incurred by the City as a result of the
termination of this Agreement under this Section 10.9.
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SECTION 11
NOTICES
Untilthanged'by,notice, in writing; all such notices and corrirnunications'shall be addressed as
follows:-
TO;CONSULTANT: Local Office Landscape and Urban'Oesign,
Tricia.Martin
200 10th Street,.41"floor
Brooklyn,:NY 1'1215
Ph: 718-788.1:987
Email::.tricia@lbcaloff celandscapacom
TO,CITY: Amy Knowles
Chief Resiliency Officer;City Manager
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Ph:305-670=7000 ext. 6081
AmvKnowlesmiamibeachfLdov
.All notices mailed electronically to either party shall be deemed.to be sufficiently transmitted.
SECTION 12
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
12.1 CHANGES AND ADDITIONS
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended without the express written consent of the
parties. No modification, amendment, or alteration of the terms or conditions contained herein
shall be effective unless contained in a written document executed with the same formality and
of equal dignity herewith.
12.2 SEVERABILITY
If any term or provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement shall not be affected, and every other term and provision of this Agreement shall be
valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
12.3 WAIVER OF BREACH
A party's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of
such provision or modification of this Agreement. A party's waiver of any breach of a provision
of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach and shall not be
construed to be a modification of the terms of this Agreement.
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12.4 JOINT PREPARATION
The parties hereto acknowledge that they have sought and received whatever competent advice
and counsel as was necessary for them to form a full and complete understanding of all rights
and obligations herein and that the preparation of this Agreement has been a joint effort of the
parties, the language has been agreed to by parties to express their mutual intent and the
resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial construction, be construed more
severely against one of the parties than the other.
12.5 ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
The City and Consultant agree that this is the entire agreement between the parties. This
Agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements, or
understandings applicable to the matters contained herein, and there are no commitments,
agreements or understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not
contained in this document. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are
not intended to confer any rights or obligations upon the parties to this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the,parties hereto,have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their appropriate officials, as of the date first entered above:
FOR CITY` CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
ATTEST:
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Rafael a Granada,'City Clerk Aline T. Hudak, City Manager
6/17/2022 16:55 EDT
Date:
FOR CONSULTANT: LOCAL OFFICE;LAND_SCAPE AND URBAN
DESIGN LLC
ATTEST:
By:
Tricia Martin,Associate Principal Walter Meyer,Owner
Print Name and Title Print Name and Title
05/06/2622
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The services required under this contract shall include but not be limited to assessment program
management, screening site visit, assessment (final assessment to be informed by pilot program), and
standardized reports, and any related services.The consultant(s)shall provide proper scheduling and quick
turnaround to answer property owners. The produced reports should be standardized, of high quality, easy
to understand from a property owner's perspective, include estimates for the improvements, and provide
guidance on what type of permits would be required.
The initial pilot assessments shall include, but not be limited to, the relevant considerations from this list.
The extent of the assessment will be determined after an initial site visit, based on the property needs. It is
expected that the private property owner will submit the Elevation Certificate prior to the assessment for the
consultant's review:
1. Information provided prior to assessment
a. Income-if the property is LMI
b. Historic designation
c. Ground elevation (Elevation Certificate)
d. Property elevation (Elevation Certificate)
e. FEMA Flood Zone and BFE(Elevation Certificate)
2. Building
a.. Age of structure
b. Type and condition of foundation
c. Feasibility for major appliance elevation
d. Feasibility for wet flood proofing
e. Feasibility for dry flood proofing (not more than 3'as recommended by FEMA)
f. Feasibility for elevating the structure,or partial
g. Feasibility for the roof to accommodate green/blue roof
3. Overall property conditions
a. Evidence of prior damage/current flooding issues
b. Vulnerability to NOAA sea level rise projections in 2030, 2040, and 2050
c. Vulnerability to high tides and groundwater
d. Vulnerability to storms
e. Seawall elevation
f. Elevation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing infrastructure
g. Estimates on water retention as a baseline if possible(to be used later as a metric)
h. Current on-site drainage infrastructure
I. Extent of impermeable ground and ability to improve permeability
j. Site survey that may include topography
After the pilot assessments are conducted, this list may be revised as needed.
The proposed work should fall within either of two categories: green infrastructure (which can include
bioswales, rain gardens, rain barrels, permeable pavement, or regrading of property) and building flood
mitigation (which can consist of wet floodproofing, dry floodproofing, elevating finished flood elevation
(FFE), elevating appliance/electrical, seawall improvements, or blue/green roofs). The proposed
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improvements should have a cost estimate that includes the maintenance cost, which the owner would be
responsible for at least one year. The improvements should also include type(s) of flooding event(s)
addressed (rain, tides, storm surge, SLR) and the expected time frame of protection. The proposed work
can only focus on flood mitigation improvements.
The following type of properties are eligible:
• single-family homes;
• multi-family residential properties; and
• commercial properties.
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EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT SERVICE ORDER(CSO)
Original CSO
Revised CSO—Revision No.
TO: !NAME OF CONSULTANT)
PROJECT NAME:
DATE:
Pursuant to the agreement between the City of Miami Beach and [Consultant], for [Name of Project]
pursuant to [RFQ-XXXX-XXXJ,you are directed to provide the following services:
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Per attached proposal dated , to be considered part of this Agreement.
Estimated calendar days to complete this work: Days
Original Service Order Amount: $
Total From Previous Additional Service Orders: $
Fee for this Service Order is Lump Sum/Not to Exceed amount of: $
Total Agreement to Date: $
Dept. Director Date
Assistant City Manager Date Consultant Date
City Manager Date
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EXHIBIT B-1
SAMPLE CONSULTANT COMPENSATION
Schedule of Payments
A. Tasks and deliverables as reflected on the Consultant Service Order(CSO):
Task 1: $
Task2: $
Task 3: $
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EXHIBIT C
HOURLY RATES
POSITION 1 TITLE HOURLY RATE
Clerical $ 57.28
Administrator I $ 52.28
Administrator II $ 80.00
Administrator III $ 115.00
Engineer I $ 105.00
Engineer II $ 115.00
Engineer III $ 128.04
Engineer IV $ 140.00
Engineer V $ 155.00
Engineer VI $ 158.89
Engineer VII $ 200.00
Engineer VIII $ 222.50
Landscape Architect I $ 100.00
Landscape Architect II $ 110.00
Landscape Architect III $ 115.00
Landscape Architect IV $ 129.00
Landscape Architect V $ 156.39
Certified Arborist $ 125.00
Senior Technician $ 90.00
Technician $ 85.00
Senior Construction Specialist $ 130.00
Construction Specialist $ 90.00
Designer $ 111.16
Senior Designer $ 140.00
BIM Manager $ 195.00
Senior BIM Technician $ 175.00
Building Info. Modeling(BIM)Technician $ 135.00
Coordinator $ 120.00
Controller $ 127.50
Senior Controller $ 225.00
Assistant Project Manager $ 160.00
Project Manager $ 165.14
Senior Project Manager $ 200.00
Associate Scientist I $ 105.00
Associate Scientist II $ 125.00
Project Scientist $ 120.00
Senior Scientist $ 177.50
Chief Scientist $ 200.00
Consultant I $ 140.00
Consultant II $ 150.00
Consultant III $ 153.89
Senior Consultant I $ 165.00
Senior Consultant II $ 225.00 .
Director $ 215.00
Principal Landscape Architect $ 220.00
Principal Engineer $ 240.00
Principal $ 191.00
Senior Principal $ 225.00
Survey Crew $ 140.00
Registered Sureveyor $ 131.79
GPS Survey Crew $ 161.00
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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION&COMMISSION AWARD MEMO
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31970
• 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) NO. 2021-349-KB, FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY ADAPTATION
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH BRIZAGA, INC., AS THE
TOP-RANKED PROPOSER, TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY CONSULTANT;
FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH
LOCAL OFFICE LANDSCAPE 'AND URBAN DESIGN, AS THE SECOND-
RANKED PROPOSER, AND CUMMINS CEDERBERG, INC., AS THE THIRD-
RANKED PROPOSER, TO ESTABLISH A POOL OF PREQUALIFIED
CONSULTANTS;AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH EACH OF THE
FOREGOING PROPOSERS, UPON CONCLUSION OF. SUCCESSFUL
NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
WHEREAS, September 17, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission approved the
issuance of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2021-349-KB for Private Property Adaptation
Program Assessment Consulting Services with an opening date of November 2, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City received proposals from the following four (4) firms:1Brizaga, Inc.
("Brizaga"), Cummins Cederberg, Inc. ("Cummins"), Florida Technical Consultants, LLC, and
Local Office Landscape and Urban Design ("LOLA"); and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2021, Florida Technical Consultants, LLC notified the City
that it would like to withdraw its proposal; therefore, the proposal from Florida Technical
Consultants, LLC was withdrawn and not further considered; and
•
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2021, the Evaluation Committee appointed by the City
Manager convened to consider the proposals received; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was comprised of Sabrina Baglieri, Senior Capital Projects
Coordinator, Office of Capital Improvements Projects; Mohsen Jarahpour, Flood Plain Manager,
Building Department;Amy Knowles, Chief Resiliency Officer, City Manager's Office; Rogelio Madan,
Chief of Community Planning and Sustainability, Planning Department; and Rodney Knowles,
Assistant Director, Public Works Department; 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; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was also provided with general information on the scope of
services, and a copy of each proposal and was further instructed to score and rank each
proposal pursuant to the evaluation criteria established in the RFQ; and
WHEREAS, the evaluation process resulted in the proposers being ranked by the
Evaluation Committee in the following order:
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1st ranked Brizaga, Inc.
2nd ranked Local Office Landscape and Urban Design
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3rd ranked Cummins Cederberg, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager concurs with the Evaluation Committee and find Brizaga,
Inc., as the top-ranked firm, to have presented the best combination of experience,
qualifications, approach, and methodology in response to the RFQ, and further concur with
Local Office Landscape and Urban Design as the second-ranked firm and Cummins Cederberg,
Inc., as the third-ranked firm,with all three firms forming a prequalified pool of consultants.
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 (RFQ) No.
2021-349-KB, for private property adaptation program assessment and consulting services;
authorize the Administration to negotiate with Brizaga, Inc., as the top-ranked proposer, to serve
as the primary consultant; further, authorize the Administration to negotiate with Local Office
Landscape and Urban Design, as the second-ranked proposer, and Cummins Cederberg, Inc.,
as the third-ranked proposer, to establish a pool of prequalified consultants; and further
authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute agreements with each of the foregoing
proposers, upon conclusion of successful negotiations by the Administration.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 020 day of 74414°1 2022.
ATTEST:
RAFAEL E. GRA ADO, CITY CLERK DAN GELBER, MAYOR
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C7-Resolutions D
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: January 20,2022
•
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) NO. 2021-349-KB, FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY ADAPTATION
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES;AUTHORIZING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH BRIZAGA, INC., AS THE
TOP-RANKED PROPOSER, TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY CONSULTANT;
FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH
LOCAL OFFICE LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN, AS THE SECOND-
RANKED PROPOSER, AND CUMMINS CEDERBERG, INC., AS THE
THIRD-RANKED PROPOSER, TO ESTABLISH A POOL OF
PREQUALIFIED CONSULTANTS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH
EACH OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSERS, UPON CONCLUSION OF ,
SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission approve the Resolution authorizing the
Administration to negotiate with Brizaga, Inc., as the top-ranked proposer, to serve as the
primary consultant for the private property adaptation program. The Resolution also authorizes
the Administration to negotiate with Local Office Landscape and Urban Design and Cummins
Cederberg, Inc., as the second-ranked and third-ranked proposers, respectively, to establish a
pool of prequalified consultants to assist with smaller engagements relating to property
adaptation program and related needs. The Resolution also authorizes the City Manager and
City Clerk to execute Agreements upon conclusion of successful negotiations by the
Administration and the CityAttomey's Office.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City has established a Private Property Adaptation Program to reduce the risk of flooding
for privately-owned properties by incentivizing owners to make flood mitigation and resilience
improvements to their properties. The program's main objective is to assess current and future
flood risk to private properties and recommend improvements tailored to each property. The
program intends to incentivize property owners to improve their properties through a grant
program to improve flood mitigation and resilience.. The first phase of this program is the
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assessment process detailed within this solicitation. The second. phase Is design and
construction, which is not a part of this solicitation. The assessment will identify the flood
mitigation vulnerabilities for each applying property and recommend possible improvements to
reduce risk and damage to the property. The completed assessment will position the property
owner to apply for grant funding.
Initially,the property assessment process will be conducted with a limited number of properties
selected as pilot properties. Once those assessments are completed, the process can be
evaluated and modified as needed to have a uniform assessment that can be used for the
broader pool of all applying properties.The selected consultant will assist the City in completing
the initial assessments on the pilot properties and, subsequently, fine-tuning the assessment
process using the experience and knowledge gained during the pilot properties.
Through the RFQ,the City requested proposals from resilience consultant(s)with experience in
private property flood mitigation, landscape architecture focusing on green infrastructure, and
expertise and knowledge with planning using NOAA sea level rise projections for climate
change adaptation. The consultant(s) team should include multidisciplinary firm(s) to assess
flood risk to private properties and make recommendations for improvements tailored to each
property.
The services required under the RFQ include but are not limited to assessment program
management, screening site visit, assessment (final assessment to be informed by pilot
program), and standardized reports, and any related services. The consultant(s)should provide
proper scheduling and quick turnaround to answer property owners. The produced reports
should be standardized,of high quality, easy to understand from a property owner's perspective,
including estimates for the improvements and guide on what type of permits would be required.
The initial pilot assessments should include, but not be limited to, the relevant considerations
from the list below. The extent of the assessment will be determined after an initial site visit,
based on the property needs. It is expected that the private property owner will submit the
Elevation Certificate prior to the assessment for the consultant's review.
1. Information provided prior to assessment
o Income-if the property is LMI
o Historic designation
O Ground elevation(Elevation Certificate)
o Property elevation(Elevation Certificate) •
o FEMA Flood Zone and BFE (Elevation Certificate)
2. Building
o Age of structure
O Type and condition of foundation
o Feasibility for major appliance elevation
o Feasibility for wet flood proofing
o Feasibility for dry flood proofing (not more than 3'as recommended by FEMA)
o Feasibility for elevating the structure,or partial
o Feasibility for the roof to accommodate green/blue roof
3. Overall property conditions
o Evidence of prior damage/current flooding issues
G Vulnerability to NOAA sea level rise projections in 2030,2040,and 2050
o Vulnerability to high tides and groundwater
o Vulnerability to storms
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o Seawall elevation
O Elevation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing infrastructure
o Estimates on water retention as a baseline if possible (to be used later as a metric)
• Current on-site drainage infrastructure
O Extent of impermeable ground and ability to improve permeability
O Site survey that may include topography
After the pilot assessments are conducted,this list can be revised as needed.
The proposed work should fall within either of two categories: green infrastructure (which can
include bioswales, rain gardens, rain barrels, permeable pavement, or regrading of property)
and building flood mitigation(which can consist of wet floodproofing,dry floodproofing,elevating
finished flood elevation (FFE), elevating appliance/electrical, seawall improvements, or
blue/green roofs). The proposed improvements should have a cost estimate that includes the
maintenance cost, which the owner would be responsible for at least one year. The
improvements should also include type(s) of flooding event(s) addressed (rain, tides, storm
surge, SLR) and the expected time frame of protection. The proposed work can only focus on
flood mitigation improvements.
The following type of properties are eligible:
• single-family homes;
• multi family residential properties;and
•commercial properties.
ANALYSIS
On September 17, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission approved the issuance of Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) 2021-349-KB for Private Property Adaptation Program Assessment
Consulting Services. RFQ responses were due and received on November 2, 2021. The City
received proposals from the following four (4) firms: Brizaga, Inc. ("Brizaga"), Cummins
Cederberg, Inc. ("Cummins"), Florida Technical Consultants, LLC, and Local Office
Landscape and Urban Design("LOLA").
On December 3, 2021, Florida Technical Consultants, LLC notified the City that it would like to
withdraw its proposal. Therefore, the proposal from Florida Technical Consultants, LLC was
withdrawn and not further considered.
On December 16, 2021, the Evaluation Committee appointed by the Interim City Manager
convened to consider the proposals received. The Committee was comprised of Sabrina
Baglieri, Senior Capital Projects Coordinator, Office of Capital Improvements Projects; Mohsen
Jarahpour, Flood Plain Manager, Building Department;Amy Knowles, Chief Resiliency Officer,
City Manager's Office; •Rogelio Madan, Chief of Community 'Planning and Sustainability,
Planning Department;and.Rodney Knowles,Assistant Director, Public Works Department.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 proposers being ranked by the Evaluation
Committee in the following order(See Attachment A):
1st ranked Brizaga, Inc.
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2nd ranked Local Office Landscape and Urban Design
3rd ranked Cummins Cederberg, Inc.
Below is a brief summary of the proposers.
Brizaga. Inc.:
Brizaga is a Southeast Florida multidisciplinary civil and coastal engineering firm built to solve
complex problems by strategically leveraging science, communications,and policy. Brizaga was
founded by two friends of over two decades,an oceanographer&meteorologist and a coastal&
civil engineer, dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and governments understand and
• begin to address the effects of a changing environment, including sea-level rise. Its team brings
a unique perspective meshing the physical science and engineering worlds to create innovative
and unique solutions to some of its most significant challenges. Brizaga has direct experience
and programs for property assessments for private property owners.
Brizaga understands the realities of a changing climate and sea-level rise and believes today's
decisions will significantly shape those realities for future generations.
Local Office Landscape and Urban Design:
LOLA is known for its collaborative approach to landscape architecture and urban design,
delivering local, client focused design excellence. At the heart of its practice is curiosity and
empathy as drivers for creating high-quality, meaningful spaces for a range of sites and
programs. Its portfolio reflects innovation and creativity and an understanding of the constraints
and opportunities of real places and the criticality with which we consider and then apply
interventions. LOLA commits to envisioning resiliency solutions that reflect its client's vision and
aim to develop feasible concept design options to land on a project that surpasses
expectations. Every project is a unique opportunity to enhance the places where we live, work,
and play. Its diverse team of urban designs, resiliency planners, landscape architects, and
architects brings unique perspectives and backgrounds to ensure that its design proposals
include thoughtful,equitable,inclusive, and resilient design solutions.
Cummins Cederberg, Inc.:
Cummins Cederberg is a leading engineering firm for complex coastal and marine engineering
projects in South Florida and the Caribbean. Cummins Cederberg is repeatedly selected ahead
of larger national engineering firms due to our unique and focused qualifications. The firm's
success is established by transparently providing high-quality work to develop long-term
relationships with private and public clients.
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Cummins Cederberg has an exclusive focus on the waterfront projects and adaption of upland
communities. The company has developed into one of Florida's top engineering firms for
adaptation of sea level. Experience includes adaptation plans for seven of Miami-Dade
County's largest waterfront parks (e.g., Crandon Park, Haulover Park, Matheson Hammock
Park, etc.), larger communities such as Brickell Key and Indian Creek, as well as private
homeowners and condominiums throughout South Florida and within the City of Miami Beach.
Cummins Cederberg frequently provides expert advice for repairs and redevelopment of private
residences within the City, communicating the City's code and implications for homeowners in
layman terms. This communication offers unique experience and knowledge both on the
planning and implementation sides. The professional team at Cummins Cederberg comprises
coastal engineers, structural engineers, civil engineers,'marine biologists, regulatory and policy
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experts, marine scientists, and surveyors with proven experience in all facets of adaptation
projects.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
According to the 2019 Community Satisfaction Survey conducted by ETC institute, a 50%
satisfaction rating was given for efforts to manage stormwater drainage and flooding. In further
evaluation, flood risk protection has a 43.1% satisfaction level. In order to increase resident
satisfaction in these areas, the city intends on establishing a Private Property Adaptation
Program to reduce the risk of flooding for privately-owned properties by incentivizing owners to
make flood mitigation and resilience improvements to their properties.Through this RFQ one or
more consultants will complete the flood vulnerability assessments and recommendations for
mitigation, which will result in greater satisfaction with stormwater drainage and flooding, and
flood risk protection by residents.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NA. Fees will be developed during the negotiation process.
Amount(s)/Acount(s):
The estimated budget for the assessment portion of the Private Property Adaptation program is
$281,400.00. Note that this is subject to negotiation.The total budget available for this overall
program, including the resilience improvements is$1,332,000.00 under account numbers 000312,
000343, 000349. •
CONCLUSION -
After reviewing all of the submissions and the Evaluation Committee process, I concur with the
Evaluation Committee and find Brizaga, Inc., the top-ranked firm, to have presented the best
combination of experience, qualifications, approach,and methodology in response to the RFQ.
Brizaga was clear that private property adaptation is its goal and mission, and they have a
working knowledge of Miami Beach. The firm presented an exciting approach to the project
overall and the assessments. Brizaga and its multidisciplinary team that has vast experience
with FEMA.
Additionally, I believe it is prudent to establish a pool of prequalified consultants that can assist
the prime consultant or the City with program needs that may arise. For this reason, I find that
Local Office Landscape and Urban Design and Cummins Cederberg, Inc., the firms second
and third-ranked firms, respectively, by the Evaluation Committee to be well qualified to serve in
this role.
Based on the foregoing, I recommend that the Mayor and City Commission approve the
Resolution authorizing the Administration to negotiate with Brizaga, Inc., as the top-ranked
proposer, to serve as the primary consultant,for the private property adaptation program; and
authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with Local Office Landscape and Urban
Design and Cummins Cederberg, Inc., as the second-ranked and third-ranked proposers,
respectively, to establish a pool of prequalified consultants to assist with smaller engagements
relating to property adaptation program and related needs. Finally, the Resolution also
authorizes the City Manager and City Clerk to execute Agreements upon conclusion of
successful negotiations by the Administration and the City Attorneys Office.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS(RFQ)2021-349-KB
PRIVATE PROPERTY ADAPTATION
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
October 27,2021
This Addendum to the above-referenced RFQ is issued in response to questions from prospective proposers, or
other clarifications and revisions issued by the City. The RFQ is amended in the following particulars only (deletions
are shown by strikethrough and additions are underlined).
I. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED:
Q1: Can the City elaborate as to what percentage of the overall program budget is devoted to
property assessments and what is devoted to design and construction?
Al: The breakdown of allocated budget will depend on the total number of properties that apply and
are selected, and the complexity of required assessments. It is expected that the assessment will be
no more than 10%of the project cost, based on complexity.
Q2: Can the City clarify regarding the selection of the limited number of pilot properties? Will these
be selected by the City or will these be selected in conjunction with the consultant?
A2: The pilot properties will be selected in conjunction with the consultant. The City has begun to
identify potential properties that could serve as pilots but has not finalized this decision. The City is
looking for a consultant that can work in partnership to define these details.
Q3: How many properties have been (or will be) identified for the initial pilot property assessment
process?
A3: The pilot properties will be selected in conjunction with the consultant. The City has begun to
identify potential properties that could serve as pilots but has not finalized this decision. It is not
expected that there will be more than 2-3 pilot properties selected. The City is looking for a
consultant that can work in partnership to define these details.
Q4: Have the pilot properties have already been identified, and if so, what was the process used in
identifying the properties in the pilot program?
A4: The pilot properties will be selected in conjunction with the consultant. The City has begun to
identify potential properties that could serve as pilots but has not finalized this decision. The City is
looking for a consultant that can work in partnership to define these details.
Q5: Does the City have a split of single-family,multi-family,commercial,etc.for the pilot properties?
A5: The pilot properties will be selected in conjunction with the consultant. The City has begun to
identify potential properties that could serve as pilots but has not finalized this decision. It is possible
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that only one property is selected as a pilot, in order to reduce costs and to expedite the process.
The City is looking for a consultant that can work in partnership to define these details.
Q6: Will the City provide GIS andlor survey data for the street centerlines and rights-of-way adjacent
to the subject properties?
A6: The City will provide any available GIS and survey data about the properties.
Any questions regarding this Addendum should be submitted in writing to the Procurement Department to the
attention of the individual named below,with a copy to the City Clerk's Office at RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov
Contact: Telephone: Email:
Kristy Bada 305-673-7000 ext.7490 kristybada@miamibeachfl.gov
Proposers are reminded to acknowledge receipt of this addendum as part of your RFQ submission.
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PRIVATE PROPERTY ADAPTATION
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
October 25,2021
This Addendum to the above-referenced RFQ is issued in response to questions from prospective proposers, or
other clarifications and revisions issued by the City. The RFQ is amended in the following particulars only (deletions
are shown by strikethrough and additions are underlined).
I. REVISION: RFQ DUE DATE AND TIME. The deadline for the electronic receipt of bids is extended until
3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 2,2021.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through,Periscope S2G (formerly BidSync) on or before the date
and time indicated. Hard copy proposals or proposals received through email or facsimile are not acceptable
and will be rejected.
A proposer may submit a modified proposal to replace all or any portion of a previously submitted proposal
until the deadline for proposal submittals.The City will only consider the latest version of the bid.
Electronic proposal submissions may require the uploading of attachments. All documents should be
,, attached as separate files in accordance with the instructions included in Section 0300, Proposal Submittal
Instructions and Format. Attachments containing embedded documents or proprietary file extensions are
prohibited. It is the Bidders responsibility to assure that its bid, including all attachments, is uploaded
successfully. .
Only proposal submittals received, and time stamped by. Periscope S2G (formerly BidSync) prior to the
proposal submittal deadline shall be accepted as timely submitted. Late bids cannot be submitted and will not
be accepted. Bidders are cautioned to allow sufficient time for the submittal`of bids and uploading of
attachments. Any technical issues must be submitted to Periscope S2G (formerly BidSync) by contacting
(800) 990-9339 (toll free) or S2GRperiscopeholdings.com. The City cannot assist with technical issues
regarding submittals and will in no way be responsible for delays caused by any technical or other issue.
It is the sole responsibility of each Bidder to ensure its proposal is successfully submitted in
BidSync prior to the deadline for proposal submittals.
FORTHCOMING ADDENDUM WILL CONTAIN RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED.
Any questions regarding this Addendum should be submitted in writing to the Procurement Department to the
attention of the individual named below, with a copy to the City Clerk's Office at RafaelGranadoRmiamibeachfl.gov
Contact: Telephone: Email:
Kristy Bada 305-673-7000 ext. 7490 kristybada@miamibeachfl.gov
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SOLICITATION SECTIONS:
0100 INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS
0200 GENERAL CONDITIONS
0300 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS & FORMAT
0400 PROPOSAL EVALUATION
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SECTION 0100 INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS&GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. GENERAL.This Request for Qualifications(RFQ) is issued by the City of Miami Beach, Florida(the"City"), as the
means for prospective Proposers to submit proposals for the City's consideration in evaluating qualifications to select
a firm with whom it may negotiate an agreement for the purpose noted herein.
The City utilizes Periscope S2G (formally known as BidSync) (www.periscopeholdings.com or www.bidsync.com)for
automatic notification of competitive solicitation opportunities and document fulfillment, including the issuance of any
addendum to this RFQ. Any prospective Proposer who has received this RFQ by any means other than through
Periscope S2G must register immediately with Periscope S2G to assure it receives any addendum issued to this
RFQ. Failure to receive an addendum may result in disqualification of proposal submitted.
2. BACKGROUND.The City has established a Private Property Adaptation program to reduce the risk of flooding for
privately-owned properties by incentivizing owners to make improvements to the properties. A main objective of the
program is to assess current and future flood risk to private properties and make recommendations for
improvements specifically tailored to each property. The program intends to incentivize property owners to make the
flood resilience improvements to their properties through a grant program. The first phase of this program is the
assessment process detailed within this solicitation, the second phase is design and construction,which is not a part
of this solicitation. The assessment will identify the flood mitigation vulnerabilities for each applying property and
recommend possible improvements to reduce risk and damage to the property. The completed assessment will
position the property owner to apply for grant funding. This RFQ seeks to identify one or more consultants that can
complete the flood vulnerability assessments and recommendations for mitigation.
This RFQ is issued pursuant to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, known as the "Consultants' Competitive
Negotiation Act." The price and terms for the contracts will be negotiated after City Commission approves
authorization to negotiate. Detailed hourly rates will be negotiated for all personnel classifications for the firms. The
City may request, accept, and consider proposals for the compensation to be paid under the contract only during
competitive negotiations, which will take place after the selection of the firm(s) deemed to be the most qualified to
perform the required services. If the City is not able to negotiate a mutually satisfactory compensation schedule with
the firm(s) which is determined to be fair, competitive and reasonable, additional firms in the order of their
competence and qualifications may be selected,and negotiations may continue until an agreement is reached.
A brief presentation of the Private Property Adaptation program will be included in the pre-proposal meeting
referenced in Section 9 below.
Initially, the property assessment process will be conducted with limited number of properties selected as pilot
properties. Once those assessments are complete, the process can be evaluated and modified as needed to have a
uniform assessment that can be used for the wider pool of all applying properties. The selected consultant will assist
the City in developing and fine-tuning the assessment process and criteria using the experience and knowledge
gained during the pilot properties.
The scope of the agreement and costs for assessments and services will be negotiated with the selected consultant.
3. PURPOSE OF RFQ. Through the RFQ, the City-is seeking resilience consultant(s) with experience in private
property flood mitigation, landscape architecture with a focus on green infrastructure, and experience and knowledge
with planning using NOAA sea level rise projections for climate change adaptation. The consultant(s) team should
include multidisciplinary firm(s) to assess flood risk to private properties and make recommendations for
improvements tailored to each property. Interested parties should submit proposals in accordance with Section 0300.
Additionally, the terms "FIRM", "PROPOSER", "CONSULTANT", "PRIME PROPOSER" or "TEAM" are used
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the project.Additional detail and project description is provided in Section 4 below.
The City may, after considering proposals received, award contracts for services to a prime consultant(s), as well as
create a continuing pool of prequalified consultants, as follows:
3.1 Prime Consultant(s). The City may make an award to qualified consultant(s)that can act in the capacity of
the City's prime consultant for private property flood mitigation, landscape architecture with a focus on green
infrastructure, and planning using NOAA sea level rise projections for climate change adaptation. The
Consultant must have a multidisciplianry team of qualified individuals who can assess flood risk to private
properties and make recommendations for improvements tailored to each property. While the City intends to
make an award to a single consultant, it reserves its right to award to multiple consultants if it deems it is in its
best interest. Additionally, the City reserves the right to engage other consultants, either through option 2 below
or through other means, to assist the City in its private property adaptation program assessment.
3.2 Pool of Pre-qualified Consultants. Additionally, to assist with smaller engagements relating to property
adaptation program assessment (or related needs), the City intends to create a continuing pool of prequalified
consultants (not selected in Option 1 above). Firms that submit a proposal pursuant to the RFQ, and who are
deemed to be responsive, responsible and best qualified may be eligible to participate in the continuing pool of
pre-qualified consultants. The firms included in the continuing pool will also be eligible to participate as sub-
consultants to the prime consultant on applicable projects at the discretion of the City Manager.
The process for considering qualifications proposals shall be as follows:
1. City will consider proposals received on or before the due date.
2. All responsive proposals will be submitted to the Evaluation Committee appointed by the City Manager for
evaluation in accordance with the criteria established herein. Proposals deemed non-responsive will not be
considered by the Evaluation Committee.
3. The City Manager will consider the results of the Evaluation Committee process and may recommend, in
accordance with Section 14 below, one (1) or more Proposers to be short-listed by the City Commission to
enter into contract negotiations.
4. The City intends to contract with a single prime proposer, but reserves its rights to contract with additional
prime proposers, in accordance with Subsection 3.1 above.
5. Other responsive, responsible and best qualified Proposers may be eligible for the continuing pool of
prequalified consultants in accordance with Subsection 3.2 above.
GIVEN THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO AWARD A PRIME CONSULTANT AND ALLOW OTHER RESPONSIVE,
RESPONSIBLE AND QUALIFIED PROPOSERS TO BE INCLUDED IN A CONTINUING POOL OF PREQUALIFIED.
CONSULTANTS, QUALIFIED FIRMS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND TO THIS RFQ.
4. STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIRED. The services required under this RFQ shall include but not be limited to •
assessment program management, screening site visit, assessment (final assessment to be informed by pilot
program), and standardized reports, and any related servicesd. The consultant(s) should provide proper scheduling
and quick turnaround to answer property owners.The produced reports should be standardized, of high quality, easy
to understand from a property owners perspective, include estimates for the improvements, and provide guidance
on what type of permits would be required.
The initial pilot assessments should include, but not be limited to, the relevant considerations from this list. The
extent of the assessment will be determined after an initial site visit, based on the property needs. It is expected that
the private property owner will submit the Elevation Certificate prior to the assessment for the consultant's review:
1. Information provided prior to assessment
a. Income-if the property is LMI
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b. Historic designation
c. Ground elevation (Elevation Certificate)
d. Property elevation (Elevation Certificate)
e. FEMA Flood Zone and BFE(Elevation Certificate)
2. Building
a. Age of structure
b. Type and condition of foundation
c. Feasibility for major appliance elevation
d. Feasibility for wet flood proofing
e. Feasibility for dry flood proofing (not more than 3'as recommended by FEMA)
f. Feasibility for elevating the structure,or partial
g. Feasibility for the roof to accommodate green/blue roof
3. Overall property conditions
a. Evidence of prior damage/current flooding issues
b. Vulnerability to NOAA sea level rise projections in 2030, 2040,and 2050
c. Vulnerability to high tides and groundwater
d. Vulnerability to storms
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e. Seawall elevation
f. Elevation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing infrastructure
g. Estimates on water retention as a baseline if possible(to be used later as a metric)
h. Current on-site drainage infrastructure
i. Extent of impermeable ground and ability to improve permeability
j. Site survey that may include topography
After the pilot assessments are conducted,this list can be revised as needed.
The proposed work should fall within either of two categories: green infrastructure(which can include bioswales, rain
gardens, rain barrels, permeable pavement, or regrading of property)and building flood mitigation (which can consist
of wet floodproofing, dry floodproofing, elevating finished flood elevation (FFE), elevating appliance/electrical,
seawall improvements, or blue/green roofs). The proposed improvements should have a cost estimate that includes
the maintenance cost, which the owner would be responsible for at least one year. The improvements should also
include, type(s) of flooding event(s) addressed (rain, tides, storm surge, SLR) and the expected time frame of
protection.The proposed work can only focus on flood mitigation improvements.
The following type of properties are eligible:
• single-family homes;
• multi-family residential properties; and
• commercial properties.
5. SUSTAINABILITY/RESILIENCY REQUIREMENTS. This process must comply with the City of Miami Beach
Sustainable and Resilient Procurement Policy by incorporating sustainable and resilient practices and reducing risk
from the significant challenges posed by flooding and SLR. Property improvements should also meet sustainability
objectives such as energy efficiency, Florida friendly landscapes, water quality by preventing release of pollutants
and toxins, and prioritizing recyclability and recycled content.
6.SPECIAL CONDITIONS.
a. TERM OF CONTRACT. It is expected that any resulting agreement shall be valid for a term of three (3)
years from effective date. The City Manager may approve two(2)additional one (1)year renewal periods
based on satisfactory performance. The City reserves the right to,require the consultant to extend
contract past the stated termination date for a period of up to 180 days, in the event that a subsequent
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contract has not yet been awarded.Additional extensions past the 180 days may occur as needed by the
City and as mutually,agreed upon by the City and the consultant.
b. LICENSURE. Consultant shall hold a"Certificate of Authorization" or an "Architect Business"certification
from the State of Florida, Division of Business and Professional Regulations, and any other applicable
license or certification,within 30 days from notification of award. ,
c. SUB-CONSULTANTS. The Consultant shall not retain, add, or replace any sub-consultant without the
prior written approval of the City Manager, in response to a written request from the Consultant stating
the reasons for any proposed substitution. Any approval of a sub-consultant by the City Manager shall
not in any way shift the responsibility for the quality and acceptability by the City of the services
performed by the sub-consultant from the Consultant to the City. The quality of services and
acceptability to the City of the services performed by sub-consultants shall be the sole responsibility of
Consultant.
d. PRECLUSION. Consultant(s) conducting the assessment on a particular property are precluded from
implementing the improvements that may be awarded through upcoming City's grant program on the
same property.
e. CHANGE OF PROJECT MANAGER. A change in the Consultant's project manager (as well as any
replacement) shall be subject to the prior written approval of the City Manager or his designee (who in
this case shall be an Assistant City Manager). Replacement (including reassignment) of an approved
project manager or public information officer shall not be made without submitting a resume for the
replacement staff person and receiving prior written approval of the City Manager or his designee(i.e.the
City project manager).
7.ANTICIPATED_ RFQ TIMETABLE,The tentative schedule for this solicitation is as follows:
RFQ Issued September 23, 2021
Pre-Proposal Meeting September 30,2021 at 10:00 am EST
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Phone Conference ID: 916 525 649#
Deadline for Receipt of Questions October 18, 2021 at 5:00 pm EST
Responses Due October 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm EST
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Evaluation Committee Review TBD
Tentative Commission Approval TBD
Contract Negotiations Following,Commission Approval
8. PROCUREMENT CONTACT. Any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation shall be submitted to the
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Procurement Contact noted below:
Procurement Contact: Telephone: Email:
Kris Bada 305-673-7490-, krist bada• miamibeachfl.soy
Additionally, the City Clerk is to be coiled on all communications via e-mail at: ;
or via facsimile: 786-394-4188.
The Proposal title/number shall be referenced on all correspondence. All questions or requests for clarification must
be received no later than ten (10)calendar days prior to the date proposals are due as scheduled in Section 0100-4.
All responses to questions/clarifications will be sent to all prospective Proposers in the form of an addendum.
9. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING OR SITE VISIT(S). A pre-proposal meeting or site visit(s) may be scheduled.
Attendance for the pre-proposal meeting shall be via web conference and recommended as a source of information
but is not mandatory. Proposers interested in participating in the Pre-Proposal Meeting must follow these steps:
Join on your computer or mobile app
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Or call in (audio only)
+1 786-636-1480 .United States, Miami
Phone Conference ID: 916 525 649#
Proposers who are participating should send an e-mail to the contact person listed in this RFQ expressing their
intent to participate.
10. PRE-PROPOSAL INTERPRETATIONS. Oral information or responses to questions received by prospective
Proposers are not binding on the City and will be without legal effect, including any information received at pre-
'submittal meeting or site visit(s). The City by means of Addenda will issue interpretations or written addenda
clarifications considered necessary by the City in response to questions. Only questions answered by written
addenda will be binding and may supersede terms noted in this solicitation. Addendum will be released through
Periscope S2G. Any prospective proposer who has received this RFQ by any means other than through Periscope
S2G must register immediately with Periscope S2G to assure it receives any addendum issued to this RFQ. Failure
to receive an addendum may result in disqualification of proposal.Written questions should be received no later than
the date outlined in the Anticipated RFQ Timetable section.
11. CONE OF SILENCE. This RFQ is subject to, and all proposers are expected to be or become familiar with, the
City's Cone of Silence Requirements, as codified in Section 2-486 of the City Code. Proposers shall be solely
responsible for ensuring that all applicable provisions of the City's Cone of Silence are complied with, and shall be
subject to any and all sanctions, as prescribed therein, including rendering their response voidable, in the event of
such non-compliance. Communications regarding this solicitation are to be submitted in writing to the Procurement
Contact named herein with a copy to the City Clerk at rafaelgranado@miamibeachfl.gov
12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATION. After proposal submittal, the City reserves the right to
require additional information from Proposers (or Proposer team members or sub-consultants) to determine:
qualifications (including, but not limited to, litigation history, regulatory action, or additional references); and financial
capability(including, but not limited to, annual reviewed/audited financial statements with the auditors notes for each
of their last two complete fiscal years).
13. PROPOSER'S RESPONSIBILITY. Before submitting a response, each Proposer shall be solely responsible for
making any and all investigations, evaluations, and examinations, as it deems necessary, to ascertain all conditions
and requirements affecting the full performance of the contract. Ignorance of such conditions and requirements,
and/or failure to make such evaluations, investigations, and examinations, will not relieve the Proposer from any
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obligation to comply with every detail and with all provisions and requirements of the contract, and will not be
accepted as a basis for any subsequent claim whatsoever for any monetary consideration on the part of the
Proposer.
14. DETERMINATION OF AWARD. The City Manager may appoint an evaluation committee to assist in the
evaluation of proposals received. The evaluation committee is advisory only to the city manager. The city manager
may consider the information provided by the evaluation committee process and/or may utilize other information
deemed relevant. The City Manager's recommendation need not be consistent with the information provided by the
,evaluation committee process and takes into consideration Miami Beach City Code Section 2-369, including the
following considerations:
(1)The ability,capacity and skill of the Proposer to perform the contract.
(2)Whether the Proposer can perform the contract within the time specified,without delay or
interference.
(3)The character, integrity, reputation,judgment,experience and efficiency of the Proposer.
(4)The quality of performance of previous contracts.
(5)The previous and existing compliance by the Proposer with laws and ordinances relating to the
contract.
The City Manager may recommend to the City Commission the Proposer(s)s/he deems to be in the best interest of
the City or may recommend rejection of all proposals. The City Commission shall consider the City Manager's
recommendation and may approve such recommendation. The City Commission may also, at its option, reject the
City Manager's recommendation and select another Proposal or Proposals which it deems to be in the best interest
of the City,or it may also reject all Proposals.
15. NEGOTIATIONS. Following selection, the City reserves the right to enter into further negotiations with the
selected Proposer. Notwithstanding the preceding, the City is in no way obligated to enter into a contract with the
selected Proposer in the event the parties are unable to negotiate a contract. It is also understood and
acknowledged by Proposers that no property, contract or legal rights of any kind shall be created at any time until
and unless an Agreement has been agreed to; approved by the City; and executed by the parties.
16. E-VERIFY. As a contractor you are obligated to comply with the provisions of Section 448.095, Fla. Stat.,
"Employment Eligibility." Therefore, you shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to
verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Contractor during the term of the Contract and
shall expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the Contract to likewise
utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new
employees hired by the subcontractor during the Contract term.
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SECTION 0200 GENERAL CONDITIONS
TERMS & CONDITIONS —SERVICES. By virtue of submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation, proposer
agrees to be bound by and in compliance with the Terms and Conditions for Services (dated April 3, 2020),
incorporated herein, which may be found at the following link:
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/procurement/standard-terms-and-conditions/
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SECTION 0300 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMAT
1. ELECTRONIC RESPONSES (ONLY). Proposals must be submitted electronically through
Periscope S2G (formerly BidSync) on or before the date and time indicated. Hard copy proposals
or proposals received through email or facsimile are not acceptable and will be rejected.
A proposer may submit a modified proposal to replace all or any portion of a previously submitted
proposal until the deadline for proposal submittals. The City will only consider the latest version of
the bid.
Electronic proposal submissions may require the uploading of attachments. All documents should
be attached as separate files in accordance with the instructions included in Section 4, below.
Attachments containing embedded documents or proprietary file extensions are prohibited. It is the •
Bidder's responsibility to assure that its bid, including all attachments, is uploaded successfully.
Only proposal submittals received, and time stamped by Periscope S2G (formerly BidSync) prior to
the proposal submittal deadline shall be accepted as timely submitted. Late bids cannot be
submitted and will not be accepted. Bidders are cautioned to allow sufficient time for the submittal
of bids and uploading of attachments. Any technical issues must be submitted to Periscope S2G
(formerly BidSync) by contacting (800) 990-9339 (toll free) or S2Gla7,periscopeholdings.com. The
City cannot assist with technical issues regarding submittals and will in no way be responsible for
delays caused by any technical or other issue.
It is the sole responsibility of each Bidder to ensure its proposal is successfully submitted
in BidSync prior to the deadline for proposal submittals.
2. NON-RESPONSIVENESS. Failure to submit the following requirements shall result in a
determination of non-responsiveness. Non-responsive proposals will not be considered.
1. Bid Submittal Questionnaire(submitted electronically).
2. Failure to comply with the Minimum Eligibility Requirements(if applicable).
3. OMITTED OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Failure to complete and submit the Bid
Submittal Questionnaire (submitted electronically) with the bid and by the deadline for
submittals shall render a proposal non-responsive. Non-Responsive proposals will not be
considered. With the exception of the Bid Submittal Questionnaire (completed and submitted
electronically), the City reserves the right to seek any omitted information/documentation or any
additional information from Proposer or other source(s), including but not limited to: any firm or
principal information, applicable licensure, resumes of relevant individuals, client information,
financial information, or any information the City deems necessary to evaluate the capacity of the
Proposer to perform in accordance with contract requirements. Failure to submit any omitted or
additional information in accordance with the City's request shall result in proposal being deemed
non-responsive.
4. ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL FORMAT. In order to maintain comparability, facilitate the review
process and assist the Evaluation Committee in review of proposals, it is strongly recommended
that proposals be organized and tabbed in accordance with the tabs, and sections as specified
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below. The electronic submittal should be tabbed as enumerated below and contain a table of
contents with page references. The electronic proposal shall be submitted through the"Line Items"
attachment tab in Periscope S2G.
TAB 1 Cover Letter,Table of Contents, and Minimum Qualification RequirementJ�
1.1 Cover Letter and Table of Contents. The table of contents should indicate the tabs, sections
with tabs and page numbers to facilitate the evaluation committee's review. The cover letter
must be signed by a principal or agent able to bind the firm.
1.2 Minimum Qualification Requirement. Provide verifiable information that:
1.2.1 The firm and/or its principals have at least five (5) years of experience in flood
mitigation and landscape architecture with a focus on green infrastructure.
Submittal Requirement: For each contract/project that complies with the requirement
above submit name, detailed contract description, start and completion dates, contract
agency, project contact information (phone and email).
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TAB 2 Experience and Qualifications
2.1 Organizational Chart: An organizational chart depicting the structure and lines of authority
and communication for all firms, principals and personnel involved in the project. Include
information that describes the intended structure regarding project management, accountability
and compliance with the terms of the RFQ.
2.2 Relevant Experience of Prime Proposer: Summarize projects where the Proposer and/or its
principals have provided services similar to those described herein. For each project provide
the following:
a. project name and scope of services provided;
b. name of individuals that worked on the referenced project that have been included in
Section 2.1 above.
c. client;
d. client project manager and contact information;
e. costs of the services provided;and
f. term of the engagement.
2.3 Relevant Experience of Sub-consultant(s)ISub-contractor(s): Summarize projects where
the Sub-consultant(s)/Sub-contractor(s) and/or its principals have provided services similar to
those described herein. For each project provide the following:
g. project name and scope of services provided;
h. name of individuals that worked on the referenced project that have been included in
Section 2.1 above.
i. client;
j. client project manager and contact information;
k. costs of the services provided; and
term of the engagement.
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TAB 3 Approach and Methodology
Submit detailed information on the approach and methodology that the Proposer and its team has
utilized on previous engagements to accomplish a similar scope of work, including detailed
information, as applicable,which addresses, but need not be limited to:
a. assessment program management
b. private property flood mitigation
c. landscape architecture with a focus on green infrastructure
d. stormwater management
e. use of NOAA sea level rise projections for climate change adaptation.
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SECTION 0400 PROPOSAL EVALUATION
1. Evaluation Committee.An Evaluation Committee, appointed by the City Manager, may meet to
evaluate each Proposal in accordance with the qualitative criteria set forth below. In doing so, the
Evaluation Committee may review and score all proposals received, with or without conducting
interview sessions. City staff will assign points for the quantitative criteria. It is important to note
that the Evaluation Committee is advisory only and does not make an award recommendation to
the City Manager or the City Commission. The results of Step 1 & Step 2 Evaluations will be
forwarded to the City Manager who will utilize the results to make a recommendation to the City
Commission.
a. In the event that only one responsive proposal is received, the City Manager, after
determination that the sole responsive proposal materially meets the requirements of
the RFQ, may, without an evaluation committee, recommend to the City Commission
that th9 Administration enter into negotiations.
b. The City, in its discretion, may utilize technical or other advisers to assist the evaluation
committee in the evaluation of proposals.
2. Qualitative Criteria. Responsive proposals shall be evaluated by the Evaluation Committee in
accordance with the following criteria.
Qualitative Criteria Maximum Points
Experience and Qualifications 60
Approach and Methodology •
40
TOTAL AVAILABLE STEP 1 POINTS 100
3. Quantitative Criteria. Following the results of the evaluation of the qualitative criteria by the
Evaluation Committee, the Proposers may receive additional points, to be added by City staff, as
follows.
Quantitative Criteria Maximum Points
Veterans Preference 5
Prime Proposer Volume of Work(0-5 Points). Points awarded to the proposer
for volume of work awarded by the City in the last three (3) years in -
accordance with the following table:
Less than$250,000 5 5
$250,000.01—$2,000,000 3
Greater than$2,000,000 0
TOTAL AVAILABLE STEP 2 POINTS 10
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4. Determination of Final Ranking. The sum of qualitative and quantitative scores will be
converted,to rankings in accordance with the example below:
Proposer A Proposer B Proposer C
Qualitative Points 82 74 80
Committee Quantitative Points 10 5 0
Member 1 Total 92 79 80
_ Rank
Qualitative Points 82 85 72
•Committee Quantitative Points 10 5 0
Member 2 Total 92 90 72
Rank - 1 . 2 .. 3
Qualitative Points 90 74 66
Committee Quantitative Points 10 5 0
Member 2 Total 100 79 66
Rank 1 . 2 -3
Low Aggregate Score 3 7 8
Final Ranking* 1 2 3
It is important to note that the results of the Evaluation Committee process do not represent an
award recommendation.The City Manager will utilize the results of the committee process,as well
as any other information he deems appropriate to develop his award recommendation to the City
Commission,which may differ from the Evaluation Committee process ranking.
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SUNBIZ &PROPOSAL RESPONSE TO RFQ
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DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS
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Department of State / Division of Corporations / Search Records / Search by FEI/EIN Number/
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Foreign Limited Liability Company
LOCAL OFFICE LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN LLC
Filing Information
Document Number M15000003411
FEI/EIN Number 20-56.03405
Date Filed 04/28/2015
State NY
Status ACTIVE
Principal Address
200 10th St
4th Floor
Brooklyn,NY 11215
Changed:02/25/2020
Mailing Address
200 10th Street
4th Floor
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Changed:02/25/2020
Registered Agent Name&Address
UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS INC
5575 S.SEMORAN BLVD
SUITE 36
ORLANDO, FL 32822
Address Changed:07/15/2019
Authorized Person(s)Detail
Name&Address
Title President
MEYER,WALTER W
200 10th Street
4th Floor
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
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Annual Reports •
Report Year Filed Date
2020 02/25/2020
2021 04/26/2021
2021 08/13/2021
Document Images
08/13/2021—AMENDED ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
04/26/2021—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
02/25/2020—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
02/26/2019—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
01/19/2018—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
03/16/2017—ANNUAL REPORT -' View image in PDF format
03/16/2016--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
04/28/2015—Foreign Limited View image in PDF format
Florida Department of State,Division of Corporations
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SECTION 1 ® BID CERTIFICATION FORM
This document is a REQUIRED FORM that must be submitted fully completed and submitted.
Solicitation No: Solicitation Title:
2021-349-KS Private Property Adaptation Program Assessment Consulting
Services
BIDDERS NAME:Walter Meyer
NO.OF YEARS IN BUSINESS:18 NO.OF YEARS IN BUSINESS LOCALLY:1 NO,OF EMPLOYEES:9
OTHER NAME(S)BIDDER HAS OPERATED UNDER IN THE LAST 10 YEARS:
BIDDER PRIMARY ADDRESS(HEADQUARTERS):200 10th Street,4th Floor
CITY:Brooklyn
STATE:NY ZIP CODE:11211
TELEPHONE NO.:718.788.1987
TOLL FREE NO.:
FAX NO.:
BIDDER LOCAL ADDRESS:618 86th Street
CITY:Miami Beach
STATE:Florida ZIP CODE:33141
PRIMARY ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THIS ENGAGEMENT:Tricia Martin
ACCOUNT REP TELEPHONE NO.:718.788.1987
ACCOUNT REP TOLL FREE NO.:
ACCOUNT REP EMAIL:tricla@localofRcelandscape.com
FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NO.:20-5603405
By virtue of submitting a bid, bidder agrees: a)to complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms and conditions of this document,
inclusive of this solicitation, all specifications, attachments, exhibits and appendices and the contents of any Addenda released hereto;
b) to be bound, at a minimum, to any and all specifications, terms and conditions contained herein or Addenda; c)that the bidder has
not divulged, discussed, or compared the proposal with other bidders and has not colluded with any other bidder or party to any other
bid; d) that bidder acknowledges that all information contained herein is part of the public domain as defined by the State of Florida
Sunshine and Public Records Laws; e) the bidder agrees if this bid is accepted, to execute an appropriate City of Miami Beach
document for the purpose of establishing a formal contractual relationship between the bidder and the City of Miami Beach, Florida, for
the performance of all requirements to which the bid pertains; and f) that all responses, data and information contained in the bid
submittal are true and accurate.
;The individual named below affirms that s/he: is a principal of the applicant duly authorized to execute this questionnaire, and that the
contents of said document(s)are complete, true, and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
Name of Bidder's Authorized Representative: I Title of Bidder's Authorized
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I�Dr, I - AutamuQf1/t LnaLm NT OF ADDENDUi,
After issuance of solicitation, the City may release one or more addendum to the solicitation, which may provide
additional information to bidders or alter solicitation requirements. The City will strive to reach every bidder
having received solicitation through the City's e-procurement system. However, bidders are solely responsible
for assuring they have received any and all addendum issued pursuant to solicitation. This Acknowledgement of
Addendum section certifies that the bidder has received all addendum released by the City pursuant to this
solicitation. Failure to obtain and acknowledge receipt of all addenda may result in proposal disqualification.
Enter Initial to Enter Initial to Enter Initial to
Confirm Confirm Confirm Receipt
Receipt Receipt
TM Addendum 1 Addendum 6 Addendum 11
TM Addendum 2 Addendum 7 Addendum 12
Addendum 3 Addendum 8 Addendum 13
Addendum 4 Addendum 9 Addendum 14
Addendum 5 Addendum 10 Addendum 15
If additional confirmation of addendum is required, submit under separate cover.
SECTIIN 3 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
All bidders must disclose the name(s) of any officer, director, agent, or immediate family member (spouse,
parent, sibling, and child) who is also an employee of the City of Miami Beach. Further, all bidders must disclose
the name of any City employee who owns, either directly or indirectly, an interest of ten (10%) percent or more
in the bidder entity or any of its affiliates.
0 YES Si NO
If yes, please disclose the name(s):
FIRST AND LAST NAME OCCUPATION
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SECTION 4 - FINANCIAL CAPACITY
When requested by the City, each bidder shall arrange for Dun & Bradstreet to submit a Supplier Qualification
Report (SQR) directly to the City. No proposal will be considered without receipt, by the City, of the SQR directly
from Dun & Bradstreet. The cost of the preparation of the SQR shall be the responsibility of the bidder. The
bidder shall request the SQR report from D&B at:
https://supplierportal.dnb.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SupplierPortal?storeld=11696
Bidders are responsible for the accuracy of the information contained in its SQR. It is highly
recommended that each bidder review the information contained in its SQR for accuracy prior to
submittal to the City and as early'as possible in the solicitation process. For assistance with any portion
of the SQR submittal process, contact Dun & Bradstreet at 800-424-2495.
At time of request, bidder shall request that Dun & Bradstreet submit its Supplier'Qualifier Report directly to the
City, with bid or within three (3) days of request.
CCrTorM0 _ oaeort®ATriDoa MA nom TI Aaeieo 5ret 'AND THE PURCHASE OF G•ODS OR SERVICES FR®1'.1
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MISSISSIPPI
Pursuant to Resolution 2016-29375, the City of Miami Beach, Florida, prohibits official City travel to the state of
Mississippi, as well as the purchase of goods or services sourced in Mississippi. Bidder shall agree that no
travel shall occur on behalf of the City of Miami Beach to Mississippi, nor shall any product or services it
provides to the City be sourced from this state.
By virtue of submitting bid, bidder agrees it is and shall remain in full compliance with Resolution 2016-29375
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SECTION 5 - REFERENCES AN) PAST PERFORMANCE
Project No. 2021-349-KB
Project Title Private Property Adaptation Program Assessment Consulting
Services
Bidder shall submit at least three (3) references for whom the bidder has completed work similar in size and
nature as the work referenced in solicitation.
Reference No.1
Firm Name: Atlantic Pacific Communities
Contact Individual Name and Title: Lindsay Lecour, Senior Vice President
Address: 161 NW 6th Street 1020; Miami, Florida 33136
Telephone: (305) 357-4715
Contact's Email: Ilecour@apmanagement.net
Narrative on Scope of Services Provided:
Green infrastructure strategies for new affordable housing development in Miami. Green roofs, blue roofs, cistern
and rain gardens are proposed.
Reference No.2
Firm Name: Economic Development Corporation
Contact Individual Name and Title: Kristin Bell, Chief of Staff Industry Initiatives
Address: 110 Williams Street New York, NY 10038
Telephone: 212-312-3853
Contact's Email: kbell@edc.nyc
Narrative on Scope of Services Provided:
RISE- Safe Space Systems Program:
Solar panels and battery for select pilot projects in Queens, New York. Tasks included: Assessment, site / pilot
selection,design,permitting and construction (Fall/Winter 2021/2022)
Reference No.3
Contact Individual Name and Title: David Martin, Terra World, President
Address: 3310 Mary Street, #302 Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Telephone: 305 416 4556
Contact's Email: david@terragroup.com
Narrative on Scope of Services Provided:
Various projects with developer David Martin, President of Terra World including design and construction
administration for Grove Central. Green infrastructure strategies include cistern,green roof and porous pavers.
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Firm Name: City of Coral Gables
Contact Individual Name and Title: Brook Dannemiller, Assistant Public Works Director
Address: 405 Blitmore Way; Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Telephone: 305-446-6800
Contact's Email: bdannemiller@coralgables.com
Narrative on Scope of Services Provided:
Street design for Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza.Porous pavement and planting for green infrastructure integrated
into pedestrian street and plaza.
SECTI SrN 7 - STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Standard Terms and Conditions are available at https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/procurement/standard-
terms-and-conditions/ By virtue of submitting a bid, bidder attests that they have read and understand the
applicable Standard Terms and Conditions as indicated in the solicitation.
Project No. 2021-349-KB
Project Title Private Property Adaptation Program Assessment Consulting
Services
SECTION 8 - VENDOR CAMPAIGN CONT IBUTIONS
Bidders are expected to be or become familiar with, the City's Campaign Finance Reform laws, as codified in
Sections 2-487 through 2-490 of the City Code
https://library.municode.com/fl/miami_beach/codes/code_of_ordinances?
nodeld=SPAGEOR_CH2AD_ARTVIISTCO_DIV5CAFI RE
Bidders shall be solely responsible for ensuring that all applicable provisions of the City's Campaign Finance
Reform laws are complied with, and shall be subject to any and all sanctions, as prescribed therein, including
disqualification of their bid submittal, in the event of such non-compliance.
Are there any individuals or entities (including your sub-consultants) with a controlling financial interest which
have contributed to the campaign either directly or indirectly, of a candidate who has been elected to the office
of Mayor or City Commissioner for the City of Miami Beach.
YES p NO
If yes, list name (first and last name) of individuals, occupation, amount and date:
First and Last Name Contributor Occupa on Amount Date of
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Has bidder ever been debarred, suspended or other legal violation, or had a contract cancelled due to non-
performance by any public sector agency?
YES p NO
If answer to above is "YES," bidder shall submit a statement detailing the reasons that led to action(s):
SECTION 10 - EQUAL BENEFITS FOR El. PLOYEES WITH SPOUSES
AND E' PLOYEES WITH DOMESTIC PARTNERS
When awarding competitively solicited contracts valued at over$100,000 whose contractors maintain 51 or more full time
employees on their payrolls during 20 or more calendar work weeks, the Equal Benefits for Domestic Partners Ordinance
2005-3494 requires certain contractors doing business with the City of Miami Beach,who are awarded a contract pursuant
to competitive bids, to provide "Equal Benefits" to their employees with domestic partners, as they provide to employees
with spouses. The Ordinance applies to all employees of a Contractor who work within the City limits of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida; and the Contractor's employees located in the United States, but outside of the City of Miami Beach limits,
who are directly performing work on the contract within the City of Miami Beach.
Does bidder provide or offer access to any benefits to employees with spouses or to spouses of employees?
Is YES 0 NO
Does bidder provide or offer access to any benefits to employees with (same or opposite sex). domestic partners or to
domestic partners of employees?
p YES ID NO
Please check all benefits that apply to your answers above and list in the `other" section any additional benefits not
already specified. Note: some benefits are provided to employees because they have a spouse or domestic partner, such
as bereavement leave; other benefits are provided directly to the spouse or domestic partner, such as medical insurance.
Bidder Provides for Bidder Provides for Bidder does not
BENEFIT Employees with Employees with Provide Benefit
Spouses Domestic Partners
•
Health x x
Sick Leave x x
Family Medical Leave x x
Bereavement Leave x x
If Bidders cannot offer a benefit to domestic partners because of reasons outside your control, (e.g., there are no
insurance providers in your area willing to offer domestic partner coverage)you may be eligible for Reasonable Measures
compliance. To comply on this basis, you must agree to pay a cash equivalent and submit a completed Reasonable
Measures Application with all necessary documentation. Your Reasonable Measures Application will -be reviewed for
consideration by the City Manager, or his designee. Approval is not guaranteed and the City Manager's decision is final.
Further information on the Equal Benefits requirement is available at http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city_
hall/procurement/procurement-related-ordinance-and-procedures/
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SECTION 11 - BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMEN',ME, ,T CERTIFICATIO ! FORM
APPENDIX A,44 C.F.R. PART 18—CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Cer fica on for Contracts,Grants, Loans,and Coopera ve Agreements
The undersigned Contractor cer fies,to the best of his or her knowledge,that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for
influencing or a. emp ng to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee
of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connec on with the awarding of any Federal contract, the
making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or
attemp ng to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress,
or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement,
the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with
its instructions.
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certifica on be included in the award documents for all
subawards at all ers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements)
and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or
entered into. Submission of this cer fication is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transac on imposed by 31, •
U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required cer fica on
shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure.
The undersigned Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and
disclosure, if any. In addi on, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq., apply
to this cer fica on and disclosure, if any.
By virtue of submitting bid, bidder certifies or affirms its compliance with the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Certification.
Name of Bidder's Authorized Representative: Title of Bidder's Authorized
Tricia Martin Representative:
Associate Principal
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SECTION 12—SUSPENSION AN) DEBAR ,'ENT CERTIFICATION
The Contractor acknowledges that:
(1) This Contract is a covered transac on for purposes of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180 and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000. As such the contractor is
required to verify that none of the Contractor, its principals (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.995), or its affiliates (defined at 2
C.F.R. § 180.905) are excluded (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.940) or disqualified (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.935).
(2) The Contractor must comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C and must include a
requirement to comply with these regulaDons in any lower er covered transac on it enters into.
(3)This cerElfica on is a material representaLon of fact relied upon by the City. If it is later determined that the Contractor
did not comply with 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C, in addi on to remedies available to the
City,the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment.
(4) The Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 C.F.R. pt. 180, subpart C and 2 C.F.R. pt. 3000, subpart C
while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The Contractor further
agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower er covered transac ons."
By virtue of submitting bid, bidder certifies or affirms its compliance with the Suspension and Debarment Certification.
Name of Bidder's Authorized Representative: Title of Bidder's Authorized
Tricia Martin Representative:
Associate Principal
SECTION 13 - SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED ,USINESS CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to ResolulIon 2020-31519, the City is tracking the Small and Disadvantaged Businesses, as cer fled by Miami-
Dade County that have been cerLfied as Small or Disadvantaged Business by Miami-Dade County.
Does bidder possess Small or Disadvantaged Business cer ficaIon by Miami-Dade County?
O YES p NO
SECTION 14 - LGBT BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Resolu on 2020-31342, the City is tracking the uDlizaDon of LGBT owned firms that have been cerDfied as an
LGBT Business Enterprise by the NalIonal Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).
Does bidder possess LGBT Business Enterprise Cerl]ficaDon by the NGLCC?
O YES p NO
SECTION 15 —Co NE OF SILENCE
Pursuant to Sec on 2-486 of the City Code, all procurement solicitalIons once adverDsed and un I an award
recommendallon has been forwarded to the City Commission by the City Manager are under the "Cone of Silence." The
Cone of Silence ordinance is available at hops://library.municode.com/fl/miami beach/codes/code of ordinances?
nodeld=SPAGEOR CH2AD ARTVIISTCO DIV4PR S2-486COSI
Any communica on or inquiry in reference to this solicita on with any City employee or City official is strictly prohibited
with the of excep on communica ons with the Procurement Director, or his/her administra ve staff responsible for
administering the procurement process for this solicita on providing said communica on is limited to matters of process
or procedure regarding the solicitaIon. CommunicaDons regarding this solicitaElon are to be submitted in wring to the
Procurement Contact named herein with a copy to the City Clerk at rafaelgranadopmiamibeachfl.gov
Venrinr attectc that thav haves sari iindarctand and are in compliance with the Cone of Silence Ordinance, pursuant to
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Secson L-4ob or the Lay C.oce!
YES O NO
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SrL a UN lb— t,WDE •F BUSINESS ETHICS
Pursuant to City ResoluI Ion No.2000-37879, the Bidder shall adopt a Code of Business Ethics ("Code") and submit that
Code to the Procurement Division with its response or within three (3) days upon receipt of request. The Code shall, at a
minimum, require the Bidder, to comply with all applicable governmental rules and regulaIons including, among others,
the conflict of interest, lobbying and ethics provision of the City of Miami Beach and Miami Dade County.
Bidder shall submit firm's Code of Business Ethics within three (3) of request by the City. In lieu of submitting Code of
Business Ethics, Vendor may indicate that it will adopt, as required in the ordinance, the City of Miami Beach Code of
Ethics, available at http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/procurement/procurement-related-ordinance-and-procedures/
Bidder adopts the City of Miami Beach Code of Business Ethics?
YES O NO
Bidder will submit firm's Code of Business Ethics within three (3)days of request by the City?
OI YES NO
SECTION 17— DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
The Drug Free Workplace CerElfica on is available at:
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DRUG-FREE-WORKPLACE-CERTIFICATION.pdf
By virtue of submitting bid, bidder certifies or affirms it has adopted policies, practices and standards consistent with the
City's Drug Free Workplace Certification.
SECTION 18— LOBBYIST REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
This solicitaElon is subject to, and all bidders are expected to be or become familiar with, all City lobbyist laws. Bidders
shall be solely responsible for ensuring that all City lobbyist laws are complied with, and shall be subject to any and all
sanc ons, as prescribed therein, including,without limita on,-disqualificaMon of their responses, in the event of such non-
compliance.
By virtue of submitting bid, bidder certifies or affirms that they have read and understand the above Lobbyist Registration
Requirements.
SECTION 19— NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Non-Discriminal Ion ordinance is available at:
https://library.municode.com/fl/miami beach/codes/code of ordinances?
nodeld=SPAGEOR CH2AD ARTVIPR DIV3COPR S2-375NSCCOREWA
By virtue of submitting bid, bidder agrees it is and shall remain in full compliance with Section 2-375 of the.City of Miami
Beach City Code.
SECTION 20— FAIR CHANCE REQUIREMENT
The Fair Chance Ordinance No. 2016-4012 is available at:
https://library.municode.com/fl/miami beach/codes/code of ordinances?nodeld=SPAGEOR CH62HURE ARTVFACHOR
By virtue of submitting bid, bidder certifies that it has adopted policies, practices and standards consistent with the City's
Fair Chance Ordinance. Bidder agrees to provide the City with supporting documentation evidencing its compliance upon
request. Bidder further agrees that any breach of the representations made herein shall constitute a material breach of
contract, and shall entitle the City to the immediate termination for cause of the agreement, in addition to any damages
that may be available at law and in equity.
SECTION 21 — PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
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plaice refer to car nn 7R7 1;;1711a1 FInrirla ctatiitPc available at:
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hups://www.risenate.gowLawsibtatutes/zuizizoLlii
By virtue of submitting bid, bidder agrees with the requirements of Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, and certifies it has
not been placed on convicted vendor list.
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sd.,i iuN yr r KAN tsuSINESS ENTERPRISES PREFERENCE
Pursuant to City of Miami Beach Ordinance No. 2011-
3748, https://library.municode.com/fl/miami beach/codes/code of ordinances?
nodeld=SPAGEOR CH2AD ARTVIPR DIV3COPR S2-374PRPRPRVECOGOCOSE the City shall give a preference to a
responsive and responsible bidder which is a small business concern owned and controlled by a veteran(s) or which is a
service-disabled veteran business enterprise, and which is within five percent (5%) of the lowest and best bidder, by
providing such bidder an opportunity of providing said goods or contractual services for the lowest responsive bid
amount. Whenever, as a result of the foregoing preference, the adjusted prices of two (2) or more bidders which are a
small business concern owned and controlled by a veteran(s) or a service-disabled veteran business enterprise cons tute
the lowest bid pursuant to an ITB, RFP, RFQ, ITN or oral or written request for quotaEon, and such bids are responsive,
responsible and otherwise equal with respect to quality and service, then the award shall be made to the service-disabled
veteran business enterprise.
Is the bidder a service-disabled veteran business enterprise certified by the State of Florida?
YES p NO
Is the bidder a service-disabled veteran business enterprise certified by the United States Federal Government?
YES NO
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Walter Meyer LOCALOFFICE
Local Office Landscape and Urban Design LANDSCAPE & URBAN DESIGN
200 10th Street,4th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11215
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
November 02,2021
To Whom It May Concern,
Local Office Landscape and Urban Design [LOLA] respectfully submits our proposal in response to the City of
Miami Beach for the Private Property Adaptation Program Assessment Consulting Services RFQ.
LOLA is known for its collaborative approach to landscape architecture and urban design,delivering local,
client-focused design excellence.At the heart of our practice is curiosity and empathy as drivers for creat-
ing high-quality,meaningful spaces for a range of sites and programs.Our portfolio reflects innovation and
creativity and an understanding of the constraints and opportunities of real places and the criticality with
which we consider and then apply interventions.We commit to envisioning resiliency solutions that reflect
our client's vision and aim to develop feasible concept design options to land on a project that surpasses
expectations.
The LOLA ethos is displayed through our work at divergent scales and civic impact-from leading commu-
nity-driven design process that resulted in our Gardens Rising Green Infrastructure and Resiliency Feasi-
bility Study to the redevelopment of an affordable housing project in Miami,where a series of rain gardens
provide the backdrop for affordable homes while mitigating flood risks. Every project is a unique opportunity
to enhance the places where we live,work,and play.Our diverse team of urban designs,resiliency planners
landscape architects,and architects brings unique perspectives and backgrounds to ensure that our design
proposals include thoughtful,equitable,inclusive,and resilient design solutions.We will apply that same
agility and process to help assess,develop and execute the Private Property Adaptation Program.On the
following pages,you will find a description of our approach to the project,a list of qualifications, relevant
experience,and project collaborators.
We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with The City of Miami Beach again and deliver project
excellence.
Sincerely,
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Walter Meyer, Founding Principal
MIRACLE MILE,: POROUS
PAVING FOR PRIVATE
LOCAL OFFICE LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN
PEDESTRIAN STREET:
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Table of Contents
Minimum Qualification Requirement
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2.1 Organizational Chart
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LOCAL OFFICE LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN The project sits within the 100-year flood plain.A connected
network of bioswales captures storm water,creates flood
Local Office Landscape and Urban Design LOLA] is a storage capacity in times of extreme weather events,and
science driven design practice that prioritizes ecology and incorporated recreation paths to promote an active lifestyle.
metrics as design drivers,and matches the principals' The development produces all its own energy and is designed
expertise in landscape architecture and urban design as a resilient hub for the neighboring communities in times
with the expertise of the community—the"local"in of disturbance.
Local Office.Operating between infrastructure, urbanism,
and ecology,the firm's focus is resilient landscapes at LOLA developed a Coastal Resiliency Study for Southampton,
all scales. From coastal parks that employ sustainable New York in Suffolk County. The study included a thorough
technologies to the scale of regional planning, Local Office analysis of existing conditions and climate change risks
seeks to ameliorate the impact of cities on the sea while including topographical studies, hydrology studies, micro
protecting vulnerable communities from atmospheric and climate analysis, including wind and heat map studies,
anthropogenic disturbances. shoreline habitat analysis and the identification of short-
term pilot projects
The Firm is owned and led by Walter Meyer who has
over twenty years in landscape and urban design and is LOLA HAS OVER FIFTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE
considered a well-known and respected expert on resiliency IN FLOOD MITIGATION AND LANDSCAPE
design and planning. LOLA's small, but quickly growing firm ARCHITECTURE WITH A FOCUS ON GREEN
is based in Brooklyn, New York but they have projects in INFRASTRUCTURE.
Miami, Puerto Rico, Mississippi,and throughout the Tri-State
area. Their most recent projects include leading a team
of developers, architects,and engineers on a resilience
community plan for Arverne East along the Atlantic Coast in
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MITIGATION AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE #GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE#PRIVATE PROPERTY
#MULTI-FAMILY#MIAMI#STORMWATER MANAGE-
1. CULMER REDEVELOPMENT HOUSES MENT
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION:
LOLA was commissioned to produce an integrated
energy and water resiliency study and concept de-
sign for a redevelopment affordable housing project
in Miami. The design includes various green infra-
structure interventions to address stormwater run-
off and flooding risk, including rain gardens, porous
paving, and cisterns.
START AND COMPLETION DATE:
January 2021 - Present
CONTRACT AGENCY:
Atlantic Pacific Communities
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION:
(PHONE AND EMAIL)
Lindsay Lecour: (305) 357-4715; Ilecour@apman-
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STRUCTURE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CONTRACT DESCRIPTION:
LOWER EAST SIDE COMMUNITY GAR-
DENS: 100% porous private pedestrian street-
CONTRACT DESCRIPTION: scape for flood-prone area of Coconut
Grove. Porous paving and trees are uti-
Tricia Martin led the team that assessed lized to address excess stormwater runoff
the Lower East Side community garden and flooding.
district for feasible green infrastructure
and resiliency strategies. .
START AND COMPLETION DATE:
2014-2015
START AND COMPLETION DATE:
2016-2017
CONTRACT AGENCY:
City of Coral Gables
CONTRACT AGENCY:
New York City Community Garden Coali-
tion/ Governors Office of Storm Resilien- PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION: (PHONE
cy AND EMAIL) Brook Dannemiller: (305)
460-5130; bdannemiller@coralgables.com
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MATION (PHONE AND EMAIL) KEY WORDS:
Aziz Dehkan, Executive Director: #MIAMI#GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE
973.222.5413; aziz@nyccgc.org STREETS#POROUS PAVING#TREE PUMPS
#GROUNDWATER#FLOODING MITIGATION,#NOAA
KEY WORDS:
#GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT#PILOT
PROJECTS#COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT#STORM-
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CONTRACT DESCRIPTION: CONTRACT DESCRIPTION:
Solar and battery pilot study for private prop- Bus terminal and metro station plaza areas
erty owners in Queens, NY. Tasks included that include new pavers, solar panels, rain
assessment, site and pilot selection, design, harvesting through cisterns, and plantings
permitting and construction (Fall / Winter
2021-2022)
START AND COMPLETION DATE:
2018-Present
START AND COMPLETION DATE:
2016-Present
CONTRACT AGENCY:
GROVE METRO STATION LLC AND TERRA
CONTRACT AGENCY: GROUP
Queens, New York
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION: (PHONE
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION: (PHONE AND EMAIL) David Martin 305-416-4556;
AND EMAIL) Kristin Bell: 212-312-3853; david@terragroup.com
kbell@edc.nyc
KEY WORDS:
KEY WORDS: #MIAMI#POROUS PAVING#CISTERNS#NATIVE
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Landscape Architecture and Green
Infrastructure Lead(Prime)
Walter Meyer,RLA
Principal and Resilience Lead
Tricia Martin,RLA
Project Manager and Green
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EDESIGN DYNAMICS COASTAL SYSTEMS SHULMAN+ASSOCIATES
INTERNATIONAL Architectural Analysis and Local
Green Infrastructure/ Resiliency.Civil Engineering. Miami Beach Expert
Environmental Engineer Expert Permitting and Local Miami Beach Allan Shulman
Expert Founding Principal
Franco Montalto,Florida P.E.,PhD, R.Harvey Sasso
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Eric Rothstein
Managing Partner Taylor Scheuermann
Vice President
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Strategic Teaming as wet proofing and dry proofing, elevating
We are thrilled to present our experienced team of FFEs and seawalls.
consultants. Together we exceed the qualifications
required to meet the demands of this RFQ where ' Extensive experience with assessment
LOLA and our team: management for green infrastructure and
other resiliency adaptation systems such as
• Have extensive experience in Miami, spe-
solar and battery installation.
cifically Miami Beach
• Have worked together! CSI and Shulman
worked closely together on the recently pub Project Management
lished Buoyant City report. LOLA and CSI Our organization chart illustrates how the project will
have worked on various resiliency projects be led and structured. LOLA will be the prime lead
including the Inundation and Economic Vul for the project. We will be responsible for all commu
nication with the Client,the schedule,ensuring that
nerability Study in Bel Harbor. Tricia Martin our deliverables meet the expectations of the Client,
worked extensively with eDesign Dynamics and will lead the collaboration between sub-consul-
on various green infrastructure projects tants. Tricia Martin will be the Project Manager. She
throughout New York City, including the Gar- has over fifteen years experience leading and execut-
dens Rising green infrastructure feasibility ing green infrastructure projects with an emphasis on
analysis,assessment,and implementation.Tricia will
study for the Lower East Side neighborhood allocate 1/3 of her time to this Project.
in Manhattan, NY.
• Has extensive experience with the project Tricia will lead weekly meetings with the consulting
site. Recently, Coastal Systems Internation- team and will be available for weekly or bi-weekly
al and Shulman + Associates completed meetings with the Client as needed.
the Buoyant City report that developed the Tricia will be the main contact for the Client and for
Historic District Resiliency and Adaptation the property owners.
Guidelines for Miami Beach. Our team will
be drawing from this incredible resources to
execute the scope of our work.
• Has extensive experience working on
integrated green infrastructure projects.
Using GIS, LIDAR, and other topographic
data, stormwater calculations and flooding
data is calculated to design and size green
infrastructure systems that are appropriate
to local conditions.
• Extensive experience with building flood
mitigation strategies. Shulman + Associ-
ates has extensive experience designing
and building in flood-prone areas, including
Miami Beach using various systems such
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LOCAL OFFICE LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN as designed,shielding upland businesses and
Landscape Architect homes from the surge and capturing the heavily-
silted stormwater exiting the mountains afterward.
Local Office Landscape and Urban Design is a Minor repairs to lighting and railings,as well as
science-driven design practice that prioritizes cleanup of the 6%loss of the coastal forest,were
ecology and metrics as design drivers,and accomplished within a few weeks of the storm.
matches the principals'expertise in landscape The park celebrated a grand re-opening a month
architecture and urban design with the expertise after Maria,while much of the island was still
of the community—the"local"in Local Office. struggling to address basic humanitarian needs.
Operating between infrastructure,urbanism,and
ecology,the firm's focus is resilient landscapes The firm has garnered accolades from across the
TOP at all scales.From residential gardens on the disciplines of architecture,landscape architecture,
Images of projects by Local Office, dunes to coastal parks that employ sustainable public policy,science and art.In April 2013,The White
including the Comprehensive technologies at the scale of urbanism,Local Office House recognized the firm's principals'initiatives
Plan Update and Local Waterfront seeks to ameliorate the impact of cities on the sea for rebuilding a more resilient Rockaway Beach
Revitalization Plan(Long Beach, while protecting vulnerable communities from with the Hurricane Sandy"Champions of Change"
NY),'Resiliency Rocks'Garden award.Thepartners were also recognized for their
(Rockaway Beach,NY),and
atmospheric and anthropogenic disturbances. 9
Arverne East Urban Design and 'leadership and innovation in the green economy'
The firm's recent built work includes the Parque del
Infrastructure Plan(Arverne,NY) by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.These
Litoral,in Mayaguez,Puerto Rico,the largest urban accolades have lent the firm partners a platform
BOTTOM park ever constructed on the island.The 2.5 km for integrating resilient policy into the standards at
Image of the Parque del Litoral long beachfront park served as the site of the 2010
(Mayaguez,Puerto Rico) the apolitical levels of Federal decision-making.
Central American Games.Local Office's innovative
project by Local Office
approach to the site design won the project a
Distinguished Honor Award from the American
Institute of Architects in Puerto Rico.Local Office
created a natural water filtration membrane of
dunes and wetlands.Situated at the edge of the city,
between the mountains and the sea,the entire park
functions as a living stormwater treatment facility
that also provides protective,soft infrastructure to
mitigate coastal sea surge.In 2017,the park was
tested by a direct hit from the eye of Category 4
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Deborah Morris,Executive Director of Resiliency Planning
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Walter Meyer, LEED AP
PRINCIPAL, LOCAL OFFICE LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN
Walter leads resilient infrastructure systems design for all of Local Office's project.His
work includes the Parque del Litoral in Mayaguez,Puerto Rico,site of the 2010 Central
American Games.This project won the 2010 AIA Honor award in Puerto Rico;it is the
first implementation of phytoremediation technology at the scale of an entire city.Walter
11111. was recognized in Washington DC by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for"leadership
and innovation in the green economy".Walter has taught at the Graduate School of
Architecture,Planning and Preservation at Columbia University,the Pratt Institute,and
Parsons The New School for Design.After Hurricane Sandy,the firm partners started
EDUCATION 'Power Rockaways Resilience,'a non-profit dedicated to fundraising and delivery of
Master Landscape solar generators to volunteer centers throughout the coastal Rockaway peninsula in
Architecture and Urban Queens,NY.Currently,Local Office is advising the National Parks Service,the New York
Design• Harvard University City Department of Parks and Recreation,and the Army Corps of Engineers on coastal
Bachelors Landscape resiliency in New York.
Architecture •University of
Florida Arverne East Urban Design and Infrastructure Plan(Arverne,NY). Principal-In-Charge to
develop a master plan for a 45-acre coastal development in post-Sandy New York City.
REGISTRATIONS The planned infrastructure anticipates sea level change,climate volatility and economic
LEED AP challenges.Twelve hundred units of housing and 160,000 square feet of retail are
proposed for a transit-oriented neighborhood situated above the 100-year flood plain.
A connected network of bioswales captures storm water,creates flood storage capacity
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in times of extreme weather events,and incorporated recreation paths to promote an
active lifestyle.Solid waste,waste water and compost feed an anaerobic digester that
Local Office landscape produce irrigation water,electricity and green jobs.The development produces all its own
Architecture• 10 energy and is designed as a resilient hub for the neighboring communities in times of
Prior• 10 disturbance.
AFFILIATIONS Long Beach Comprehensive Plan Update and Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan(Long
Beach,NY),Principal-In-Charge for the Comprehensive Plan to address ecological,
American Society of economic and infrastructural resilience.The plan sites 3,000,000 square feet of real
Landscape Architects estate development,strategically
p g y positioned to provide surge protection,evacuation
centers and flood storage while servicing the community's growing need for housing,
commercial space,cultural institutions,and parking.An integrated Bayside Mile Resiliency
Park activates and protects this underutilized waterfront,converting a vulnerability into an
asset.City-wide bluestreets and pervious pocket parks replace failing underground storm
sewers,lifting this infrastructure out of the rising freshwater lens and providing much
needed recreational amenities in the city center.
Beach Green North(Arverne.NY),Principal-In-Charge for the first multi-family affordable
housing complex in the country to achieve Passive House standards.Walter served
as the Resilient Systems Designer for both phases of this 200-unit,two-building
complex.As such,LOLA provided a coordinated strategy for reducing energy demand,
providing uninterruptable power for life-critical systems,and managing hydrological
vulnerabilities through alternative energy and landscape infrastructure.Beach Green
North demonstrates that the"invisible luxuries"of stable electricity and comfortable
temperatures during disturbances are accessible in affordable housing.Residents also
enjoy reduced or negative utility bills that further leverage the affordability of their units.
Miracle Mile Streetscape(Miami, FL),Principal-In-Charge for a new vision for the four-
block commercial and cultural heart of Coral Gables,Florida,known locally as"The
Miracle Mile."Upgrading the streetscape for both resiliency and an increased focus on
the pedestrian,while preserving the existing monuments and mature live oaks,required
creative solutions to the grading and drainage.The$20 million project was immediately
tested by Category 4 Hurricane Irma.Despite rain intensity reaching seven inches per
hour,the stormwater drainage performed as designed and businesses along The Mile
were able to re-open the day after the storm.
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Tricia Martin, PLA
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, LOCAL OFFICE LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN
Tricia is a licensed landscape architect with over fifteen years experience working on
complex urban sites ranging in scale from the region to a small lot.Tricia graduated
with a BA in environmental studies from the University of Vermont and received her
Masters in Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon where she received an
ASLA Certificate of Honor. She received a NYC Public Design Commission award for the
American Airlines Flight 587 Memorial(a project she managed while working at Mathews
Nielsen Landscape Architects)and recently received an ASLA-NY Merit award for Garden
Rising:Lower East Side Community Gardens Green Infrastructure Feasibility Study.Tricia is
EDUCATION most passionate about projects that embrace complex urban problems where landscape
Masters Landscape architecture is the agent for positive social and environmental change.She is currently
Architecture• University of
Oregon working with the Regional Plan Association on a vision for the next generation of streets
for NYC and teaches urban design at Columbia University and landscape architecture
Bachelor Arts• University of studios at City College.She is regularly invited to speak about issues related to green
Vermont infrastructure and landscape urbanism. She is also a past-president of the ASLA-NY
Chapter.
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Landscape The Brooklyn Greenway Green Infrastructure and Resiliency Guidelines,Principal for a
Architect• New York:LIC#:
04-002519 comprehensive stormwater management design guidelines and resilience plan for the
Brooklyn Greenway.The plan integrates resiliency design into the Brooklyn Greenway,and
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE serves as the spine for a larger stormwater management network.The guidelines provide
Local Office Landscape a coherent expression for Greenway development,while addressing a range of issues
Architecture • 1 influencing urban coastlines.Fourteen miles of Brooklyn's perimeter will be monumentally
transformed by construction of a continuous bicycle and pedestrian corridor,creating the
Prior• 17 opportunity to address growing concerns about changing climate,rising sea levels,water
quality,and coastal habitat enhancements.The resilience plan addresses the challenge of
AFFILIATIONS protecting against both types of storm risks simultaneously:balancing the need to protect
American Society of properties from storm surge and release stormwater from heavy rains.Funding for this
Landscape Architects project was provided by the NYS Department of State.
Urban Design Forum
Gardens Rising:Lower East Side Community Gardens Green Infrastructure Feasibility
Study,Principal to develop a feasibility study for the design and construction of green
infrastructure in 47 community gardens located throughout the Lower East Side.With
funding from the Governors Office of Storm Resiliency,this project combines community
participation with urban planning,landscape architecture,and engineering to increase
the permeability and stormwater capture in these gardens,the majority of which are
located within an area that was severely impacted by Superstorm Sandy. The guidelines
also adds native plants to support habitat and beautify the neighborhood.This extensive
project demonstrated,through specific hydrological metrics,the critical role community
gardens can play in any city's climate change resiliency plan.
Under the Elevated Gateway Project,Sunset Park and Rockaways,Principal for the Under
the Elevated pilot study in Sunset Park and the Rockaways.These constructed pilots are
part of a study In partnership with NYC Department of Transportation and The Design
Trust for Public Space,to reclaim and transform the public space under New York City's
bridges,highways,subway,and rail lines.The pilot sites utilize an integrated design
approach where green infrastructure,streetscape and lighting better connect residents
to the waterfront,increase environmental health,and enhance pedestrian safety for
residents. Operations and maintenance protocols were developed as part of the scope of
work for each of the pilot sites.
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Autumn Visconti, RLA, ASLA
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, LOCAL OFFICE LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN
Autumn is a Senior Associate at Local Office Landscape and Urban Design(LOLA).Since
joining LOLA,her approach has been devoted to public realm projects in better preparing
cities and communities for climate adaptation and promoting social justice through
environmental equity.Most recently,Autumn led the design and implementation of the
East Side Coastal Resiliency(ESCR)and the Brooklyn-Queens Park(BQP),with Bjarke
Ingels Group(BIG),two of BIG's largest infrastructure and planning efforts in New York
City.Before joining BIG,Autumn was a project designer for James Corner Field Operations,
having built parks that range in scale and region from Miami to Chicago and throughout
New York City.Autumn has been an Urban Design Forum Forefront Fellow since 2019,
EDUCATION focusing on economic,equitable,and environmental adaptation strategies for the City of
Master of Landscape New York.Autumn is the recipient of the 2018-2019 Outstanding Recent Alumna from the
Architecture • University of College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech.She is also the 2011 recipient
Pennsylvania
of the national ASLA student honor award and the 2010 VA ASLA Certificate of Honor.
Bachelors of Landscape
Architecture• Virginia Tech
The East Side Coastal Resiliency Project(ESCRj Autumn served as the project leader,
REGISTRATIONS project manager,and urban and landscape design architect for 66-acres of the flood-
Registered Landscape resilient park and amenity space in Manhattan's Lower East Side.The ESCR project
Architect• New York:LIC#: originated from the Rebuild by Design competition,in which New York City was awarded
002639 $335 million in US Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)Community
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery(CDBG-DR)funding to implement the first
Local Office Landscape phase of the winning Big U concept.ESCR was conceived as an integrated coastal flood
Architecture • 1 protection system around lower Manhattan,which proposed shielding the city from
Prior• 11 storm surge and coastal flooding and providing social and environmental benefits to the
community.In addition,the project envisioned resiliency infrastructure(engineered flood
AFFILIATIONS protection)that would simultaneously act as"social infrastructure"by providing amenities
American Society of to waterfront communities.
Landscape Architects
Urban Design Forum The ESCR project spans 2.5 miles of Manhattan's east side.Current funding for the
project totals$1.45 billion,and includes$338 million in CDBG-DR funds,$942 million in
City Capital funds,and$170 million in City Capital water rate funds for interior drainage
management.An extensive community engagement program has been a hallmark
of this project,including dozens of stakeholder meetings,quarterly joint community
board Waterfront Task Force Meetings,Open Houses,and regular public engagement
workshops.The team has held more than 500+public workshops with over 20 City
agencies,totaling more than 1,000 participants from the community and surrounding
neighborhoods who provided input.Taken together,the ESCR Project builds physical,
social,and economic resiliency-strengthening the City's coastline while re-establishing
public space,enabling outdoor gathering opportunities,and improving waterfront
accessibility to the waterfront,increasing environmental health,and enhancing pedestrian
safety for residents.
Domino Sugar Waterfront(DSW)Autumn served as the project designer for over 4.5
acres of privately owned public space along Williamburg's East River waterfront.The
pier-front park utilizes salvaged warehouses and industrial materials,paying tribute to the
waterfront's dynamic past.The park also features various open-space activities,including
bocce,dog runs,volleyball courts,water play,and children's playgrounds.A prominent
feature of the park includes an elevated walkway that traverses the existing historic
warehouse columns bringing users through canopied trees to two refurbished overhead
cranes.To safeguard against future storms and sea-level rise,the park is also located
on an elevation above the Federal Emergency Management Agency's flood elevation
guidelines.The park opened to the public in 2018 and is owned and operated by Two
Trees Management.The overall project budget was$50 million.
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Ana Piacentini
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LANDSCAPE DESIGNER, LOCAL OFFICE LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN
• Ana is a landscape design who has worked on a wide range of projects during her three
years at LOLA.Her work includes producing presentation and construction documents for
•
residential,public and housing projects in New York City,Miami and the Bahamas. She
•
is currently serving as Deputy Project Manager for the ambitious and innovative Arverne
+ East Redevelopment project. She is responsible for overseeing the planning and design
+j drawings,coordinating with other consultants,presenting to city agencies and to the
Client. She also is the Lead Designer and Deputy Project Manager for the redevelopment
of Culmer Houses,an affordable housing project in Miami,Florida.Ana's interests extend
into research and is working with LOLA and the Regional Plan Association on a vision for
EDUCATION future streets for New York City. Ana is part of the design team for the Brownsville Public
Bachelors Landscape Library that just won a Design Excellence award with the New York City Public Design
Architecture • Northeastern Commission of New York.
University,2019
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Local Office Landscape
Architecture • 3 Arverne East Urban Design and Infrastructure Plan(Arverne.NY),Deputy Project Manager
to develop a master plan for a 45-acre coastal development in post-Sandy New York City.
Prior• 1 The planned infrastructure anticipates sea level change,climate volatility and economic
AFFILIATIONS challenges.Twelve hundred units of housing and 160,000 square feet of retail are
American Society of proposed for a transit-oriented neighborhood situated above the 100-year flood plain.
Landscape Architects A connected network of bioswales captures storm water,creates flood storage capacity
in times of extreme weather events,and incorporated recreation paths to promote an
active lifestyle.Solid waste,waste water and compost feed an anaerobic digester that
produce irrigation water,electricity and green jobs.The development produces all its own
energy and is designed as a resilient hub for the neighboring communities in times of
disturbance.
Long Beach Comprehensive Plan Update and Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan(Long
Beach,NY).Principal-In-Charge for the Comprehensive Plan to address ecological,
economic and infrastructural resilience.The plan sites 3,000,000 square feet of real
estate development,strategically positioned to provide surge protection,evacuation
centers and flood storage while servicing the community's growing need for housing,
commercial space,cultural institutions,and parking.An integrated Bayside Mile Resiliency
Park activates and protects this underutilized waterfront,converting a vulnerability into an
asset.City-wide bluestreets and pervious pocket parks replace failing underground storm
sewers,lifting this infrastructure out of the rising freshwater lens and providing much
needed recreational amenities in the city center.
Beach Green North(Arverne,NY).Principal-In-Charge for the first multi-family affordable
housing complex in the country to achieve Passive House standards.Walter served
as the Resilient Systems Designer for both phases of this 200-unit,two-building
complex.As such,LOLA provided a coordinated strategy for reducing energy demand,
providing uninterruptable power for life-critical systems,and managing hydrological
vulnerabilities through alternative energy and landscape infrastructure.Beach Green
North demonstrates that the"invisible luxuries"of stable electricity and comfortable
temperatures during disturbances are accessible in affordable housing.Residents also
enjoy reduced or negative utility bills that further leverage the affordability of their units.
Miracle Mile Streetscape(Miami,FL),Principal-In-Charge for a new vision for the four-
block commercial and cultural heart of Coral Gables,Florida,known locally as"The
Miracle Mile."Upgrading the streetscape for both resiliency and an increased focus on
the pedestrian,while preserving the existing monuments and mature live oaks,required
creative solutions to the grading and drainage.The$20 million project was immediately
tested by Category 4 Hurricane Irma.Despite rain intensity reaching seven inches per
hour,the stormwater drainage performed as designed and businesses along The Mile
were able to re-open the day after the storm.
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COASTAL
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Coastal Systems International
Coastal Systems International,Inc.(Coastal Systems)has an established reputation for planning effective
strategies and delivering complex projects in coastal communities. For over 25 years,Coastal Systems has
helped clients realize their vision by engineering cost-effective solutions in the design of civil works,stormwater
management design,environmental and habitat enhancements, public space improvements, marine works
and other specialized projects.Our experience includes performing site investigations,applying coastal
engineering numerical models,conducting municipality vulnerability assessments,and leading in the planning,
environmental permitting,engineering design and construction management of civil and coastal projects.Our
team is also proficient in securing financing opportunities for public projects.
We have amassed significant experience in managing projects throughout Florida,the Caribbean and the
Americas.Coastal Systems began as a small coastal engineering and regulatory-permitting firm in South Florida
in the mid 1980's.Over the years,we have expanded our professional services to include:
• Coastal Engineering
• Site Investigations
• Marine Environmental
• Coastal Resilience
• Regulatory Permitting
• Construction Management
• Civil Engineering
• Waterfront&Marinas
• Destination Development
The company maintains a diversified staff of 20+ individuals, including specialized Project Managers, Engineers,
Marine Scientists,CAD Technicians and Surveyors.Our team is dedicated to serving clients with a multi-
disciplined approach,while ensuring diligent and personalized service.The firm is uniquely organized with field
investigation,engineering and environmental/permitting teams to provide all of the technical elements required
for project implementation.
Coastal Systems is incorporated in the state of Florida,and is located in Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County.The
firm is solely owned by its President, R. Harvey Sasso, P.E.
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Historic District Resiliency and Adaptation Guidelines,
Miami Beach
Coastal Systems,along with a multi-disciplinary team led
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.40V- t'I ',9i" ' �`'n I W'?c-`I the long-term impacts of sea level rise.The guidelines
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Inundation and Economic Vulnerability Study, Bal Harbour
Coastal Systems performed a grant-funded Inundation
and Economic Vulnerability study,which assessed the
Village of Bal Harbour's vulnerability to sea level rise and
�- •. storm surge under various future scenarios.Coastal
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection's
�i ./ � + -• (FDEP)Florida Resilient Coastlines Program,on behalf of
the Village.
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to introduce Village residents,officials and stakeholders
to the scope of the study.Coastal Systems compiled a
= Resilience GIS Database,which includes property values,
��. 3nd use,ground elevations,finished floor elevations,
SOCi �4' nd drainage and roadway infrastructure.Coastal
<<c ystems conducted Inundation Modeling to determine
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Fm ., abO` ring Tides,and various interval storms(25-,50-,and
iater,ror•t Parts Q Z -;rr eabor
00-year storms)through 2080,with sea level rise.
:oastal Systems analyzed the potential economic impact
ssociated with the inundation scenarios.Coastal
Real Estate Value ystems annualized the probable damage cost to
(Drivers)
ifrastructure to understand the potential damages to a
PAS. 2'` Q ,uilding in any given year,with sea level rise.The annual
o,z " ' c �' C `r Maintenance costs of public infrastructure,including
�p�`"` s'� pr.
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s� oads,utilities,beach/dune system,and parks were
t�� sc" " S"4 + ry �' irojected to understand the future increases in costs
lue to increasing sea level elevations.Coastal Systems
produced a Vulnerability Ratio to project future potential
reductions in property value and compared the future
potential reductions in property value to the annual
operating budget of the Village to project future impacts
to the Village revenues.The future maintenance costs of
public infrastructure were compared to the annual
CLIENT: Bal Harbour Village
Mr.John Oldenburg operating budget of the Village to project future
655 96th Street increases in Village expenditures.
Bal Harbour,Florida 33154
Tel:(305)993-7436 Coastal Systems concluded the Study with a final Public
Email:joldenburg@balharbourfl.gov Workshop to present results and conclusions.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:2019-2020
Team Members that played a role on this project were:
CONSTRUCTION COST:N/A Ms Taylor Scheuermann,Mr. R.Harvey Sasso,and Mrs.
RELEVANT SERVICES: Sandra Rahman.
✓ Coastal Modeling ✓ Resiliency Economics
✓ Stormwater Modeling ✓ Grant Funding
✓ Data Management(GI5) ✓ Public Meetings
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Taylor Scheuermann
Manager - Environmental / Permitting & Resiliency
Education Taylor Scheuermann,with over 5 years of experience,provides various environmental services to public and
private clients in her role as Manager for the Environmental/Permitting and Resiliency departments. Her
Master of Professional Science, responsibilities include project strategy coordination among project teams, stakeholders, and regulatory
Marine Affairs and Policy,University agencies for securing environmental permits. She specifically manages projects involving coastal and
of Miami—Rosenstiel School of environmental permit applications,among other specialized regulatory requirements at the local,county,
Marine and Atmospheric Science, state,and federal levels.Taylor has an in-depth understanding of the regulations and procedures governing
Miami,Florida,2016 coastal/waterfront construction and has established relationships with key regulatory agency personnel.She
has an extensive knowledge of coastal zone management in the U.S.Her areas of focus include coastal and
Bachelor of Arts,Marine Affairs and waterfront site development,specifically project feasibility,conceptual design,and permitting strategy.
Policy,University of Miami,Coral
Gables,Florida,2015 Taylor has studied the physical and economic impacts of sea level rise and tropical storms of increasing
intensity in Florida communities. Through an understanding of the budgetary restrictions of local
Bachelor of Arts,Ecosystem Science municipalities, Taylor is instrumental in setting strategic thinking with an economic basis to assist
and Policy,University of Miami,Coral municipalities in the prioritization of funding resources.She has proven experience in successfully applying
Gables,Florida,2015 and obtaining grant funding for resilient design projects in South Florida.
Professional Affiliations
Bal Harbour Coastal Management,Bal Harbour Haulover Beach Park Sea Level Rise Study,
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Provided ongoing coastal management support. North Miami Beach
Certifications Advised Village on resilience measures relative to Conducted vulnerability assessment of upland
climate change and sea level rise.Evaluated Village's infrastructure,protective shoreline features and
PADI Open Water Diving Certified, current policies and projects.Recommended revisions docking facility.Storm surge and wave propagation
2017 to the Coastal Element of Village's Comprehensive modeling conducted to predict flooding impacts for
Plan to incorporate resilience approaches.Researched 25-,50-and 100-year storm events,both today,with
First Aid and CPR grant funding applicable to the various activities future sea level rise levels and King Tide event
associated with the Village's Coastal Management impacts.Provided recommendations for reducing
Recent Publications/ Program. flood impacts and refining design to achieve
Presentations improved resiliency.
Bayshore Park,Miami Beach
"Living Shorelines Within Varying Performed site civil engineering and environmental Historic District Resiliency&Adaptation
Energy Environments,"T. permitting services for proposed 20-acre park Guidelines,Miami Beach
Scheuermann.Presented at 2019 comprised of lake,walking trails,boardwalks,and Developed guidelines and regulations for the
FAEP Conference promenade.Environmental permits to be processed renovation,raising,and/or re-purposing of historic
through Miami-Dade County(DERM),FDEP,NPDES, structures in low-lying areas of Miami Beach that are
Miami-Dade County Health Department,and City of vulnerable to ongoing/increasing tidal flooding and
Miami Beach Public Works. long-term impacts of sea level rise.Assessed the
various alternatives through an economic analysis of
Coastal Inundation&Economic Vulnerability the construction costs associated with each scenario
Study,Bal Harbour and the level of inundation experienced by each
Assessed Village's vulnerability to sea level rise and building.
storm surge.Performing economic impact assessment
of the cost of"doing nothing."Obtained Resiliency Rickenbacker Causeway North Hobie Beach,
Planning Grant from FDEP Resilient Coastlines Miami-Dade County
Program.Held public workshops for Village and Designed and permitted 9.4-acre waterfront
residents to obtain feedback regarding stakeholder corridor,including shoreline stabilization,
goals related to coastal resilience in the future. landscaping,invasive species removal with native
species restoration,parking improvements,and
Fisher Island Visitor's Marina,Miami stormwater management.Secured permits through
Prepared Resiliency Report used to choose the DERM,FDEP,and USACE.
appropriate replacement dock specifications for
marina.Coordinated with FDEP and DERM to obtain Seapointe Condominiums,Key Colony
a Permit Modification and a Class I Construction Beach
permit.Coordinated with FDEP to perform a SSL Provided regional coastal planning,marine
determination and reapply for an expiring lease. structure engineering,surveying,and permitting
feasibility services along existing 250-foot beach
for the beach and rock jetty shoreline
stabilization design.
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R. Harvey Sasso, PE
President
Education Founding Partner Harvey Sasso brings over 35 years of demonstrated commitment to the engineering of
beachfront projects throughout Florida and the Caribbean.Harvey has led design teams for a number of
Master of Science,Civil Engineering, complex projects, including Miami Beach's first Beachwalk extending from Lummus Park to 21st St.,as
Queen's University,Kingston,Ontario, well as the Bal Harbour Jogging Path. His background in coastal engineering and experience with the
Canada,1981 permitting of over 50 projects seaward of the coastal construction control line enables him to effectively
manage the implementation of major horizontal and vertical development projects along Florida's
Bachelor of Science,Civil beaches.Harvey's experience in coastal processes was demonstrated with his bold design and permitting
Engineering,Queen's University, of the three shore-parallel rock breakwater structures at 32nd St.on Miami Beach,which resulted in the
Kingston,Ontario,Canada,1979 widening and extending of the beach up to 300 feet, and 1.5 miles to the north, respectively—thus
eliminating the need for repetitive beach re-nourishment projects in this region.
Licensure
His years of experience within the coastal environment has allowed him to serve as a speaker at the 2019
Professional Engineer,FL Florida Climate Change Compact,addressing Resiliency and Economic Impacts of Climate Change.Harvey
is routinely incorporating resiliency and sustainability elements into his projects.Harvey was part of the
Professional Affiliations team collaborating with the City of Miami Beach on their Historic District Resiliency & Adaptation
Guidelines, providing his coastal engineering expertise, predicting flood impacts from hurricane storm
Florida Shore and Beach Preservation surge,sea level rise and rainfall flooding under present and future conditions. His interest in economics
Association and financing complements his coastal engineering design capabilities when making critical development
decisions during a project's early stages. Specifically, he believes each coastal project must consider
Speaking Engagements resiliency as applied not just to the project's own longevity,but also to assess flood protection benefits to
surrounding developments.
Artificial Reef Construction:An
Engineered Approach",R.H.Sasso,
T.K.Blankenship,S.Higgins,and K. Historic District Resiliency&Adaptation
Banks,Feb.2004 National Conference p Coastal Inundation&Economic
Guidelines,Miami Beach Vulnerability Study,Bal Harbour
on Beach Preservation Technology Developed guidelines and regulations for the Assessed Village's vulnerability to sea level rise
renovation,raising,and/or re-purposing of historic and storm surge.Performing economic impact
"Mooring Buoys for the Largest Cruise structures in low-lying areas of Miami Beach that assessment of the cost of"doing nothing."
Ship in the World,"J.Juhl,T.K. are vulnerable to ongoing/increasing tidal flooding Obtained grant from FDEP Resilient Coastlines
Blankenship,and R.H.Sasso, and long-term impacts of sea level rise. Program.
Proceedings,Ports 2001 Conference
Baker's Haulover Inlet,Bal Harbour CocoCay Site Infrastructure Improvements,
"Village of Key Biscayne Beach Analyzed over 20 years of data relating to the Inlet Bahamas
Renourishment and the Management and adjacent beaches to evaluate the performance Prepared Design/build of site infrastructure and
of Offshore Seagrasses,"Cameron of the Inlet,its impact on adjacent beaches and guest facilities for Royal Caribbean's private
Perry and Harvey Sasso,P.E., performance of the historical inlet management island.Heavy earthworks included underground
Proceedings of the 2001 National strategy. utilities,filling and site grading.Utilities installed
Conference on Beach Preservation included fueling systems,R/O water treatment,
Technology Bal Harbour Jogging Path,Bal Harbour diesel electrical generation,reclaimed water,
Provided design,permitting,bidding and construction solid waste incineration and sewage treatment.
"Miami Beach 32nd Street Hot Spot: management of jogging path relocation and dune
Numerical Modeling and Design restoration.Managed demolition of existing eroded Dinner Key Marina,Miami
Optimization,"Adam Shah and Harvey jogging path,and removal of non-native invasive Coordinated design and environmental permitting
Sasso,P.E.,Proceedings of the 2001 vegetation from beach dune system. for 110-slip marina and 600-foot bulkhead
National Conference on Beach replacement.Mitigation design provided and
Preservation Technology Beachwalk I,Miami Beach maintenance dredging designed.
Organized design,permitting,public engagement and
"Regional Beach for Three construction administration services of on-grade Frederiksted Urban Waterfront
Consecutive Barrier Islands in South paver block walkway,connecting Lummus Park to 21" Revitalization:Phase I,St.Croix,USVI
Florida,"Paul C.-P.Lin,Ph.D.,P.E.,R. St. Processed design-build of park and cruise ship pier
Harvey Sasso,P.E.and C.Anthony improvements.Directed team during design
Spell,Proceedings of the 1997 Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park,Key charrette involving local community and government
National Conference on Beach
Biscayne representatives seeking to create a vision for their
Preservation Technology
Oversaw Design and permitting of 4000 ft of seawall waterfront.Provided engineering design for
revetment with fishing piers for public access. waterfront park,cruise-ship pier improvements,
clock tower and underground utilities along the main
street.
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R. Harvey Sasso, PE
President
Hillsboro Inlet Channel Improvements, Peanut Island Environmental Restoration,
Broward County Palm Beach County
Organized coastal engineering and environmental Conducted coastal/civil and marine structures
permitting for 300,000-cubic-yard inlet-dredging design for 1.5-acre artificial reef habitat and 1.3
project to improve coastal sediment sand acre shallow seagrass lagoon.Design of tidal
bypassing and navigation.Hydrographic and pond and flushing channel,shallow draft marina
marine resource surveys conducted. with floating docks,pedestrian boardwalks,and
site utility upgrades.
Hillsboro Inlet District Artificial Reef,Broward
County Pinewood Gardens Drainage Design,
Designed,permitted,and provided construction Bahamas
administration for 1.6-acre artificial reef mitigation Evaluated flooding in the Pinewood Gardens
project in association with Hillsboro Inlet neighborhood on New Providence Island.
modifications. Developed recommendations for a prioritized
improvement plan to alleviate the ongoing
Hillsboro Inlet District South Jetty Restoration, drainage issues.Evaluated rainfall and stormwater
Broward County runoff historical data,conducted a GIS spatial
Provided marine engineering design for breakwater analysis,assessed stormwater management
structure replacement consisting of 400 feet of through numerical modeling,and provided
sheet pile and 1,020 tons of riprap.Field conceptual civil design of the drainage
investigations conducted,environmental permits improvements.
obtained,bidding,and construction administration
services provided. Rickenbacker Causeway Recreational
Corridor,Miami-Dade County
Maurice Gibb Memorial Park,Miami Beach Designed shoreline stabilization and associated
Designed,planned,and permitted 2-acre waterfront public recreation area improvements along 2.5
park.Design elements include living shoreline, miles of shoreline.Surveying and coastal
seawall,overwater viewing platform and Monstrum engineering analysis conducted to assess design
playground.Led public workshops in coordination wave conditions,sediment transport and
with City. optimum shoreline stabilization methods.Design
elements included landscaping,invasive species
Miamarina,Miami removal with native species restoration,parking
Designed and provided environmental permitting improvements,stormwater management and
for 130-slip marina.Coastal engineering design vendor kiosks for waterfront activities.
including numerical modeling and physical model
tests were conducted for the wave baffle design. Village of Key Biscayne Beach
Nourishment
North Beach Recreational Corridor(NBRC), Organized coastal engineering and
Miami Beach environmental permitting for 120,000 cy beach
Assisted in the design and environmental permitting fill project.Marine resource and hydrographic
of multi-purpose public access corridor to traverse surveys conducted,along with sand source
along the western edge of the beach dunes search,jet probes,vibracores,and marine
between 64th Street and 79th Street.Design archeological surveys.
encompasses 15 blocks and three city parks.
Broward County Artificial Reef
Palm Beach County Regional Sediment Produced design/build of 10 acres of artificial
Budget reef offshore of Dania/Hollywood beaches-
Provided coastal engineering services to develop a utilizing 66,000 tons of limerock boulders
regional sediment budget for the County's imported from Bahamas.Utilized 3 rock barges,
shoreline.Cost of historical beach nourishment 1 crane barge,165-ton crane,front end loaders
documented.Conducted assessment of cost-sharing and 2 tugboats operating 24-hours/day,7-
associated with county-wide beach management
days/week over 4 months.
against benefits to individual stakeholders.
32'Street Hotspots,Miami Beach Ft.Zachary Taylor State Park Breakwaters,
Conducted coastal engineering and numerical Key West
modeling for coastal breakwaters and sand recycling Prepared Coastal engineering design and
project to stabilize shoreline at hot spot erosional environmental permitting for breakwaters,jetties,
area. L and beach fill project for shoreline protection at
park.
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Sean Ryan
Coastal Engineer
Education Sean Ryan, with over 4 years of experience, provides various coastal and oceanographic
engineering services to public and private clients in his role as a Coastal Engineer. Sean is
Master of Science in responsible for preparing technical reports, performing coastal engineering calculations and
Coastal/Oceanographic Engineering, design,coordinating with project teams,and assisting in driving coastal and marine projects
University of Florida,Gainesville, through implementation. Sean specializes in utilizing wave modeling software towards
Florida,2021 analyzing the effects of sea level rise and storm surge on coastal/marine structures and the
built environment. In addition,Sean develops reports and prepares and coordinates cut and
Bachelor of Science Mathematics, fill calculations for local sites.
Belmont Abbey College,Belmont,
North Carolina,2019 Resorts World Bimini Cruise Destination Bentley Tower,Sunny Isles Beach
Pier Extension,Bimini,Bahamas Provided ongoing assistance in CLOMR and
Certifications Assisted in design of pier extension to allow LOMR approval process for proposed Bentley
for more slips.New designs allow for cruise Tower.Ran CHAMP WHAFIS model to help
Procore:Engineer ships and additional mega-yachts near-shore. team determine requirements for rezoning of
flood zones on site.
MITx(Structural Materials Selection Bimini Bay HOA Seawall Investigation,
and Economics) Bimini,Bahamas Gudoian Islamorada Dredging
Oversaw on-site inspection of seawall along Islamorada
4,000 feet of shoreline on the west coast of Performed site inspection and survey of
Bimini with coinciding report to illustrate seagrass mitigation possibility and viability of
damage and recommendations. past dredging within site.
Recommended repairs included new
structures and repair of deteriorated areas. North Cat Cay Western Shoreline
North Cat Cay,Bahamas
Biscayne Bay Wave Modeling for Storm Worked with the west coast of the island
Surge Resiliency,Miami (Reach 1 and Reach 2)to improve beaches and
Used Mike wave modeling software to model place groins along shore.Report and wave
25-,S0-,and 100-year storms pertaining to modeling to propose designs.
Biscayne Bay.Project was part of an effort to
create alternative solutions to combat sea Indian Creek Seawall Inspections,Miami
level rise. Beach
Performed site visit to Indian Creek to check
Charlotte Douglass Airport Expansion, current condition of seawall around private
North Carolina island.Assisted in the development of report
Assisted in CAD drawings on new terminal post-inspection.
expansion on'Terminal A'at airport.
Miami Beach Canal Study
City of Knoxville Storm Structure Conducted field inspections of Miami Beach
Improvements,Tennessee canals.Reports on current conditions both
Conducted studies around the City of structurally and with water quality.
Knoxville on the condition of stormwater
structures.Assisted in developing structural Miami Beach Waterway Flow Study
improvement reports. Prepared construction drawings for upcoming
projects utilizing CAD for engineers to design
Glass Window Bridge Wave Impact the overall scope of work on commercial
Study,Bahamas properties.
Studied breaking waves effect on road
conditions at the Glass Window Bridge in
Eleuthera,Bahamas.Helped in developing
alternative bridge designs to mitigate storm
surge impacts on bridge.
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Shulman +
Associates
The architecture and design firm Shulman+Associates(S+A)was founded in Miami in 1996 by Allan Shulman.
An author,editor and curator,Shulman also serves as Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in
Architecture at the University of Miami. Principal Rebecca Stanier-Shulman joined the firm in 2005.
S+A is committed to the creation of site-specific designs based on multidisciplinary research,the exploration of
ideas,and the fostering of strong relationships.The firm sees the city, landscape,culture,and building program
as laboratories for its contemporary design practice and synthesizes the distinct circumstances of each project
into buildings that are relevant and transformative.
S+A has a strong portfolio of work on Miami Beach,spanning architecture, urban design, preservation and
sustainable design. Most recently,the firm led a national team as Prime consultant for the development of
Buoyant City, Resiliency and Adaptation Guidelines for Historic Districts of Miami Beach.Since the firm's
founding 25 years ago, it has built a portfolio of projects that merge new construction with preservation and
resiliency planning,such as the Collins Park Artist Workforce Housing(est.2023); Basecamp305 School
Campus(est.2022);Collins Park Garage(2021);Greystone and Santa Barbara Hotels(2020); Betsy-Carlton
Hotel(2018); Fairwind Hotel(2019);Anthropologie Lincoln Road (2017); Marshalls/Lincoln Eatery(2017);
Ocean Drive Conceptual Master Plan(2016);the adaptive use of Lincoln Theatre into H&M(2014);Soho Beach
House(2010);and multiple projects for ArtCenter South Florida(now Oolite,2000-present).The firm also
provides historic preservation consulting services,assisting the City of Miami Beach in the National Register
Designations of Normandy Isles and North Shore Historic Districts and the Collins Waterfront Architectural
District,as well as the Multiple Property Documentation of North Beach.
S+A's architectural approach is nourished by a strong interchange with academic activities, including the
conceptualization and development of numerous publications,exhibitions, lectures,charettes,and panel
discussions targeted to expanding understanding of South Florida's distinctive built environment. Books
include The Discipline of Nature:Architect Alfred Browning Parker in Florida(HistoryMiami, 2017), Building
Bacardi:Architecture,Art&Identity(Rizzoli, 2016); Miami Architecture:An AIA Guide,with Randall Robinson
&Jeff Donnelly(University Press of Florida,2010)Miami Modern Metropolis(Balcony, 2009);The Making of
Miami Beach 1933-1942:the Architecture of L.Murray Dixon with J.F.Lejeune(Rizzoli,2001).Shulman has
guest-curated or co-curated many exhibits including The Florida Home: Modern Living 1945-65 at HistoryMiami
and the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee; Lawrence Murray Dixon:The Making of Miami Beach
1933-1942 at the Bass Museum; Bauhaus-Miami at ArtCenter South Florida; "Beyond The Box": Mid-Century
Modern Architecture in Miami and New York;and Building Bacardi:Architecture,Art and Identity at Coral
Gables Museum.
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Resilient S+A worked closely with the Miami-Dade County Office of Historic Preservation in the
Rehab development of these guidelines for historic buildings and sites under the County
jurisdiction,through the lens of resilience.The project was sponsored in part by the
Department of State,Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida.The
guidelines enhance and support the County's preservation efforts and serve as a resource
to the owners and stewards of historic properties,supporting them in the care of built
and cultural heritage.While originally intended to be an update to the 1987 guidelines
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Allan Shulman,FAIA,LEED AP
Founding Principal,Shulman+Associates
Project Role:Architecture,Urban Design,Historic Preservation
Allan Shulman has 25 years of experience in architecture,interior design,
urban design,and historic preservation.He founded Allan T.Shulman r.
Architect,P.A.(now Shulman+Associates)in 1996.As principal of the
firm,he has focused primarily upon design and strategy,including
complex renovation and expansion projects,hospitality planning and
design,residential works,historic preservation and research consulting
and urban design.Rooted in Miami,Shulman has been at the forefront of
redevelopment in the city.
Shulman creates site-specific designs based on multidisciplinary research .
and the exploration of ideas,synthesizing the distinct circumstances of each
project into designs that are relevant and transformative.His work is widely
published,and has been honored with 98 design and preservation awards.
Shulman is Director of Graduate Programs in Architecture and Professor at
the University of Miami School of Architecture,and author of many books
about the history and evolution of Miami.He lectures internationally and has Education
organized numerous conferences and exhibitions on regional design themes.
He has organized several charettes and conferences that tackled issues of Master of Architecture
sea level rise and resiliency planning.Allan was a panelist on NPR's On Point University of Miami
with Tom Ashbrook for"Miami Boom(and Climate Doom?)"and was quoted Bachelor of Architecture
extensively in MattTyrnauer,"Can Miami Beach Survive Global Warming?"in Cornell University
Vanity Fair.
Professional Qualifications
Selected Relevant Experience Registered Architect,NCARB,Florida
LEED-Accredited Professional
Buoyant City:Historic District Resiliency&Adaptation Guidelines,City of
Miami Beach
Resilient Rehab:A Guide to Historic Buildings in Miami-Dade County Books
Downtown Little Haiti Opportunity Zone Master Plan,Miami Building Bacardi:Architecture,Art&
Identity(Rizzoli)
Buena Vista West Master Plan,Miami Miami Modern Metropolis:Paradise and
North Beach Village(Fort Lauderdale)Tactical Revitalization Plan Paradox in Midcentury Architecture and
Planning(Bass Museum/Balcony Press)
Confidential mixed-use projects in Wynwood,Miami
The Discipline of Nature:Architect Alfred
Bochum/Ruhr Valley,Bochum,Germany,Green Corridor Charrette Browning Parker in Florida
A Vision for Lincoln Lane,Miami Beach,FL The Making of Miami Beach:1933-1942:
The Architecture of Lawrence Murray
Colee Hammock Master Plan&Neighborhood Improvements,Ft. Dixon-with J.F.Lejeune
Lauderdale,FL
Miami Architecture:An AIA Guide with J.
50+built projects on Miami Beach,including most recently: Donnelly&R.Robinson
Collins Park Garage
Collins Park Artist-Workforce Housing Individual Awards
Tides Village 2019 Provost's Award
Basecamp 305 School
University of Miami
Greystone Hotel/Santa Barbara Hotel
Fairwind Hotel 2017 AIA Florida Gold Medal
801 Lincoln Road(Anthropologie) 2010 H.Samuel Kruse
723 Lincoln Lane North(Marshalls/Lincoln Eatery) AIA Silver Medal for Design
Lincoln Theater Redevelopment(H&M) 2008 Fellow
Betsy Hotel South Beach
Soho Beach House American Institute of Architects
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eDesign Dynamics (EDD) is an environmental engineering firm specializing in
hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling; low impact development; water
resources design in urban, rural, and agricultural settings; natural disaster risk
assessment; and ecosystem restoration. We distinguish ourselves by emphasizing
environmentally and economically sustainable solutions in solving conventional
engineering problems. At the larger scale, we work with governments, NGOs, and
not-for-profits to plan, design, and implement green infrastructure solutions and
ecosystems services enhancements in a myriad of settings, from regional
watershed planning to community focused problem solving. On the international
level, we have a diverse portfolio of experience in a wide variety of contexts and
objectives, offering readily implemented solutions using locally viable
technologies and materials.
Our specialized modeling of hydrologic systems spans from high-resolution, short
time-step spatial/temporal models calibrated with state-of-the-art field
instrumentation to regional, planning-scale models based on remote sensing data
and historical documentation. We also have extensive experience in design of
urban and rural ecological restoration projects, frequently integrating habitat
restoration within the context of stormwater and CSO management. Our
expertise lies in wetland and transitional ecosystems in both freshwater and
marine environments, with special focus on creation and restoration of shoreline
habitat enhancements that address sea level rise and climate resilience. EDD's
services include, but are not limited to the following:
• Ecological restoration planning and design;
• Habitat assessments and delineations;
• Green infrastructure master planning and design;
• Living shorelines and climate adaptation design;
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling;
• Master planning and cost/benefit analysis;
• Regulatory compliance/permitting;
• Invasive species management;
• Remediation strategy; and
• Agricultural Best Management Practices.
Since our founding in 2003, we have built a diverse set of clients which includes
public agencies, national and international NGOs, private land and home owners,
consulting firms, architects, and community groups in developed and developing
countries. EDD's team of engineers and hydrologists offers formidable
experience with the gamut of computer design, mapping and modeling
applications and diverse technical interests beyond our usual scope of
engineering work.
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TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
DESIGNS IN NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
New York, New York
PROJECT SUMMARY
•
eDesign Dynamics(EDD)serves as the lead consultant
on a New York City Department of Environmental
•
Protection(DEP)task order contract for providing Green
Infrastructure(GI)design services at sites owned by the •'*z•. = Y -; 1
New York City Department of Education. .�,c
The goal of the project is to design an extensive system
Rendering of proposed rain garden and permeable pavers at JHS 123X
of GI practices to capture and manage stormwater
runoff from impervious surfaces throughout New York CONTRACT VALUE: $3,850,000
City public schools. Under the contract's first task order,
DEP assigned EDD to perform project planning and
site analysis services at 34 schools.Leading a team of
STATUS: Ongoing
engineers,landscape architects,environmental scientists,
drillers,and boring inspectors, EDD completed existing SERVICES
conditions assessments, Phase 1 Environmental Site Green Infrastructure Planning & Design
Assessments,geotechnical investigations,and conceptual Geotechnical Investigations
designs for the first task order sites on time and under Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
budget.A second task order was issued for providing
design drawings and construction documents for 11 CLIENT
of the original 34 schools.Designs included retention New York City Department of Environmental Protection
(infiltration)and detention(slow-release)practices,the
latter for sites with inadequate infiltration as determined
during the geotechnical investigations. SUB-CONTRACTORS AND PARTNERS
Arcades
Working with DEP and project partner Trust for Public Studio HIP Landscape Architecture
Trust for Public Land
Land, EDD prioritized GI designs that provided an added
Matrix New World Engineering
benefit to students and the communities that utilized
Land Air Water Environmental Services
the schoolyards during non-school hours.This resulted Skylands Testing
in the design of ten artificial turf fields,two sub-surface
practices,and one combined rain garden/permeable
pavers practice with tree plantings that will provide a CLIENT REFERENCE
Paul Faublas, P.E.
small oasis to a schoolyard with no current trees.Once Director,On-site Green Infrastructure Design&Construction
constructed,the sites will manage over 475,000 gallons NYC Department of Environmental Protection
of stormwater runoff from 6.8 acres of impervious area Tel:1.718.595.5244
across ten schoolyards. faublasp@dep.nyc.gov
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CAPTIVA ISLAND CLIMATE RESILIENCY
Captiva Island, FL
PROJECT SUMMARY
EDD is developing a coastal meadow restoration and
an integrated water and wastewater management
plan for the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
campus on Captiva Island, Florida. The property is
at a low elevation relative to sea level and therefore
vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including
regular flooding due to sea level rise, storm surge and
heavy rainfall. The project combines multiple water
management strategies to promote climate resiliency, � `y `
water reuse, and ecological restoration. In the first � _
phase of the project, EDD conducted groundwater
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monitoring to determine the effect of precipitation 3D rendering of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Residency
and tidal elevations ongroundwater and the abilityof campus integrated path network and landscape adaptations.
(Image courtesy of WXY).
the property to drain. With that data, EDD is working
to develop a drainage plan within a coastal meadow
restoration. The plan includes development of native
meadow and shoreline habit, including mangroves,
to promote ecological restoration and resiliency
to coastal flooding. EDD is working in parallel with
architecture firm WXY to develop on-site wastewater
treatment and rainwater reuse systems for the
BEACH HOUSE
residences and artist studios on the campus. These
measures will promote the long-term resiliency of
the property and its continued use as an artist's 888-w,
residency. §I
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SERVICES Schematic design of above ground rainwater reuse storage tank for a
Ecological Restoration residence on RRF Residency campus.
Climate Adaptation Planning
Green Infrastructure
Water Reuse STATUS
Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Ongoing
REFERENCE CLIENTS & PARTNERS
Claire Weisz, Principal, WXY Studio Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
Phone: 1.212.219.1953 WXY Studio
Claire@WXYstudio.com CONTRACT VALUE: $635,000 1/2021
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CLIMATE SMART CITIES: GRENADA
Grenada
PROJECT SUMMARY
Through the Green Climate Fund's(GCF)grant to the
government of Grenada,eDesign Dynamics partnered
with the NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management to .
complete a pre-feasibility study of various climate change
preparation projects for the island including:
3D model of the Carenage with 2080 MHW tidal projection scenario
-Adaptation of the Carenage,the historic center of the island.
-Planning for sea level rise in the Grand Anse Beach area,the
focal point of tourism on the island.
-Developing adaptation strategies for Grenville,a critical
center on the eastern side of the island.
-Erosion control planning at the international airport
-Working with municipal engineers to identify gaps in waste
and stormwater infrastructure.
During technical workshops and stakeholder outreach r•
'-
sessions,the EDD team led group discussions and design •. ' .� ': !�
charrettes to examine possibilities for each project site, • .. • •
while ensuring the discussion of economic,ecological and Assessing Sea Level Rise riskfor the Grand Anse Beach region
cultural components of each project. SUBCONTRACT VALUE: $130,000
From each charrette, EDD produced concept designs for STATUS: Ongoing
each project opportunity area to aid in the dissemination SERVICES
of project goals and to iterate based on the key element
Coastal Resiliency Planning
of public feedback on proposed designs.
Community Outreach
International Development
m •
CLIENTS AND PARTNERS
The Green Climate Fund
P.' 6t L • NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management
Hunter College-City University of New York
_ - Government of Grenada
} '" ` CLIENT REFERENCE
Patrick Lamson-Hall
Project Manager, NYU Marron Institute of Urban
- ' ' Management
Existing conditions and future tidal projections at the Carenage Phone 347.803.8731
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Franco Montalto P.E. Ph.D.
President
Dr. Montalto is a civil engineer interested in the development of ecologically,
economically,and nodally sensible solutions to urban environmental problems,
with a focus on sustainable water resources engineering and dimate change.
His 25 years of experience have included research and design of a variety of
nature-based solutions involving ecological restoration of degraded landscapes,
the use of constructed wetlands for wastewater and stormwater treatment, as
well as work with "green infrastructure" and "low impact development"
technologies as a means of managing urban runoff, while promoting urban
EDUCATION: sustainability and resilience. Most recently, Dr. Montalto has been
PhD,Environmental Engineering, collaborating and speaking internationally on climate and coastal resiliency,
Cornell University,Ithaca,NY,2003 modeling the future combined effects of sea level rise and storm surge, and
MS,Environmental Engineering and Soil developing nature-based solutions to mitigate risks to coastal assets. He is a
Physics,Cornell University,Ithaca,NY, dynamic public speaker and is committed to the practice of community and
2000 stakeholder engagement as a means to assemble experiential data and locally
BS,Civil Engineering,The Cooper Union influenced planning strategies.
for the Advancement of Science and
Art, New York, NY, 1995 Dr.Montalto is currently a Full Professor at Drexel University,where he directs
the Sustainable Water Resource Engineering Lab. He is also the Founder and
REGISTRATIONS AND President of eDesign Dynamics LLC, an environmental consulting firm based
CERTIFICATIONS: in New York City,with an international portfolio of projects. He serves as the
Professional Engineer:Florida,New York, Director of the North American Hub of the Urban Climate Change Research
New Jersey,Pennsylvania,Connecticut, Network (UCCRN) and in June of 2020 was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio
Puerto Rico to serve as a Member of the 401 New York My Panel on Climate Change.
Previously, he served as a Research Fellow at The Earth Institute at Columbia
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: University, and a Fulbright Scholar in Venice, Italy. His degrees are from the
English,Italian,French,Spanish Cooper Union for the Advancement of Silence and Art and Cornell University.
Dr. Montalto is a licensed engineer in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 25 Connecticut,Florida,and Puerto Rico.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Green Infrastructure Research and Development, New York City, NY. Technical Lead. As a Technical Lead for
NYCDEP's Green Infrastructure Research and Development project, Dr. Montalto leads the monitoring implementation
protocol effort,which will help inform the City's future design efforts for Green Infrastructure(GI). Prior to overseeing the
implementation of the monitoring protocol,Dr.Montalto is working with NYCDEP and the consultant team to review existing
monitoring activities,establish monitoring protocols,and devise a list of experiments that will inform the monitoring activities
procedures. Dr. Montalto has also led the microscale modeling effort for representing GI in a distributed and lumped
approach using EPA's SWMM and served as technical reviewer during the macroscale modelingeffort.
Central Park North End Recirculation System, New York City, NY. Engineer of Record and Technical Lead.
Franco Montalto directed the hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) and water quality modeling efforts for the development of a
redrculation system in Central Park.As the technical lead,Dr.Montalto oversaw modeling work performed by the EDD team
including delineating subcatchments, estimating runoff and water balances in three water bodies, and evaluating nutrient
loading in those water bodies under various filtration scenarios. He also oversaw the development of a monitoring plan to
measure flow rates at four locations over several months to improve model accuracy.
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_ • Eric Rothstein
Managing Partner
Eric Rothstein is a hydrologist with over twenty-five years of experience working on
a variety of sustainability projects. Mr.Rothstein's career has focused on ecosystem
restoration and water resources planning within urban centers. He previously
worked as a project manager for the New York City Department of Parks &
Recreation for over seven years, managing ecological restorations including salt
marshes,fresh water wetlands,grasslands,and forests and developing naturalized
EDUCATION:
stormwater management structures. Since joining eDesign Dynamics (EDD) in
MS,Soil and Water Engineering/ 2007 as its Managing Partner, Mr. Rothstein has managed and provided his
Hydrogeology,Minor in Soil Science,
Cornell University, Ithaca,NY,1995 expertise on numerous ecological and green infrastructure projects within the New
York Metropolitan area and internationally. Today he manages a team of 15
BS,Agricultural Engineering,
Emphasis in Soil and Water engineers and oversees 20-25 projects,expanding the firm's reputation for cutting-
Engineering/Hydrology,University of edge design of natural systems to mitigate the effects of changing rainfall patterns,
Wisconsin,Madison,WI,1993 sea level rise and increasingly frequent storm surge. Rothstein's designs can be seen
in all five boroughs of New York City and throughout the Hudson River Valleyand
REGISTRATIONS AND Estuary. He guest lectures at the Harvard School of Design,Pratt Institute and
CERTIFICATIONS: University of Pennsylvania,and is frequently invited to participate in expert panels
U.S.Army Corps of Engineers discussing the benefits and complex challenges of introducing and sustaining
Wetland Delineation Certification natural systems within the urban landscape.
Training Program,successful
completion,1995
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Land Use and Climate Change Response Plan, Captiva Island, FL. Project
25 Manager. Mr.Rothstein led the project to develop climate change and sea level rise
mitigation designs for the Robert Rauschenberg Artist Residency, a sixty-acre
property on the low-lying island of Captiva off Florida's gulf coast.The work focused
on water habitat restoration as the primary resilience measure, inclusive of
shoreline mangrove designs combined with raised,hardened path work. Rothstein
led feasibility evaluations including plant surveys, groundwater monitoring
planning and instrumentation, and groundwater level analysis. The feasibility
evaluations were used to inform hypotheses and designs related to land,plant,and
water systems, anticipating changes to the island's aquifer that may occur with
rising sea levels.
Climate Smart Cities: Grenada -Active Preparations for Sea Level Rise. Lead Hydrologist. Through the Green Climate
Fund's (GCF) grant to the government of Grenada,eDesign Dynamics partnered with the NYU Marron Institute of Urban
Management to complete a pre-feasibility study of various climate change preparation projects for the island.During travel
missions to Grenada,Rothstein met extensively with local and national stakeholders and participated in public design workshops
to discuss the significance of preserving natural shorelines and conducting mangrove and reef restorations for both their habitat
and resilience benefits. During technical workshops and stakeholder outreach sessions,Rothstein led group discussions and
design charrettes to examine possibilities naturalized shorelines,while considering economic,and cultural components of
shoreline use.From each charrette,Rothstein led the development of concept designs for each project opportunity area to aid in
the dissemination of project goals and to iterate based on the key element of public feedback.
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METHODOLOGY
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ASSESSMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT range of landscape concerns and complex jurisdic-
tions of City and State agencies,and specifies site
Team Experience: evaluation,testing,and reporting requirements.
Our team has experience working with city agencies Tricia also lead the assessment and feasibility anal-
and a range of stakeholders to develop and execute ysis for green infrastructure for the Lower East Side
various adaptation programs. Community Garden District in New York City. The
LOLA and eDesign Dynamic have worked directly with project included a hydrologic analysis of the neigh-
New York City's Department of Environmental Protec- borhood and a through analysis of the physical and
tion to develop and execute their green infrastructure organizational structure of each community garden.
program. Tricia worked with the DEP Private Property The results of this analysis was synthesized into a
program providing input and feedback during the performance spreadsheet that translated into criteria
early phases of the program. As prime consultant for for selecting sites for green infrastructure interven-
one of their first projects,Tricia was able to help DEP tions. While the community garden physical char-
assess the efficiency of the program and to provide acteristics and the vulnerability analysis for flooding
feedback on how to encourage more private owners were key drivers for site selection,other factors such
to participate in the program. as the community garden's capacity to maintain and
operate the new green infrastructure interventions
Working directly with the NYC DEP to develop and were also considered.
execute their Green Infrastructure Research and De-
velopment Program, EDD collaborated with academ- LOLA is currently working with the Economic Develop-
ics and national experts to prepare a set of exper- ment Corporation in New York City on three solar and
imental scenarios for evaluating the performance battery installation projects in low lying,vulnerable
of GI installations and their components,and to fill neighborhoods in Queens. The project began with an
knowledge gaps with respect to the role that environ- extensive assessment of the neighborhood and other
mental conditions,plant and soil selection,design, factors to select the three pilot projects.
and installation each influence the operation of the Our team will use the knowledge and experience ac-
practice. This involved a rigorous iterative process quired through these projects to inform the approach
of internal review between project partners and city and methodology for the Miami Beach Private Proper-
regulators to prioritize and streamline the experimen- ty Adaptation project.
tal processes,select sites,and establish protocols.
EDD developed a suite of metrics for evaluating Outline of Proposed Work Plan:
experimental results and oversaw the instrumenta- Neighborhood Analysis:
tion,data collection,and preparation of GI design
recommendations based on the costs and benefits of -Lidar analysis
implementation. -Cloudburst analysis
EDD also worked with NYC DEP to prepare their -Flood maps and analysis
Green Infrastructure On-site Design Manual,estab-
lishing design guidelines for a range of intervention -Zoning and land use
scenarios for stormwater management within City- -Site utility information
owned properties. The document addresses the
-Geotechnical data
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-Survey information on private properties in the city. The success of
Building Type Analysis: these projects hinges on engagement with property
owners,often co-op boards,to describe the spatial
-Single family houses requirements,costs and benefits associated with
Multi family housing responsible stormwater management,and the impor-
-
tance of on-going stewardship. NYC SWCD and EDD
-Private institutions often recruit building residents for to volunteer in the
Private commercial installations,assuring a degree of"ownership"and
understanding of the system's function.
Establish Goals for Private Property Adaptation Coastal Systems International, Inc.(Coastal Systems)
Establish Criteria for Site/Pilot Selection has provided environmental and engineering con-
Develop"tool kit"/framework for adaptation sulting services to the City of Miami Beach for over
strategies:green infrastructure and building flood 20 years.Most recently,Coastal Systems worked
mitigation with Shulman +Associates through the completion
of Buoyant City,the Historic District Resiliency and
Finalize Pilot site(s): Adaptation Guidelines report.The report offered
Preliminary Cost Estimates and Permitting for Site feasible adaptation alternatives for private property
(s): owners,in response to rising sea levels and storm
surge.
Maintenance and Monitoring Protocols Established Depending the site for consideration,green infra-
structure and/or building flood mitigation strategies
PRIVATE PROPERTY FLOOD MITIGATION will be proposed. Shulman will lead our team on
integrating building flood mitigation strategies into
Team Experience: architectural solutions.
Walter Meyer and Tricia Martin have extensive ex-
perience integrating green infrastructure and other Approach and Methodology;
flood adaptation strategies on private property.
Client expectations,aesthetic requirements,and The team will develop a framework for identifying
maintenance capabilities need to be considered. pilot sites for the Private Property program. The
framework will include various metrics to help estab-
Tricia worked with NYCDEP to help develop and lish a criteria ranking for selection. Sites that can
execute their private property green infrastructure support the goals of the program defined during the
program during the early phases. Currently, LOLA early phases of the project will score higher points
is designing and building various private property than projects that support fewer goals. Property
flood adaptation projects in Miami,New York and owners who can demonstrate the ability to main-
Costa Rica. tain the adaptation strategies will score higher than
EDD has worked closely with the NYC Soil and owners who do not have the resources or who do not
Water Conservation District to assist with the have the capacity to maintain their sites. Similar to
design and implementation of dozens of storm- a RFQ ranking,we will establish a set of criteria(in
water management and flood mitigation projects collaboration with the Client group and other local
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matched with potential pilot sites. The tools that
stakeholders)that will be used to help select pilot are employed should maximize the potential for
site(s). reduced flooding and for meeting the program and
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE WITH A FO- aesthetic needs of the property owner.
CUS ON GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
LOLA and our staff have extensive experience with We are thrilled to have eDesign Dynamics on our
designing and building landscape architecture team who has extensive experience calculating
projects at a range of scales. Our commitment existing stormwater events and projecting events in
to sustainable and resilient landscapes situates the future across multiple factors.
green infrastructure at the center of our landscape
architecture practice. There is rarely a project EDD uses a number of hydrologic and hydraulic
that does not integrate green infrastructure into modeling methods when evaluating stormwater
the design,whether we are designing a plaza,a management needs and the likely performance of
playground,or residential garden, Porous pavers proposed GI scenarios. Their models are informed
are used for hardscape, rain gardens are designed by geotechnical and soil investigations, topogra
to maximize water storage, infiltration and filtra phy and land cover,and assessment of existing
tion;and cisterns are proposed where we want to stormwater infrastructure,and are tested under
harvest roof rainwater runoff for irrigation or other current and projected rainfall and boundary condi
tions(sea level). The design priority is to augment
uses.
existing infrastructure and to rely on gravity-driven
flows whenever feasible,turning to mechanical
Our consultants also have extensive experience methods only when necessary. Their work at
working with landscape architects, including us! Brooklyn Botanic Garden and(in development)
NYC's iconic Central Park employ the use of smart
EDD works intimately with landscape architects systems that anticipate rain events and allowed
when developing and designing GI scenarios for a them to manipulate reservoir levels in advance of
range of land uses and benefit streams. EDD are an event,providing the storage capacity needed to
under contract with the NYC DEP to evaluate sites prevent flooding.
and prepare GI designs at city parks and schools.
These inter-agency collaborations require sensitive At Miami Beach we expect to consider the use of
consideration of the specific needs,conditions, existing canals and conveyance ways,and mod
requirements,and capacities at each potential ifying areas for temporary storage or detention
site, including land use and topography,soil and of floodwaters. Given the role of groundwater in
groundwater conditions,safety,maintenance,and the region and the limitations of physical barrier
personal or institutional preferences. LAs often protections,we will need to consider options that
lead the efforts to engage stakeholders in the either prevent the intrusion of groundwater or
visioning process that will lead to the system layout allow for intrusion without damage to property and
and define the selection of physical expressions
infrastructure.
and amenities.
Approach and Methodology:
Based on our experience designing and building
green infrastructure projects in Miami and else-
where,we will develop a green infrastructure"tool
box"that is best suited for the Private Property
Program. Specific"tools"from the box will be
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USE OF NOAA SEA LEVEL RISE PROJEC-
TIONS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
Approach and Methodology:
We have been utilizing NOAA's climate projections
and other sources to make recommendations and
prepare designs for coastal communities in New
York City, Long Island NY,the Hudson River Estuary,
Miami, Puerto Rico,and Grenada. These projections
are useful in conveying to stakeholders the scale and
urgency of the climate change issues,and in model-
ing the effects on runoff volumes and flow rates from
larger,more intense storms. At coastal sites we have
been modeling the combined effects of sea level
rise,increased storm surge,and increased rainfall
intensity,and quantifying the need for flood controls
and drainage infrastructure to simultaneously pro-
tect against marine-based flooding and land-based
flooding. Given the certainty associated with these
projected phenomena,we feel that responsible de-
sign must be informed by the more extreme climate
projections developed by NOAA and others.
CSI provided a technical approach for the increased
water levels from sea level rise, using the NOAA/U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers projections from the South-
east Florida Climate Change Compact,and storm
surge,using the Florida Department of Environmen-
tal Protection (FDEP)University of Florida 2003 mod-
els for increased storm surge elevation accuracy.Our
team also provided the engineering alternatives to
handle stormwater at each property and the econom-
ic benefits of adaptation.
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