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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-25964
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER PERTAINING TO THE RANKING OF QUALIFICATIONS RECEIVED
PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 19-04/05, FOR
THE PROGRAMMING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, PERMITTING,
BID AND AWARD AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND GREENWAY PROJECTS TO BE KNOWN AS THE
ATLANTIC GREENWAY NETWORK (AGN); AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP-RANKED
FIRM OF T.Y. L1N INTERNATIONAUH.J. ROSS; AND SHOULD THE
ADMINISTRATION NOT BE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
TOP-RANKED FIRM, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE
WITH THE SECOND-RANKED FIRM OF THE RMPK GROUP.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is planning to develop a series of
bicycle/pedestrian/greenway projects to be known as the Atlantic Greenway Network
(AGN); and
WHEREAS, the AGN is made up of two main trail systems; the Beach Corridors,
which extend in a general northbound/southbound direction, running between the erosion
control line and the dune system; and the Neighborhood Trails, which extend in a general
east-west as well as north-south directions through the South, Middle, and North Beach
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the planning/design of the three proposed bike paths, running along
Dade Boulevard and withi,n the Middle and North Beach neighborhoods is funded by the
Miami Beach share of the Miami-Dade County People's Transportation Plan (PTP) Fund at
$200,000, and additional PTP funds will be available for appropriation when/if needed; and
WHEREAS, RFQ No. 19-04/05 was issued on May 3, 2005 with an opening date of
June 7, 2005; and
WHEREAS, two (2) proposals were received in response to the RFQ, by the
following firms:
. T.Y. Un International/H.J. Ross;
. The RMPK Group; and
WHEREAS, an Evaluation Committee was appointed by the City Manager via Letter
to Commission (LTC) No. 164-2005, consisting of the following individuals:
. Jordanna Rubin, Environmental Resources Manager (Committee Chair);
. Fernando Vasquez, City Engineer, Public Works Department;
. Thomas Mooney, Planning Department;
. Frederick C. Sake, Attorney, Resident of Miami beach;
. Jack Ruiz, Miami Beach Bicycle Center; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2005, the Evaluation Committee convened and discussed
the qualifications and were provided presentations from the two (2) responsive firms; and
WHEREAS, after evaluation of qualifications and presentations from the two (2)
responsive firms, the Committee members discussed their individual rankings and ranked
the two firms accordingly:
· First: T.Y. Un International/H.J. Ross;
· Second: The RMP Group; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed the Evaluation Committee's
recommendation, and recommends that the Mayor and City Commission accept the
Committee's recommendation, relative to the ranking of firms pursuant to RFQ No. 19-
04/05.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the City Manager pertaining to the
ranking of firms pursuant to RFQ No. 19-04/05 for the Programming, Design, Construction
Documents, Permitting, Bid and Award and Construction Administration Services for
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenway Projects to be known as the Atlantic Greenway Network
(AGN); authorizing the Administration to enter into negotiations with the top-ranked firm of
T.Y. Un International/H.J. Ross; and should the Administration not be able to negotiate an
agreement with the top-ranked firm, authorizing the Adminis ation to negotiate with the
second-ranked firm of the RMPK Group.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 27th day of
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David Dermer
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Condensed Title:
Accept the City Manager's Recommendation Relative to the Ranking of Firms Pursuant to RFQ No. 19-0~fOGfor
the Programming, Design, Construction Documents, Permitting, Bid and Award and Construction Administration
Services for Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenway Projects to be known as the Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN).
Issue:
Shall the City Commission approve the City Manager's recommendation to accept the recommendation related
to the rankin of firms and authorize ne otiations?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
RFQ No. 19-04/05 was issued on May 3, 2005 with an opening date of June 7, 2005. A pre-proposal conference to
provide information to firms considering submitting a response was held on May 19, 2005. Bid Net issued bid notices
to 113 prospective proposers, resulting in 38 proposers requesting RFQ packages, which resulted in the receipt of the
following two (2) proposals from:
-T.Y. Un InternationaIlH.J. Ross
-The RMPK Group
The City Manager via Letter to Commission (LTC) No. 164-2005, appointed an Evaluation Committee ("the
Committee") consisting of the following individuals:
Jordanna Rubin, Environmental Resources Manager (Committee Chair)
Fernando Vasquez, City Engineer, Public Works Department
Thomas Mooney, Planning Department
Frederick C. Sake, Attorney, Resident of Miami Beach
Jack Ruiz, Miami Beach Bicycle Center
On July 11, 2005, the Committee convened. Both T.Y Un InternationaIlH.J. Ross and The RMPK Group provided
presentations to the Evaluation Committee. After the firms' presentations, the Committee members discussed at
length their individual perceptions of the qualifications, experience, and competence of the two firms and then ranked
the both firms.
The firm of T.Y. Lin International/H.J. Ross received unanimously 4-1st place votes and was ranked first by the
Evaluation Committee. T.Y. Lin InternationaIlH.J. Ross was deemed to be the first ranked firm based on their
experience and qualifications relevant the requirements set forth under this RFQ.
ACCEPT THE MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION AND AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATIONS.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Financial Information:
Source of
Funds:
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Approved
Finance Dept. Total
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH. FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: July 27,2005
Jorge M. Gonzalez \ III"-~. r
City Manager () U
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER PERTAINING TO THE RANKING OF
QUALIFICATIONS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 19-04/05, FOR THE PROGRAMMING,
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, PERMITTING, BID AND
AWARD AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN AND GREENWAY PROJECTS TO BE KNOWN
AS THE ATLANTIC GREENWAY NETWORK (AGN); AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP-
RANKED FIRM OF T.Y. LlN INTERNATIONAUH.J. ROSS; AND SHOULD
THE ADMINISTRATION NOT BE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE SECOND-RANKED FIRM OF THE RMPK
GROUP.
ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach is planning to develop a series of bicycle/pedestrian/greenway
projects to be known as the Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN). The Atlantic Greenway
Network is made up of two main trail systems; the Beach Corridors, which extend in a
general northbound/southbound direction, running between the erosion control line and the
dune system; and the Neighborhood Trails, which extend in a general east-west as well as
north-south directions through the south, middle, and north beach neighborhoods.
Individual projects will be constructed to create a continuous trail network allowing for
alternative transportation and community enhancement.
The objectives of physical improvements are to support multimodal transportation, link
bicycle and pedestrian destinations, increase pedestrian and bicycle safety, improve trail
network connectivity, eliminate barriers that prevent bicycle trips, and develop future
bikeway corridors. Physical consideration may include, but not be limited to, completing
gaps in service, developing new, conceptual bikeway corridors, as well as on-street
improvements to improve Bicycle Level of Service.
Commission Memo
RFQ 19-04/05 - Programming, Desig" Construction Documents, Permitting, Bid and Award and
Construction Administration Services for Bicycle Pecestrian and Greenway Projects to be known as the
Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN)
July 27,2005
Page 2 of 6
The following are three projects that will be developed to create the Neighborhood Trail
segments:
DADE BOULEVARD BIKE PATH
The Dade Boulevard Bicycle/Pedestrian Path will provide a 3.5 mile east-west connector
bicycle-pedestrian non-motorized trail along Dade Boulevard from the 23rd street bridge to
the Venetian Causeway. The upcoming restoration ofthe northern shoreline ofthe Collins
Canal, which parallels Dade Boulevard from the 23rd street Bridge to Purdy Avenue, will
allow for the construction of the Dade Boulevard Bicycle/Pedestrian Greenway Trail. This
trail will also provide connectivity between landmarks such as City Hall, Convention Center,
Holocaust Memorial, and the Jackie Gleason Theaterofthe Performing Arts. The Venetian
Way Trail will run from Purdy Avenue to downtown Miami on a residential causeway over
Biscayne Bay and will eventually link up to Miami's Flagler Trail to the West.
MIDDLE BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD INTERCONNECTOR TRAILS
The Middle Beach Neighborhood consists of a network of on-street trails which feature
roadway striping, signage, and street crossing at protected points. Middle Beach is largely
a single-family dwelling area separated from the eastern seaboard by Indian Creek, Collins
Canal, and Biscayne Waterway. The neighborhood also includes the La Gorce Golf Club
and Miami Beach Golf Club.
Although few options exist for an east/west interconnection at 63rd Street, 41 st Street, and
23rd Street bridges (the first two bridges being heavily used by vehicular traffic), the
residential nature of this area offers viable trail opportunities in the north-south direction at
the Pine Tree/La Gorce Drives and North Bay Road corridors.
NORTH BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD INTERCONNECTOR TRAILS
The North Beach Neighborhood consists of a network of on-street trails featuring roadway
striping, signage, and street crossing at protected points. North Beach is a densely
populated area comprised of multi-family dwellings on the main island, and single-family
dwellings to the west at Normandy Isle.
The proposed trail will meander westward from the North Beach Recreational Corridor
(NBRC) to the neighborhoods surrounding Surfside Park, Tatum Waterway, Normandy
Waterway and Normandy Shores Golf Course, as well as the commercial area of
Normandy Street/71 st Street.
PROJECT FUNDING:
The planning/design of the three proposed bike paths, running along Dade Boulevard and
within the Middle and North Beach Neighborhoods is funded by the Miami Beach share of
the Miami-Dade County People's Transportation Plan (PTP) Fund at $200,000, and
additional PTP funds will be available for appropriation when/if needed. Construction of the
proposed bike lanes will depend on already awarded and future Transportation
Enhancement Program (TEP) funds (via FDOT), a projected Year 2006 Congressional
appropriation, and additional PTP funds.
Commission Memo
RFQ 19-04/05 - Programming, Desig" Construction Documents, Permitting, Bid and Award and
Construction Administration Services for Bicycle Pecestrian and Greenway Projects to be known as the
Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN)
July 27,2005
Page 3 of 6
RFQ No. 19-04/05 was issued on May 3, 2005 with an opening date of June 7, 2005. A
pre-proposal conference to provide information to firms considering submitting a response
was held on May 19, 2005. BidNet issued bid notices to 113 prospective proposers,
resulting in 38 proposers requesting RFQ packages, which resulted in the receipt of the
following two (2) proposals from:
-T.v. Un InternationaIlH.J. Ross
-The RMPK Group
The City Manager via Letter to Commission (LTC) No. 164-2005, appointed an Evaluation
Committee ("the Committee") consisting of the following individuals:
- Jordanna Rubin, Environmental Resources Manager (Committee Chair)
- Fernando Vasquez, City Engineer, Public Works Department
- Thomas Mooney, Planning Department
- Frederick C. Sake, Attorney, Resident of Miami Beach
- Jack Ruiz, Miami Beach Bicycle Center
On July 11, 2005, the Committee convened. Committee member Jack Ruiz was not
present at this meeting but nevertheless quorum attendance was present to proceed with
the meeting. The Committee was provided information in reference to the project by
Jordanna Rubin, Committee Chair, and a representative from the Procurement staff.
Additionally, the Committee reviewed references secured by the Procurement staff, and
discussed the following RFQ evaluation criteria as per the State of Florida CCNA, which
was used to evaluate and rank the respondents:
A. The experience, qualifications and (portfolio) of the Principal Firm (10 points).
B. The experience, qualifications and (portfolio) of the Project Manager (15 points).
C. The experience and qualifications of the professional personnel assigned to the Project
Team (10 points).
D. Willingness to meet time and budget requirements as demonstrated by past
performance (5 points).
E. Certified minority business enterprise participation (5 points). Either the Prime
Consultant or the sub-Consultant team may qualify for proof of certification for minority
business enterprise participation. Accepted minority business enterprise certifications
include the Small Business Administration (SBA), State of Florida, or Miami-Dade
County.
F. Location (5 points).
G. Recent, current, and projected workloads of the firms (5 points).
H. The volume of work previously awarded to each firm by the City (15 points).
I. Project Implementation Strategy to comply/meet with the expedited timeframe
described in this RFQ and demonstrated successful similar projects (15 points).
J. Demonstrated success in leading active collaborative stakeholder processes to achieve
consensus on program and design in similar size and scope projects based on budget
and size (15 points).
Commission Memo
RFQ 19-04/05 - Programming, Desig" Construction Documents, Permitting, Bid and Award and
Construction Administration Services for Bicycle Pecestrian and Greenway Projects to be known as the
Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN)
July 27,2005
Page 4 of 6
Both T.Y Lin InternationaIlH.J. Ross and The RMPK Group provided presentations to the
Evaluation Committee. After the firms' presentations, the Committee members discussed
at length their individual perceptions of the qualifications, experience, and competence of
the two firms and then ranked the firms accordingly:
Jordanna Thomas Fernando Frederick
Company Name Rubin Mooney Vasquez C. Sake
(Chair)
T.Y. Un International/H.J. Ross 93 91 87 77
(1 ) (1 ) (1 ) (1 ) (1 )
The RMPK Group 85 74 77 58
(2) (2) (2) (2) (2)
The firm of T.Y. Lin InternationaIlH.J. Ross received unanimously 4_15t place votes and
was ranked first by the Evaluation Committee. T.Y. Lin InternationaI/H.J. Ross was
deemed to be the first ranked firm based on the experience and qualifications of their
team. T.Y. Lin InternationaIlH.J. Ross possesses vast experience in the planning, design,
permitting and construction administration of bicycle and pedestrian trail projects. Most
recently, the firm provided the engineering and environmental support for the trail
alignment adjacent to some of the most environmentally sensitive portions of the National
Park for the Anascotia Riverwalk Trail project in Washington, D.C. The trail includes
facilities such as on-street bike lanes, shared roadways, shared use paths, at-grade and
grade separated railroad crossings, boardwalk sections and bridge structure stream
crossings, including ADA compliance.
In addition to the Prime Consultant, the team is comprised of five highly specialized, local
and nationally recognized firms. AL T A Planning and Design; North America's premier firm
specializing in progressive transportation planning, design and implementation. AL TA
focuses on multi-modal solutions, particularly bicycle, pedestrian and trail corridors and
systems. AL T A Staff is proud to have designed and implemented over 2000 miles of
bikeways, walkways and trails and having been involved in award-winning plans and
projects. Livable Streets, Inc. is a transportation engineering and planning firm specializing
in the pedestrian and bicycle transportation engineering and planning, and development of
transportation systems that balance the needs of all users of the public right-of-way while
enhancing the livability of communities and neighborhoods. Borrelli and Associates;
established in 1968, professional association providing professional services in the
disciplines of architecture, planning, landscape design and interior design. Borrelli and
Associates has developed a reputation for design excellence while maintaining the highest
technical quality and unparalleled track record of delivering projects on-time and on-
budget. Intercounty Labs; engineering firm specializing in professional geotechnical
engineering, soil drilling, material testing and environmental consulting services. Level-
Tech Surveyors; experienced and motivated team of professionals serving South Florida
with over 60 years of combined experience in surveying, land planning and engineering.
Commission Memo
RFQ 19-04/05 - Programming, Desig" Construction Documents, Permitting, Bid and Award and
Construction Administration Services for Bicycle Pecestrian and Greenway Projects to be known as the
Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN)
July 27,2005
Page 5 of 6
T.Y. Lin InternationaI/H.J. Ross will offer the following to the City of Miami Beach:
. Community based design team approach
. Vast experience in bicycle and pedestrian trail projects
. Past and present high profile project experience gathered through the continuous
projects performed throughout South Florida
. Experienced in Public participationlMeetings
. Strong track record of successfully completing projects within budget and time
schedule
. Extensive experience in facilitating public meetings.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER
Colin Henderson
Mr. Colin Henderson will be responsible for the day-to-day management and orchestration
of activities assigned to the team and will be the point of contact between the City and T.Y.
Lin InternationaIlH.J. Ross. Recently, Mr. Henderson was the manager for the Florida
Overseas Heritage Trail. This bicyclelpedestrian path runs the length of the Florida Keys,
adjacent to U.S.1, from Key Largo to Key West. Other qualifications and experience that
Mr. Henderson will bring to the City of Miami Beach include:
- Over 19 years of experience in improvement projects including municipal sites, major
roadway planning and projects involving complex permitting compliance;
- Wealth of knowledge and experience delivering local projects on-time and within
budget.
- MunicipallAgency Infrastructure design experience:
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, Florida Keys
Biscayne Boulevard (from NE 39th Street to NE 123rd Street) 6-Mile
RoadwaylBicyclelPedestrian Path Improvements, City of Miami
DesignlBuild Seawalls: Keystone Point Community, City of North Miami
The following references were secured by the Procurement staff for T.Y. Lin
InternationaI/H.J. Ross, they are follows:
David Jennings, Project Manager
Evanston Bicycle Plan I mplementation Phase I
Evanston, Illinois
"Responsive Consultant" did their work expeditiously and on-time."
Janet Attarian, Project Manager
Design Engineering Services for Lathrop Homes Riverwalk
Chicago, Illinois
"We have used them for many projects, presently we are spreading the work with other
various firms, but T. Y. Un is handling our larger term contracts."
Commission Memo
RFQ 19-04/05 - Programming, Desig" Construction Documents, Permitting, Bid and Award and
Construction Administration Services for Bicycle Pecestrian and Greenway Projects to be known as the
Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN)
July 27,2005
Page 6 of 6
James Ross, Project Manager
Florida Keys Oversea Heritage Trail
Florida Keys
"The consultant has met all budget requirements as well as all milestone submittals."
Brigitte Mayherhofer, Project Manager
Phase I and II Engineering Services for Sheridan Road Bicycle Crossing
Village of Wilmette, Illinois
"This Consultant has been responsive to our demands and suggestions, professional
personnel, high level of work performance."
CONCLUSION:
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the attached
resolution which requests to accept the City Manager's recommendation pertaining to the
ranking of firms pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 19-04/05 for the
Programming, Design, Construction Documents, Permitting, Bid and Award and
Construction Administration Services for Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenway Projects to be
known as the Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN); and authorize the Administration to enter
into negotiations with the top-ranked firm of T.Y. Un InternationaI/H.J. Ross.; and should
the Administration not be able to negotiate an agreement with the top ranked firm,
authorizing the Administration to negotiate with second-ranked firm of The RMPK Group.
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