2000-23926 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23926
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 PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 41-99/00 FOR
ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL AND
GRAPIDC DESIGN SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE NOVEMBER 2, 1999 GENERAL OBLIGATION (GO) BOND PROJECT
NO.3, FOR ARCIDTECTURAUENGINEERING SERVICES TO DEVELOP DESIGN,
AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR ALTOS DEL MAR PARK;
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH
THE TOP-RANKED FIRM OF FALCON & BUENO TO DEVELOP DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROPOSED FACILITY; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE SECOND
RANKED FIRM OF CURTIS & ROGERS DESIGN STUDIO, INC. SHOULD THE
ADMINISTRATION NOT BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACT WITH THE TOP RANKED FIRM.
WHEREAS, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 41-99/00 for providing
architectural, engineering, landscaping architectural and graphic design services for various City projects in
accordance with the November 2, 1999 General Obligation (GO) Bond project list; and
WHEREAS, four-hundred fifty-six notices and one-hundred sixteen (116) specifications for RFQ
No. 41-99/00 were issued, resulting in five (5) timely responses; and
WHEREAS, an Evaluation Committee recommended by the City Manager and approved by the
Mayor and City Commission met on March 27, 2000, and agreed to short list the four (4) top-ranked firms and
that they be invited for oral presentations before the Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Committee heard oral presentations on April 14, 2000, and unanimously voted to
recommend negotiations with the top-ranked firm, Falcon & Bueno, and with the second-ranked firm of Curtis
& Rogers Design Studio, Inc., should the Administration not be able to successfully negotiate a contract with
the top-ranked firm; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee and
concurs with the Evaluation Committee's recommendation.
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
herein accept the City Manager's recommendation pertaining to the ranking of proposals received in response
to RFQ No. 41-99/00 and authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with the top-ranked firm of
Falcon & Bueno and with the second-ranked firm of Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, Inc. should the
Administration not be able to successfully negotiate a contract with the top-ranked firm.
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FORM & LANGUAGE
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 24th day of May, 2000
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
planning
landscape architecture
urban design
Finn's Experience
The firm has twenty-two years of experience in providing landscape architectural services to
government agencies. Professional registration licenses are attached.
suite 557
2655 Ie jeune road
coral gables Oorida 33134
Project Manager's Experience
The Project Manager, Tercsita FaIc6n, RA, RLA, has twenty-two years of expericnce as project
manager on dozens of similar projects for the Miami-Dade County Department of Park and Recreation,
Miami-Dade County Public Works Department, City of Coral Gables, City of North Miami Beach,
US Department of Agriculture, and US Department of Labor.
Previous Similar Projects
phone 305 445 7575
fax 305 446 3550 Coral Gables Park and Open Space Master Plan
David Barth, 222 Clemantis Street, West Palm Beach, R, 33401, 561659-6552
falconbueno Community planning and urban design
@att.net Completion date: 2000
Fees: $15,000
Construction cost: $2,000,000 (acquisition)
Tropical Park
Howard Gregg, 275 NW 2 Street, Fourth ROOf, Miami, FL, 33128, 305 755-7860
Park planning and design
Completion date: 1998
Fees: 35,000
Construction cost: $2,500,000
Jaycee Park
George Rey, 285 Arag6n Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, 305 460-5002
Park design
Completion date: 1989
Fees: 12,000
Construction cost: $100,000
Previous/Current Projects for the City of Miami Beach
None.
Qualmcatlons of Project Team
Falc6n & Bueno
Teresita Falc6n, RA, RiA, Project Manager
Juan Antonio Bueno, RLA, PE, Project Landscape Architect
Allan T. Shulman Architect
Allan T. Shulman, RA, Historic Preservation Architect, Historical Research & Interpretation
Brill & Rodriguez
Luis Rodriguez, PE, Historic Preservation Structural Engineer
registration
landscape architecture Ie 39 Resumes are attached.
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PROPOSER'S QUALIFICA TION STATEMENT
PROJECT NUMBER 3
PROJECT NAME Altos del Mar Park
FIRM NAME (AS SHOWN ON CORPORATE SEAL)
Faloon & Bueno
ADDRESS OF PROPOSED OFFICE IN CHARGE
2655 Ie Jeune Road, Suite 557, Coral Gables, FL 33134
TELEPHONE NO. (305 ) 445-7575 FACSIMILE NO. (305) 446-3550
INDICATE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED ON THIS PROJECT
APPLICANT PROPOSED CONSULTANTS
Services FL State Corporate Minority Name of FL State Corporate Minority
Offered License Cba rter Certification Consultant License Charter Certifiea don
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PROPOSER'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
WORKLOAD FOR APPLICANT FIRM: (ONLY)
Define each project the APPLICANT is handling as of the deadline for receipt of proposals (excluding portions of fees paid to
Consultants). Specify number of all principles and technical staff in the fnn (excluding staff draftinglCADD operator personnel
and Consultants).
Projects Fees on Hold Fees Remaining
USDA Animal & Plant Health 13 , 500
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African Heritage Cultural Arts 600
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Fairchild Tropical Garden 8,000
Caribbean Exhibit
Tropical Park 24,OPO
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TOTAL FEES $ 0 $ 46,100
TOTAL PERSONS (Principal & Technical Staff) 3
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PROPOSER'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
SPECIFIC RELATED EXPERIENCE (Projects of comp arable type, size and comDlexit\ :
Project Contact Person Location Construction Completion Phase
Telephone Cost Date
F1'1CSimile No.
USDA Carlos Alvarez Coral Gables 250,000 2001 Design
Animal & Plant Health 305 443-2933 Florida Const doc
Inspection Services 30544tr3748 Contract adm
African Heritage Clyde Judson Miami, Florida 127,000 2001 Design
Cultural Arts Center 305 755-9034 Const doc
Music Hall 305 755-9945 Contract adm
Miami Dade Walter Martinez Miami, Florida 25,000 1999 Design
Community College 305 663-7301 Const doc
Wolfson Campus I 305 663-5411 Contract adm
Coral Gables David Barth West Palm na 2000 Planning
Park and Open Space 561 659-6552 Beach
Master Plan 561 833-1790 Florida
Fairchild Trop Garden Chuck Hubbuch Coral Gables 100,000 Jun-OO Planning/design
Caribbean Exhibit 305667-1651 Florida Const doc
305661-8953 Contract adm
Fairchild Trop Garden Chuck Hubbuch Coral Gables 310,000 Dec-OO Design
Rainforest Exhibit 305667-1651 Florida Consl doc
305 661-8953 Contract adm
Fairchild Trop Garden Chuck Hubbuch Coral Gables 25,000 Mar-OO ' Desion
~eaching Garden 305667-1651 Florida Const doc
305 661-8953 Contract adm
!Tropical Park Howard Greaa Miami, Florida 4,500,000 1998 Planning
Master Plan 305755-7860
305 755-7864
Tropical Park Howard Greoa Miami, Florida 2,500,000 2000 Design criteria
Equestrian Center 305 755-7860 Contract adm
Arena 305755-7864
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PROPOSER'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
SPECIFIC RELATED EXPERIENCE (Projects of comoarable tvDe, size and comDlexib t:
Project Contact Person Location Construction Completion Phase
Telephone Cost Date
Facsimile No.
The Ster1ina Buildina Sam Herzberg Miami Beach 1,000,000 not built Historic
Hotel, Theater, Patio 305673-2731 Florida preservation
Restoration 305673-2731 consultant
ArtCenter S Florida Gary Knight Miami Beach 500,000 2002 SDIDD/CD
Facade Restoration & 305674-8278 Florida
New Entrance 305 674-8772
Empire Hotel Lobby & Peter Maraolis Miami Beach 1,000,000 2000 Historic
Facade Restoration 305 859-2112 Florida preservation
305 859-7667 consultant
Banana Republic Banana Miami Beach 1,000,000 1999 Historic
Republic Florida preservation
S. Bruno, CA consultant
Ritz Cartton Mike Reinstein Miami Beach 80,000 Historic
Oi Lido Hotel 305674-0112 Florida preservation
consultant
Sagamore Hotel Martin Taplin Miami Beach 2,000,000 Historic
Renovation & 305 865-5760 Florida preservation
Expansion consultant
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PROPOSER'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
SPECIFIC RELATED EXPERIENCE (Projects of compo !fable type, size and comDlexitv):
Project Contact Person Location Construction Completion Phase
Telephone Cost Date
Facsimile No.
Mariah Brown House Clyde Judson Coconut Grove na on ooino Design
305 755-9034 Florida Const doc
305 755-9945 Contract adm
Coconut Grove Dan Tinney Coconut Grove 1,500,000 1999 Design
Woman's Club 305 755-9034 Florida Const doc
305 755-9945 Contract adm
Gerstein Metro-Dade Dan Tinney Miami, Florida na 1999 Design
Uustice Buildino 305 755-9034 Const doc
305 755-9945 Contract adm
BCCIFAU Joint Use Dan Tinney Broward County 11,250,000 1995 Design
Library 305 755-9034 Florida Const doc
305 755-9945 Contract adm
University House Dan Tinney Miami, Florida 9,200,000 Desion
Florida Intemational 305 755-9034 Const doc
University 305 755-9945 Contract adm
State & County Offices R. Schuster Marathon, na Desion
305443-7758 Florida Canst doc
Contract adm
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PROPOSER'S QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
KEY PERSONNEL OF PROPOSED TEAM TO BE USED ON THIS PROJECT *
Name Discipline of License!J'raining City of Residence
Aoolicant's PrinciDaJ(s) -in-Char~e
Teresita Falcon Landscape Architect Coral Gables, FL
Juan Antonio Bueno Landscape Architect Coral Gables, FL
Professional rrechnical Staff Discipline of Licenserrrainim~ Citv of Residence
Dustin Mizell T andscape Archi teet lDxahatchee , FL
Intern
Consultant(s) Discipline of Licenserrraining City of Residence
Princi pall s )-in-Cha r2e
Allan T. Shulman Architect Miami Beach, FL
Louis Rodriguez Structural Engineer Miami, FL
Consultant(s) Discipline of Licenseffraining City of Residence .
ProfessionaVfechnical Starr
* Attach additional sheets if necessary
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
http:\\ci.miami-beach.fl.us
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
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Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
DA TE: May 24, 2000
Lawrence A. Levy \ \V
City Manager ~
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 the Proposals Received in Response to the Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) No. 41-99/00 for Architectural, Engineering, Landscape
Architectural and Graphic Design Services for Various City Projects in
Accordance with the November 2, 1999 General Obligation (GO) Bond Project
List; Specifically for Architectural/Engineering Services to Develop Design and
Construction Documents for the Altos Del Mar Park; and Authorizing the City
Administration to Enter into Negotiations with the Top-Ranked Firm of Falcon
& Bueno, Inc. to Develop Design and Construction Documents for the Proposed
Facility and Authorizing the Administration to Negotiate with the Second
Ranked Firm of Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, Should the Administration Not
Be Able to Successfully Negotiate a Contract with the Top Ranked Firm.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS:
On November 2, 1999, the City of Miami Beach voters approved the issuance of an approximately
$92 Million General Obligation (GO) Bond for Neighborhood, Parks and Beach, and Fire Safety
Improvements.
In an effort to begin the implementation of these Bond Projects, the City desires to contract with
design professionals in accordance with Florida Statute 287.055 for planning and the preparation of
the construction/bidding documents needed to undertake the work detailed in the Scope of Work for
the above mentioned facilities.
The selected firm will be responsible for reviewing existing City of Miami Beach Zoning Ordinances
and Building Codes, and for incorporating the data into complete construction documents including
final working drawings, maintenance expenses, construction estimates, specifications, and bid
documents necessary for the bidding and construction of this project.
AGENDA ITEM C1L
DATE S-'2..\..f--Ou
RFQ No. 41-99/00
Page Two
May 24, 2000
ANALYSIS (continued)
The firm will be responsible for obtaining all Federal, State and local permits necessary for the
construction of the project, and may also be required to provide consulting services to the City on
various matters which do not result in drawings or specifications.
The design will be developed with the input of the City Administration, the various City Boards ani
Committees, as well as area residents and other interested individuals and groups.
The design team for this project will be headed by a Landscape Architect with park design
experience and will include an Engineer and Architect with demonstrated knowledge and experience
in Historic Preservation. The project will also require the services of a person qualified by education
or experience to research and interpret historical information. The Project design will include
conceptual planning, design, construction documents and construction administration services for
a new park on a 2-acre undeveloped tract of oceanfront land located east of Collins A venue between
76th and 77th Streets. The park site lies within the Harding Townsite/South Altos Del Mar Historic
District, and is adjacent to the Altos Del Mar Historic District. The design services required for this
park include restoration of the exterior of the buildings to their original exterior appearance, and
adaptive reuse of the interior of the structures and the possible reconfiguration of the parking areas.
On January 12,2000, the Commission adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of a Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural and Graphic
Design Services for Various City Projects in Accordance with the November 2, 1999 General
Obligation (GO) Bond Project List.
The RFQ was issued on January 20, 2000, with an opening date of March 1,2000. Four-hundred-
fifty-six (456) notices and one-hundred-sixteen specifications were issued, resulting in the receipt
of five (5) responsive responses from the following firms:
Beilinson Architects
Bermelo, Ajamil & Partners
Borrelli & Associates
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio
Falcon & Bueno
Letter to Commission (LTC) No. 41-2000, dated March 22, 2000 established an Evaluation
Committee consisting of the following individuals:
Margueritte Ramos-Herrera, GO Bond Project Oversight Committee Member
Kevin Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
Donald Shockey, North Beach Development Corporation Director
Joyce Myers, Principal Planner
Bruce Henderson, Environmental Specialist
Amelia Johnson, Transportation Coordinator
William Carey, Assistant Director of Planning
RFQ No. 41-99/00
Page Three
May 24, 2000
ANAL YSIS (continued)
On March 27 2000, the Evaluation Committee met to review all the responses received. Joyce Myers
was selected as the Committee Chairperson. Each committee member in attendance reviewed and
evaluated all responses in accordance with the criteria listed in the RFQ, and submitted their
individual score sheets to the Chairperson.
The Committee was required, in accordance with the RFQ, to select a minimum of three of the top
ranked firms. The Committee agreed to have each member shortlist by selecting their three top
ranked firms. Below are the results:
First Round: (all firms receiving votes)
Firm MRH KS DS JM BH AJ WC Total
Bermelo, Ajamil & Partners X X X X X X X 7
Borrelli & Associates X X X X 4
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio X X X X X X 6
Falcon & Bueno X X X X 4
The committee members' initials are as follows:
MRH: Margueritte Ramos-Herrera
BH: Bruce Henderson
KS: Kevin Smith
JM: Joyce Myers
DS: Donald Shockey
AJ: Amelia Johnson
WC: William Carey
Based on the above results, the Committee agreed that since there was a tie for third place, between
Borrelli & Associates, and Falcon & Bueno, and that these two (2) firms have limited or no prior
experience with the City of Miami Beach, all committee members agreed to include both firms, and
therefore shortlist the following four (4) top-ranked firms:
Bermello, Ajamil & Partners
Borrelli & Associates
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio
Falcon & Bueno
On April 14, 2000, the four (4) top-ranked firms made oral presentations before the Evaluation
Committee. The Committee's role was to evaluate and rank the firms based on the following criteria
identified in the RFQ:
Firm's Experience, Project Manager's Experience, Previous Similar Projects, Qualifications of
Project Team, and Certified Minority Participation.
RFQ No. 41-99/00
Page Four
May 24, 2000
ANAL YSIS (continued)
The rankings listed below are the final results of the committees' evaluation(s) of each firm at the
conclusion of the oral presentations. Amelia Johnson did not attend this meeting.
Second Round: (four top-ranked firms)
Firm MRH KS DS JM BH WC Total Rank
Bermello, Ajamil & Partners 3 2 4 4 3 3 19 4
Borrelli & Associates 4 4 3 1 2 2 16 3
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio 2 1 2 3 4 1 13 2
Falcon & Bueno 1 3 1 2 1 4 12 1
The committee members' initials are as follows:
MRH: Margueritte Ramos-Herrera
BH: Bruce Henderson
KS: Kevin Smith
JM: Joyce Myers
DS: Donald Shockey
AJ: Amelia Johnson
WC: William Carey
The committee ranked the firm of Falcon & Bueno, Inc. as the top-ranked firm, and Curtis &
Rogers Design Studio as the second-ranked firm.
Attached is the following additional information on the top-ranked firm (Falcon & Bueno):
Attachment 1: Project Manager's Experience.
Attachment 2: Previous Similar Projects.
The Committee's recommendation was provided to the City Manager for his consideration. In
accordance with the terms of the RFQ, the City Manager has reviewed the Evaluation Committee's
recommendation and concurs with its ranking of responses. The Mayor and City Commissioners are
not bound by either the City Manager's or the Evaluation Committee's recommendations.
The City Manager recommends that the Mayor and Commission accept the ranking recommended
by the Evaluation Committee, authorize the City Administration to enter into negotiations with the
top-ranked firm of Falcon & Bueno, and authorize the Administration to negotiate with the second-
ranked firm of Curtis & Rogers Design Group, should the Administration not be able to successfully
negotiate a contract with the top-ranked firm.
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