2000-23930 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23930
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
GRAPillC DESIGN SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE NOVEMBER 2, 1999 GENERAL OBLIGATION (GO) BOND PROJECT
NO.7, FOR ARCHITECTURAUENGINEERING SERVICES TO DEVELOP DESIGN,
AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL
GARDEN RENOVATION AND EXPANSION; AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP-RANKED
FIRM OF CURTIS & ROGERS DESIGN STUDIO TO DEVELOP DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROPOSED FACILITY; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE SECOND
RANKED FIRM OF JUDSON & PARTNERS, 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 24, 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 11, 2000, and unanimously voted to
recommend negotiations with the top-ranked firm, Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, and with the second-ranked
firm of Judson & Partners, 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
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio and with the second-ranked firm of Judson & Partners, Inc. should the
Administration not be able to successfully negotiate a contract with the top-ranked firm.
ATTEST:
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FIRM PROFILE
Curtis + Rogers was formed, with the purpose of
providing quality Landscape Architectural and Planning
services. The firm, founded in 1991 by Aida M.
Curtis and Richard H. Rogers. The foundation of
our practice is a commitment to quality projects and
providing client satisfaction.
Prior to forming the Studio, the partners, Ms. Curtis
and Mr. Rogers worked together for several years in the
Florida office of Sasaki Associates, Inc.. Mr. Rogers
wos the Principal in Charge of their Florida Office.
Ms. Curtis was an Associate, a project manager and
Director of Computer Information Systems. Collectively
they have experience in a variety of project types
ranging from parks-recreational, urban-public, large
scale residential, commercial, institutional and mixed-
use. By being a part of this multi-disciplinary
organization, they developed a strong respect for the
role of different disciplines within a project.
Curtis and Rogers Design Studio, Inc. is hispanic/
female-owned firm, and has been certified by
numerous public agencies.
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Corp. No. S89127) and are licensed by the Florida
Department of Professional Regulation to practice
Landscape Architecture (license no. LC-C000241).
Both, Ms. Curtis and Mr. Rogers are registered
landscape architects in the State of Florida.
Curtis + Rogers Design Studio is fluent in current
technology. We are able to produce text, spreadsheets,
drawings, graphics and photography in both hardcopy
and digital formats. Their Principals personal familiarity
with all programs, which allows for their direct
interaction in projects.
Recent completed projects in which the principals
of the firm have been involved in include: Carnival
Cruise Unes Corporate Headquarters, American
Airlines Arena, Miami international Airport Central
Boulevard, .
Projects in progress include: U.S. Federal Courthouse,
Miami, Parrot Jungle at Watson Island, The Charles
Deering Estate revised Master Plan,
American Airlines Arena
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PROPOSE RS--GUALlFICA TION STATEMENT
Page 1 of 4
PROJECT NUMBER: RFQ No. 41-99/00
PROJECT NAME: Miami Beach Botanical Garden Renovation
FIRM NAME (AS SHOWN ON CORPORATE SEAL):
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, Inc.
ADDRESS OF PROPOSED OFFICE IN CHARGE:
2982 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
TElEPHONE NO.: (305)442-1774
FACSIMILE NO.: (305) 445-9488
INDICATE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED ON THIS PROJECT
APPLICANT
SERVICES OFFERED FL. STATE LICENSE CORPORATE CHARTER MINORITY CERTIFICATION
LANDSCAPE LC-COOO241 S89127 WBE
AROiITEOURE -
PROPOSED CONSULTANTS
SERVICES OFFERED NAME OF CONSULTANT FL. STATE CORPORATE MINORITY
LICENSE CHARTER CERTIFICATlO
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ARCHITECTURE Zyscovich, Inc. M- M40936
COO1431
STRUCTURAL Donnell, Duquesne & Albaisa 1306 L08168 HBE
ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL, Basulto & Associates 6722 P9300006637 HBE
ElEORICAl AND 0
PLUMBING
ENGINEERING
CIVil ENGINEERING/ Milian, Swain & Associates 5460 K58420 HBE
COASTAL PERMITTING
HORTICULTURAL Lisa Hammer N/A N/A
CONSULTANT
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WORKLOAD FOR APPUCANT 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. principals and technical staff in the finn (exdudingstaff
drafting/CADD operator personnel and Consultants). --
Projects Fees on Hold Fees Remaining
North Shore Park $ 50,000
North Shore Open Space Park $ 54,000
Lummus Park $ 45,000
South Pointe Park $160,000
Pinetree Park $ 6500
u.S. Federal Courthouse $ 68,200
Parrot Jungle and Gardens - Watson Island $160,000
Miami Riverfront Redevelopment - $ 37,500
Deering Estate Master Plan Update - $ 47,000
Southwest Kendall Park Master Plan $ 14,000
Amelia Earhart Park $ 44,160
Miami Beach Baywalk $ 8,400
Central Boulevard Renovation $320,000
Parkland Elementary School $ 3,500
South Broward High School $ 26,950
Grand Flamingo $ 23,000
TOTAL FEES: $744,060 $324,150
TOTAl PERSONS (principal & Tech_ Stoff): 2 PRINCIPAlS 3 TECHNICAL STAFF
PROPOSERS QUAL1F1CA TION STATEMENT
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PROPOSERS QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
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SPECIFIC RELATED EXPERIENCE ( Projects of comparable type, size and complexity):
Projed Contad Person location Construdion Completion Phase.
T elephone/ Cost Date
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AlTON ROAD KEVIN SMITH ALTON ROAD $225,000 SEPTEMBER NA
MEDIANS (305)673-7730 MIAMI BEACH 1996
4111 STREET KEVIN SMITH 41 sf STREET $115,000 DECEMBER PHASE 1
MIDDLE BEACH (305)673-7730 MIAMI BEACH 1996
BEAUTlFICA T'N
LUMMUS PARK KEVIN SMITH MIAMI BEACH $836,000 FEBRUARY NA
(305)673-7730 2000
MASTER PLAN KEVI~ SMITH MIAMI BEACH $13,500,000 1996 - NA
FOR BOND (305)673-7730
IMPROVEMENT
SITES
NORTH SHORE KEVIN SMITH MIAMI BEACH $1 ,500,000 2000 NA
PARK (305}O73-773@ - -
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NORTH SHORE KEVIN SMITH MIAMI BEACH $1,000,000 2001 NA
OPEN SPACE (305)673-7730
PARK
PINETREE PARK KEVIN SMITH MIAMI BEACH $227,000 2000 NA
(305)673-7730
SOUTH POINT KEVIN SMITH MIAMI BEACH $900,000 1996 NA
PARK (305)673-7730
MIAMI BEACH KEVIN SMITH MIAMI BEACH $2,100,000 1999 NA
BOTANICAL (305)673-7730
GARDEN
MIAMI BEACH KEVIN SMITH MIAMI BEACH NA 2000 NA
STREETSCAPE (305)673-7730
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I KEY PERSONNEL OF PROPOSED TEAM TO BE USED ON THIS PROJECT ·
Name Discipline of_License/ Training City of Residence
Applicants Principal(s) in Charge
Aida M. Curtis, ASLA Landscape Armitedul'8 Coral Gables, Florida
Richard H. Rogers, FASlA L.andsccpe Arc:hitedul'8 Miami, Florida
Professional! Technical Staff Discipline of License/ Training City of Residence
Esperanza Kelly, ASLA Landsmpe Arc:hitedul'8 Miami,FIorida
Jean C. lee Landsmpe Armitedul'8 Miami Shores, Florida
.Jessica Jerez Londscnpe Architedure Miami, Florida
Consultant(s) Discipline of License/ T raining_ City of Residence
"P-i-incipal(s) in Charge - -
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Bernard Zyscovich, AlA Architedure Miami, Florida
Aida M Albaisa, PE Strudurol Engineering Miami, Florida
Arsenio Milian, P.E. Civil Engineering Miami, Florida
Rene Basulto, P.E. MEP Engineering Miami, Florida
Lisa Hammer Horticultural Consultant Homestead, Fl
Consultant(s) Discipline of LicensefT raining City of Residence
Professional/ Technical Staff
Ramon R. Donnell, P.E. Strudural Engineering Miami, Florida
Pedro J. Duquesne, P.E. Strudural Engineering Miami, Florida
Emesto G. Wong, P.E. Strudural Engineering Miami, Florida
Leonardo Rodriquez, P.E. Strudural Engineering Miami, Florida
Aaron E. Buchler, P.E. Civil Engineer Miami, Florida
Jose Martinez Mechanical Engineer Miami, Florida
Charles Yost Eledrical Engineer Miami, Florida
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LUMMUS PARK
Miamt~ Florida
Description
Lummus Park a 32 acre park, located
in the heart of the world renowned
Art Deco District is being renovated
as a passive park as part of the
Miami Beach Parks Improvement Bonds.
The improvements include a "state of
the art" irrigation system, new and
renovated restroom facilities, upgrade of
site furnishings, ADA compliance and
the restoration of the "historic" Coconut
grove canopy.
J ervices
Site planning, playgroung design as well
as planting and irrigation. With Bermello,
Ajamil & Partners.
Cost $ 836,000
Date Construction completed in February 2000
Oient City of Miami Beach
Department of Parks Recreation and Cul-
ture
Kevin Smith
(305) 673-7730
MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN
Miami Beach, Florida
Description The City of Miami Beach established the
Mayor's Ad Hoc Garden and Conservatory
Committee for the purpose of addressing
issues at the Botanical Garden. This com-
mittee proposed a series of initiatives that
addressed a conservatory which had been
condemned by the building department,
and a vision for an enhancement of the
plant collection and a more effective use of
the garden as an educational asset.
Jervim Development of a site plan that reflects the
vision of the committee. Preparation of
illustrative drawings. With E. N. Bechamps
& Associates and Suzanne Martinson.
Cost $ 12,000 (C + R only)
Date Completed 1999
Client City of Miami Beach
Department of Parks, Recreation and Cul-
ture
Kevin Smith
(305) 673-7730
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PARROT JUNGLE & GARDENS AT
WATSON ISLAND
Miami, Florida
Description
Services
Cost
Date
Client
The 50 year old Parrot Jungle and
Gardens, an animal attraction theme park
and botanical garden, is moving to a
new and larger home on Watson Island.
The site design consists of the creation of
extensive land forms, streams, waterfalls,
lagoons and swamps in a variety of native
and exotic plant environments. The work
includes the preservation, relocation and
importation of large plant material.
Paving, grading, aquascapes, site furnish-
ings, planting and irrigation design. With
Hakki Koroglu.
$ 27,000,000 total project/$ 3,500,000
C + R direct responsibility
Construction 2000-2001
Parrot Jungle & Gardens at Watson Island
Miami, Florida
Dr. Bern Levine
(305) 461-2053
SHERATON BAL HARBOUR BEACH
RESORT
Bal Harbour, Florida
Description
Services
Cost
Date
Client
Landscape architectural services for the
renovation of a 3.5 acre Beach Resort
in Bal Harbour. The project includes
multiple swimming pools, tennis courts,
waterfalls, fish ponds, natural and artificial
rock work, garden buildings as well as
a major restaurant. Challenges included
building the project in four months, while
keeping the hotel functioning, as well
as meeting all requirements necessary
to obtain State and local environmental
permits.
Construction Documents through Con-
struction Administration for planting, irri-
gation, hardscapes and drainage. With
Sasaki Associates.
$ 12,000,000 construction cost.
Completed 1996
ITT Sheraton Corporation
777 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10604
Paul McGowan
(914) 640-8370
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MASTER PLAN FOR PARK BOND
IMPROVEMENT SITES
Miami Beach, Florida
Description
Services
Cost
Date
Client
Master planning, and design guideline
development for 20 parks as part of
a 15 Million Dollar Bond Improvement
Program. Parks ranged in size from 0.5
acres to 34 acres, with both active and
passive recreational components. The
process included the receipt of and
response to public input.
Site inventory and analysis" conceptual
and final plans, cost estimating, design
guidelines and implementation schedules.
$ 15,000,000 (Bond Issue)
Completed in 1996
City of Miami Beach
Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Culture
Kevin Smith
(305) 673-7730
DEERING ESTATE AT OLD CUTLER -
MASTER PLAN
Miami, Florida
Description
Services
Cost
Date
Client
The existing Charles Deering Estate
property is being enlarged by the acquisi-
tion of two parcels. The property now
encompasses 425 acres of pristine natural,
historical and archaeological features.
The recreational program for the estate
includes a variety of interpretive trails,
picnicking, fishing and canoe launching
facilites. Particular challenges include
balancing environmentally sensitive land
with the needs of the neighboring
residential community while providing
public access to Biscayne Bay.
Master planning, historical, archeological
environmental interpretation, and public
facilitation.
$ N/A
To be completed 2000
Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation
Deportment
Amy Wolf
(305) 755-7887
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U. S. FEDERAL COURTHOUSE
Miamt~ Florida
Description
Services
Cost
Date
Client
The Project sits on two downtown city
blocks adjacent to the existing Federal
Court buildings. 80% of the site is open
space. The area immediately adjacent
to the building is a lawn with seating at
the perimeter. Between the lawn and the
street is a perimeter of vegetation 90-30
feet in width. This area is to become an
urban arboretum consisting of subtropical
trees and palms. Public access is available
throughout the site.
Design of pavement, grading, planting,
irrigation, site furniture and integration of
public art. With ARQ/HOK architects.
$ 2,000,000 (C+R portion only)
Construction 2001
General Services AdMinistration
Atlanta, Georgia
Tim Blair
ARQ/HOK
(305) 372-1812
CENTRAL BOULEVARD WIDENING
AND RENOVATION
Miamt~ Florida
DCS(fiPtion
Services
COJ.t
Date
Client
Virtually the entire existing roadway into
Miami International Airport is being
removed and replaced. The work consists
of the creation of a tropical landscape
environment in concert with the demands
of vehicular movement, storm water
management and maintaining access to
the airport. The landscape will be
palms and tropical foliage and flowering
trees providing an unmistakable image
of Miami.
Planting, irrigation and site lighting design
and Documents. With ICF Kaiser and
Parsons Brinckerhoff.
$ 9,500,000 (Landscape)
Completion of construction 2003
Miami-Dade County Aviation Deportment
Chuck Bassil
(305) 876-0666
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Supplemental Information to Relevant I
Experience
Project: Lummus Pork Project: Moster Plan for Park Bond
Improvement Sites
$44,000 Total Fees (C + R):
Total Fees (C + R): $ 73,860
City of Miami Beach Client: City of Miami Beach
Deftt. of Parks & Recreation &
Client: Cu ture Department of Parks Recre-
Kevin Smith ation and Culture
305-673-7730 Kevin Smith
(305) 673-7730
Cost of Constmction $ 840,242/$ 836,000
Estimatedl ActuaL- Cost of Constmelion $ 13,500,0001$ N/A
Estimatedl ActuaL'
Project: Miami Beach Botanical
Garden Project: Deering Estate at Old Cutler -
Master Plan
Total Fee, (C + R): $ 12,000 Total Fees (C + R):
$ 61 ,500
Client: City of Miami Beach
Deportment of Parks Client: Miami-Dade County Parks &
Recreation and Culture Recreation Department
Kevin Smith Amy Wolf
(305)673-7730 (305) 755-7887
Cost of Constmelion $ 900,0001$ N/A Cost of Constnkotion $ N/N$ N/A
Estimatedl ActuaL, EJlimated/ ActuaL,
Project: Parrot Jungle and Gardens at Project: U. S. Federal Courthouse
Watson Island
Total Fees (C + R): $ 121,933
Total Fees (C + R): $ 265,500
Client: General Services Administro-
Client: Parrot Jungle and Gardens at tion
Watson Island Atlanta, Georgia
Miami, Florida Tim Blair
Bern Levine ARQ/HOK
(305) 461-2053 (305) 372-1812
Cost of Constmelion $ 3,500,000 (C+R)/$ N/A Cost of Constmction $ 2,000,000/$ N/A
Estimated/ActuaL' E,otimated/ ActuaL'
P"!jeel: Sheraton Bal Harbour Beach P"!ject: Central Boulevard Widening
Resort and Renovation
Total Fees (C + R): $ 40,000 Total Fees (C + R): $ 385,000
Client: lIT Sheraton Corporation Client: Miami-Dade County Aviation
777 Westchester Avenue Deportment
Whiie Plains, NY 10604 Chuck Bassil
Paul McGowan (305) 876.0666
(914) 640.8370 Cost of Constmction
$ 9,500,000/$ N/A
Cost of Constmelion $ 12,000,000/$ 12,000,000 Estimated/ActuaL'
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Relevant Projects - City of Miami Beach
ALTON ROAD MEDIANS
Miami Bead), Florida
I LUMMUS PARK
Miami Beach, Florida
Description
The work consists of new planting and
irrigation for six blocks of the Alton
Road Medians.
Expected beginning of Construction
fall 1996
Landscape Architectural services for
Design Development and Construction
Documents.
S mices
Total Fee
$ 16,750 (C+R)
Construction Cost $ 215,000/ $225,000
Est./ Actual
Date
Client
Construction Documents completed
September 1, 1996
City of Miami Beach
Department of Parks, Recreation &
Culture
Kevin Smith, Director
(305) 673-7730
41 st STREET MIDDLE BEACH BEAUTIFI-
C';TTION
Miami Bead), Florida
Description
The work includes new sidewalks,
planting and irrigation, between Alton
Road and Jefferson Avenue.
Landscape Architectural services for
Design Development, through Con-
struction Administration. Curtis +
Rogers has been responsible for
design development, cost estimating,
construction documents, permitting and
construction administration for the
implementation of the first phase.
Schematic Designs were provided by
Savino & Miller Design Studio, sub-
consultants to Curtis + Rogers.
S mices
Total Fee $ 20,000
Construction Cost $ 125,000/ $115,000
Est./ Actual
Date December 1996 - Phase I
Client
City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
Ms. Jackie Gonzalez
Middle Beach Coordinator
(305) 673-7505
Description
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Total Fee
This 32 acre pork, located in the
Art Deco District is being renovated
utilizing Parks Improvement Bonds.
Improvements include a "state of
the art" irrigation system, renovated
restroom facilities, site fumishings,
ADA compliance and the restoration
of the "historic" Coconut canopy.
Site planning, playgroung design as
well os planting and irrigation. With
Bermello, Ajamil & Partners.
$ 43,400 (C+R)
Construction Cost $ 836,000
Est./ Actual
Date
Client
Construction completed in February
2000
City of Miami Beach
Department of Parks Recreation and
Culture
Kevin Smith
(305) 673-7730
MASTER PLAN FOR PARK BOND
IMPROVEMMENT SITES
Miami Beach, Flonda
Description
S mices
Total Fee
Master planning, and design guide-
lines for 20 parks as part of a
Bond Improvement Program. Parks
ranged from 0.5 acres to 34 acres,
both active and passive. The process
included the receipt of and response
to public input.
Site inventory, conceptual plans, cost
estimates, design guidelines and
implementation schedules.
$ 73,860 (C+R)
Construction Cos4 13,500,000/N/A
Est./ Actual
Date
Client
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Completed in 1996
City of Miami Beach
Dept.of Parks, Recreation and Culture
Kevin Smith
(305) 673-7730
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NORTH SHORE PARK
Miami Beach, Florida
Description
Landscape architectural services for the
implementation of the North Shore Pork
Moster Plan (also by C+R).
The 7.8 acre pork will contain a
renovated tennis center with hydro-
tennis courts, new community center,
a multipurpose athletic field complex,
renovated basketball courts, a fully
accessible playground facility and a
pedestrian promenade.
Site planning, pedestrian walks and
plazas, court and field construction,
playground design, planting and
irrigation.C+R with Bermello, Ajamil
& Partners.
$ 52,000 (C + R)
Smices
Total Fee
Construction Cost $ 1,500,000/N/A
Est.! Actual
Date Documents completed 2000
Gent City of Miami Beach
Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Kevin Smith, Director
(305) 673-7730
NORTH SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK
Miami Beach, Flonda
Description
Services for implementation of the
North Shore Open Space Park Moster
Plan (also by C+R). The improvements
include selective clearing of exotic plant
materials and the restoration of a
unified coastal hammock . Trails and
interpretive walkways willbe added to
complement the environmental educa-
tion component ofthis park.
Senices
Design through construction supervi-
sion for trails, walkways, natural area
restoration, planting and irrigation.
With Bermello, Ajamil & Partners
Total Fee
$ 50,000 (C+R)
Construction Cost $ 1,000,000/N/A
Est./ Actual
Date
Construction in 2001
City of Miami Beach
Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Kevin Smith
(305) 673-7730
Client
I PINETREE PARK
Miami Beach, Florida
Description
Renovation and improvements for
the implementation of the Pinetree
Park master Plan (also by C+R).
Financed by a city bond program
including parking, walkways, sig-
nage, irrigation and planting incor-
porating native plants.
S mices
Site planning, construction docu-
ments for planting and irrigation,
with Bermello, Ajamil & Partners.
$ 6,789
Total Fee
Construction Cost $230,000/$227,000
Est./ Actual
Date
2000
Client City of Miami Beach, Dept. of Parks,
Recreation and Culture
Kevin Smith
(305) 673-7730
SOUTH POINTE PARK
Miami Beach, Florida
Description
This project provided a master plan
for renovation and improvements to
the.park based on dialogue with city
staff and the community Done as a
part of a city wide park bond pro-
gram.
Master planning, with public input,
conceptual plan and estimated cost
Services
Total Fee
$73,860 (all parks)
Construction Cost $900,000/NA
Est./ Actual
Date 1996
Gent City of Miami Beach
Dept.of Parks, Recreation and Culture
Kevin Smith
(305) 673-7730
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MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN
Miami Beach, Florida
I MIAMI BEACH STREETSCAPE
Miami Beach, Florida
Description
The City of Miami Beach established the
Mayor's Ad Hoc Garden and Conserva-
tory Committee for the purpose of
addressing issues at the Botanical
Garden. This committee proposed
a series of initiatives that addressed
a conservatory which had been
condemned by the building department,
and a vision for an enhancement
of the plant collection and a more
effective use of the garden as an
educational asset.
Services
Development of a site plan that reflects
the vision of the committee. Prepara-
tion of illustrative drawings. With E. N.
Bechamps & Associates and Suzanne
Martinson.
$ 12,000 (C + R only)
Total Fee
COllstroctiOll Cost $ 2,100,000
Est./ A"tual
Date Completed 1999
Client City of Miami Beach
Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Kevin Smith, Director
(305) 673-7730
Description
S mices
Total Fee
Assistance to the City of Miami
Beach in preparing illustrative mate-
rial of street sections, plantin.9 light-
ing, parking, paving and traffic
calming. The deliverables included
mounted rendered boards, letter
sized illustrations for handouts ond
digital copies of 011 work.
Rendered drawings in pion and sec-
tion.
$ 27,860 (C+R)
COllstroctiOll Cost $ N/ A
Est./ Actual
Date
Client
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City of Miami Beach
Depatment of Planning
Janet Gavarrete
(305)673-7010
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AIDA M. CURTIS, ASLA
Landscape Architect
Principal I
Ms. Curtis has 17 years of experience on a variety
of project types including park design, urban design
and corporate/commercial design. Ms. Curtis' strong
management and technical skills have produced many
outstanding projects. She has worked on a number of
multidisciplinary teams and has been responsible for
producing complex bid packages.
Ms. Curtis is committed to utilizing the state of the art
technology including CADD, project management and
cost estimating software throughout project design and
implementation. Prior to forming the Design Studio,
Ms. Curtis was project manager and CADD Director for
the Coral Gables office of Sasaki Associates.
Currently, Ms. Curtis is serving as the Project Manager
for the South Dade Greenways, 194 miles of multi-
purpose trails and the Implementation of a $15
million bond improvement program for the City of
Miami Beach's parks. In addition, Ms. Curtis continues
to be involved as general Landscape Architectural
Consultant to Miami-Dade County Parks Department,
and the City of Miami Beach.
Parks/ Recreational Experience
Amelia Earhart Sportsplex; Miami-Dade County, FL
. Cypress Park; Coral Springs, Florida
Deering Estate at Cutler Master Plan Update;
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Florida International University- Multi-purpose Sta-
dium; Miami, Florida
Lummus Park; Miami Beach, Florida
Master Planning for Bond Program Parks; Miami
Beach, Florida
North Shore Open Space Pork; Miami Beach, FL
North Shore Pork; Miami Beach, Florida
South ridge Athletic Facility; Miami, Florida
. Sugar Sand Pork; Boca Raton, Florida
. Sawgrass Regional Park; Coral Springs, Florida
Public/ U man Expenence
. Alton Rood Median Enhancements; Miami Beach,
Florida
American Airlines Arena; Miami, Florida
. Campbell Drive Interchange; Homestead, Florida
. Carol City-North Dade District Station; Carol City,
Florida
Davie Police, Fire & EMS Facility; Miami, Florida
. 1-95 HOV Lanes; Delray Beach, Florida
Miami Beach Public Baywalk; Miami Beach, FL
Miami International Airport; Miami, Florida
.Central Boulevard Improvements
.Cargo Building 2224
. Opa-Locka Airport Landscape Improvements
Orlando Centroplex; Orlando, Florida
Parrot Jungle and Gardens @ Watson Island;
Miami, Florida
. Tri-rail Cypress Creek Station; Ft. Lauderdale, FL
. U.S. Federal Courthouse; Miami, Florida
Additional Clients
Portofino Group
. Carnival Cruise Lines
. Sallie Mae
. ITT Sheraton
Palm Beach County School Board
Broward County School Board
Professional Credentials
. Registered Landscape Architect in the State of
Florida, LA 0001330
Member of the American Society of Landscape
Architects
Member Association of Women Architects and
Engineers, Director
ASLA Certificate of Honor for Excellence in the
Study of Landscape Architecture.
. Texas A & M University, Bachelor of Science in
Landscape Architecture.
Empk?Yment
. 1991- Present Curtis + Rogers Design Studio;
Principal
. 1984- 1991 Sasaki Associates, Inc.; Associate-
Landscape Architect
1983- 1984 Henderson, Rosenberg, Scully-
Landscape Architect
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RICHARD H. ROGERS, FASLA
Landscape Architect
Principal I
Mr. Rogers' professional experience spans over forty
years. His experience in physical planning, site
design, and construction includes public, recreational,
institutional and private projects. He has worked
throughout the United States os well as parts of
Europe and the Middle-east. Several of these projects
have received national design awards and are widely
recognized as models for the profession. Mr. Rogers
has been recently inducted as a fellow to the American
Society of Landscape Architects.
Prior to forming the Design Studio Mr. Rogers
was a Managing and Design Principal of Sasaki
Associates. Corporate roles at Sasaki included Director
of Landscape Architectural Services, the Executive
Committee and Member of the Board of Directors.
In 1984 he moved to Miami Florida to became the
Principal in Charge of the Coral Gables office. His
role at Curtis + Rogers, is of Principal in Charge of 011
design aspects of the projects.
Parks/ Recreational Experience
A.D. Barnes Park; Miami-Dade County, Florida
Amelia Earhart Park; Miami-Dade County, Florida
. Bear Cut Observation Tower; Miami-Dade
County, Florida
Doral Pork; Miami-Dade County, Florida
. Florida International University - Multi-purpose Sta-
dium; Miami, Florida
Ives Estate Park; Miami, Florida
. Lakes by the Bay Park; Miami-Dade County, FL
. Master Planning for Bond Program Parks; Miami
Beach, Florida
. Metro Zoo; Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens; Miami Beach,
Florida
The Parrot Jungle and Gardens of Watson Island;
Miami, Florida
. Sugar Sand Park; Boca Raton, Florida
Publit/ Urban ExperienaJ
. American Airlines Arena; Miami, Florida
Atlantic Avenue Beautification; Delroy Beach, FL
. Miami Beach Streetscape; Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Intemational Airport - Central Boulevard
Improvements
. Orlando Centroplex; Orlando, Florida
St. Petersburg Pier; St. Petersburg, Florida
U. S. Federal Courthouse; Miami, Florida
South Miami Downtown Beautification; South
Miami, Florida
41" Street Middle Beach Beautification; Miami
Beach, Florida
Additional Clients
. Carnival Cruise Lines
Disney World
. ITT Sheraton Corporation
Portofino Group
Sallie Mae
. Swire Properties
. The Graham Companies
Prifessional Credentials
Registered Landscape Architect in the State of
Florida
. Certified by the Council of Landscape Architec
tural Registration Boards
. Fellow of the American Society of Landscape
Architects
President of the Boston Society of Landscape
Architects, 1971-72
. Jacob Weidenman Prize in Landscape Architec-
ture, Harvard University
Landscape Architectural Project Organization pub-
lished by the American Society of Landscape Archi-
tects
. Rooftop Development published by the Landscape
Architecture Foundation
Harvard University, Graduate School of Design,
Master of Landscape Architecture
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Science in
Landscape Architecture
Emp~ment
1991-Present Curtis + Rogers Design
Studio, Inc.; Principal
1960-1991 Sasaki Associates, Inc.; Principal
Landscape Architect
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ESPERANZA M. KELLY, ASLA
Landscape Architect
Ms. Kelly has 13 years of experience in design
and construction. She has worked on many public
and private projects throughout South Florida. Her
experience includes a variety of project type such
as park design, corporate/commercial design and
urban design. She has experience working with
many municipalities such as Florida De;:)Ortment of
Transportation, City of Miami, City of Miami Beach,
Broward County School Board, Miami-Dade County
and Palm Beach County School Boord.
Ms. Kelly is proficient in the use of Autocad and
other programs for the use of construction documents,
presentation drawings, specifications and estimating.
She has experience in coordination of projects from
design to construction documentation and construction
administration.
Prior to working with Curtis + Rogers Design Studio
she was Project Manager and Estimator for Vila
and Son Landscaping Corp., 0 local Landscape
Contractor.
Ms. Kelly has extensive experience in site and
construction administration.
Parks/ Recreational Experience
Deering Estate at Cutler Moster Plan Update;
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Doral Meadows Pork; Miami-Dade County, Florida
Doral Park; Miami-Dade County, Florida
Lakes by the Boy; Miami-Dade County, Florida
. Lummus Park; Miami Beach, Florida
. Moster Planning for Bond Program Parks; Miami
Beach, Florida
Pine Tree Park; Miami Beach, Florida
. Sereno Lakes Pork; Miami-Dade County, Florida
South Ridge Athletic Facility; Miami-Dade County,
Florida
Public/Urban Experience
. 41st Street Beautification; Miami Beach, Florida
. Alton Rood Median Enhancements; Miami Beach,
Florida
American Airlines Arena; Miami, Florida
. Davie Police & EMS Facility; Davie, Florida
Florida Turnpike and Campbell Drive Interchange;
Miami-Dade County, Florida
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1-95 HOV Lanes; Delroy Beach, Florida
. Miami Beach Streetscapes; Miami Beach, Florida
Parrot Jungle and Gardens at Watson Island;
Miami, Florida
Construction E:..perien,-e
. City of Miami Tree Replacement Project; Miami, FL
. Country Walk Patio Homes; Miami-Dade County,
Florida
. Country Walk Redevelopment; Miami-Dade
County, Florida
. FAU Educational Building; Boca Raton, Florida
FDOT Coral Gables; Coral Gables, Florida
FDOT Crandon Boulevard; Key Biscayne, Florida
. FDOT SR 836 Interchange; Miami-Dade County,
Florida
Key Biscayne Neighborhood; Key Biscayne, Florida
Key Biscayne Trees; Key Biscayne, Florida
. SFWMD-Bayan Park; Miami, Florida
. SR 826 Phase III, North Miami Beach, Florida
. State School W; Miami, Florida
U. S. Coast Guard; Miami-Dade County, Florida
Prifessional Credentials
South Florida Horticultural Society Silver Medal
Tropica 90
Florida International University, Masters of Land-
scape Architecture
North Carolina State University, Bachelor of Envi-
ronmental Design in Landscape Architecture
Emp"?Yment
1995-Present Curtis + Rogers Design Studio, Inc.,
Landscape Architect
. 1992- 1995 Vila and Son Landscaping Corp.,
Estimator/Project Manager
. 1990-1992 M. A. Suarez and Associates, Inc.,
CADD Manager
. 1 988-1990 City of Miami Public Works Depart-
ment, Landscape Architect
. 1987-1988 Land Architeks, Landscape Architect
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JESSICA A. JEREZ
Landscape Designer
Ms. Jerez has 5 years of experience on a variety
of projects. She has worked on public and private
projects throughout South Florida. Prior to working
with Curtis and Rogers Design Studio she was assistant
project manager for Action Landscape and Design,
Inc., a local design-built company.
Ms. Jerez has experience in site inspedion and
site administration.
Parks/ Recreational E>.perience
. A. D. Barnes Park; Miami-Dade County, Florida
Amelia Earhart Park; Miami-Dade County, Florida
Bear Cut Observation Tower; Miami-Dade County,
Florida
Deering Estate at Cutler Moster Plan Update;
Miami-Dade County, Florida
. Doral Park; Miami-Dade County, Florida
Lakes by the Boy; Miami-Dade County, Florida
. Lummus Park; Miami Beach, Florida
. Miami Beach Botanical Gardens; Miami Beach, FL
North Shore Pork; Miami Beach, Florida
Pinetree Park; Miami Beach, Florida
. Rock Island Park; North Lauderdale, Florida
. South Dade Greenways; Miami-Dade County, FL
Southwest Kendall Pork, Miami, Florida
The Parrot Jungle & Gardens of Watson Island;
Miami, Florida
Public/Urban E:.perien,'C
. American Airlines Arena; Miami, Florida
BC Parking Lots; Miami, Florida
Coral City-North Dade District Station; Coral City
Florida
1-95 HaY Lanes; Miami-Dade County, Florida
. Miami International Airport - Central Boulevard
Improvements; Miami, Florida
. South Miami Heights Fire Rescue Station; South
Miami, Florida
SR 836 Toll Plaza; Miami, Florida
. U. S. Federal Courthouse; Miami, Florida
Corporate/ Commercial
. 501 Washington Avenue; Miami Beach, Florida
Basketball Properties Limited Parking Lots; Miami,
Florida
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Bell Haven Public Housing; Miami, Florida
Brickell Premier; Miami, Florida
Carnival Cruise Lines; Miami, Florida
. Edgewater Apartments; Miami, Florida
. Grand Flamingo (aka Morton Towers); Miami
Beach, Florida
Harbour Centre Office Building; Aventura, FL
. Mistral Towers Condo; Miami Beach, Florida
. Portofino Baywalk; Miami Beach, Florida
. Seneca Industrial Pork; Hallandale, Florida
. SSDI South; Miami Beach, Florida
. The Bentley; Miami Beach, Florida
Educational/ Institutional E>.perience
Ado Merritt Middle School; Miami-Dade County,
Florida
Florida International University - Parking Garage;
Miami, Florida
Nathan B. Young Elementary School; Broward
County, Florida
Prrifessional Credentials
Notional Hispanic Scholarship Award
Minority Leadership Award
University of Florida, Bachelor of Landscape Archi-
tecture
Empk!Yment
1 998-Present
1998
1997-1998
1995- 1997
1994- 1995
1994
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, Inc.
Action Landscape and Design Inc.
O'Leary Design Associates
Corral/Howard and Associates
O'Leary Design Associates
Rosenberg Design Group/laura
LLerena & Associates
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JEAN C. LEE
Landscape Architect
Ms. Lee has 7 years of experience on a variety
of project types including park planning, large
3cale commercial/residential development and urban
planning. She possesses extensive knowledge of South
Florida ecology and horticulture.
Ms. Lee is proficient in the use of Autocad for the
production of construction documents, presentation
plans, specifications and detailing. She is experienced
in coordination of large projects through the
design, documentation and construction administration
processes.
Parks/ Recreational Expen"ence
. Miami Beach Walk from Lummus Park to 21 SI
Street, City of Miami Beach
. Bear Cut Preserve-Master's Thesis Project; Miami-
Dade County, Florida
South Dade Planning Charrette; Homestead, FL
Public/ U roan Expenen.:e
American Airlines Arena; Miami, Florida
Brickell Avenue Landscape Improvements; Miami,
Florida
. Miami International Airport, Central Boulevard;
Miami, Florida
U. S. Federal Coutthouse; Miami, Florida
Educational/lnstitl/tional Experience
Florida International University - Parking Garage,
Miami, Florida
. Florida International University - Wertheim Con
servatory, Miami, Florida
. Johnson & Wales Culinary University; North
Miami, Florida
Corporate/ Commercial E.-.:pen"ence
. Blue Lake Corporate Park, Boca Raton, Florida
Tiburon Estates, Naples, Florida
Ritz Carlton Naples Golf Lodge, Naples, Florida
Citibank Branch Office, Coral Gables, Florida
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Miscellaneous Experience
. Grand Flamingo Apartments, Miami Beach, FL
. South Pointe Condominium, Miami Beach, Florida
Prqfessional Credentials
. ASLA Student Chapter - Certificate of Honor.
. Florida International University, Master of Land
scape Architecture, Miami, FL
. University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Envi
ronmental Horticulture
EmpWyment
1999- Present
1995- 1999
1993- 1995
1992- 1993
Curtis + Rogers Design Studio
Bradshaw, Gill & Associates, Inc.
Corral/Howard Collaborative
Savino & Miller Design Studio
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Miami Beach Convention Center - Addition
Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Ms
WoIfsonian FOlIldation
Portofino Headquarter Building
Joe's Stone Crab - Parking Addition
City of Miami Beach Police Station & Parking Facility
Co!!ins & 13tt.lStreet Parking Garage
L'Excellence Condominium Apartments
Netherland Hotel - Addition
Mirason Condominium Apartments
Mar De Plata Condominium Apartments
Block Tower Apartments
Fontainbleau Hotel Addition
South Beach Cinema
Performing Ms Center
Lincoln Theater
555 Washington Avenue (Office & Parking)
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. ~\ J -00
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
Lawrence A. Levy \ \V
City Manager ~
DATE: May 24, 2000
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 Miami Beach Botanical Garden Renovation
and Expansion; and Authorizing the City Administration to Enter into
Negotiations with the Top-Ranked Firm of Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, Inc.
to Develop Design and Construction Documents for the Proposed Facility and
Authorizing the Administration to Negotiate with the Second Ranked Firm of
Judson & Partners, Inc. Should the Administration Not Be Able to Successfully
Negotiate a Contract with the Top Ranked Firm.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
ANAL YSIS:
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 constructionlbidding 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
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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 will be made up of an Architect and Landscape Architect each with demonstrated
knowledge and extensive experience in tropical botanical gardens and experienced in the design and
construction ofbotanicallhorticultural conservatories indicative of South Florida and its related use
in the 21 st Century. The team will work together for correct siting of the new buildings, exterior
rooms, evaluation and design of existing buildings and evaluation of interior spaces as they relate
to natural lighting.
The design will include complete renovation of the Botanical Garden grounds, buildings, patio
space and loggia areas, taking into consideration the existing master plan. Improvements are to
include replacement of existing conservatory, reconfiguration of indoor and outdoor spaces, creation
of a performing arts stage and seating area compatible with the botanical garden, additional
botanically diverse landscaping, irrigation, pedestrian walkways, site furnishings and building
improvements, including bringing all aspects of the facility into compliance with ADA requirements.
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
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio
Daphne I. Gurri Architecture
Judson & Partners, Inc.
Swanke Hayden Connell Architects
Letter to Commission (LTC) No. 41-2000, dated March 22, 2000 established an Evaluation
Committee consisting of the following individuals:
Claire Tomlin, Executive Director of the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens Conservancy
Victor Varela, GO Bond Project Oversight Committee Member
Kevin Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
Charles Buckles, Senior Plan Designer
Kent Bonde, Redevelopment Coordinator
Kevin Crowder, Redeyelopment Specialist
RFQ No. 41-99/00
Page Three
May 24, 2000
ANALYSIS (continued)
On March 242000, the Evaluation Committee met to review these responses. Claire Tomlin was
selected as the Committee Chairperson. Each 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 four top-ranked
firms. Below are the results:
First Round: (all firms receiving votes)
Firm CT VV KS CB KB KC Total
Beilinson Architects X X 2
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, Inc. X X X X X X 6
Daphne I. Gurri Architecture X X X X X X 6
Judson & Partners, Inc. X X X X X 5
Swanke Hayden Connell Architects X X X X X 5
The committee members' initials are as follows:
CT: Claire Tomlin
VV: Victor Varela
KS: Kevin Smith
CB: Charles Buckles
KB: Kent Bonde
KC: Kevin Crowder
Based on the above results, the Committee agreed to shortlist the following four (4) top-ranked
firms:
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, Inc.
Daphne I. Gurri Architecture
Judson & Partners, Inc.
Swanke Hayden Connell Architects
On April!!, 2000, the four (4) 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
ANALYSIS (continued)
The rankings listed below are the final results of the committees' evaluation(s) of each firm at the
conclusion of the oral presentations. Victor Varela did not attend this meeting.
Second Round: (four top-ranked firms)
Firm CT KS CB KB KC Total Rank
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, Inc. 2 1 1 1 1 6 1
Daphne 1. Gurri Architecture 4 4 2 4 4 18 4
Judson & Partners, Inc. 1 3 3 3 2 12 2
Swanke Hayden Connell Architects 3 2 4 2 3 14 3
The committee members' initials are as follows:
CT: Claire Tomlin
KS: Kevin Smith
CB: Charles Buckles
KB: Kent Bonde
KC: Kevin Crowder
The committee ranked the firm of Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, Inc. as the top-ranked firm,
and Judson & Partners, Inc. as the second-ranked firm.
Attached is the following additional information on the top-ranked firm (Curtis & Rogers Design
Studio, Inc.):
Attachment 1: Firm Profile
Attachment 2: Organizational Chart of the Proposed Project Team.
Attachment 3: Previous/Current City of Miami Beach Projects by Curtis & Rogers Design Studio.
Attachment 4: Structural Engineer's Previous Project List in the City of Miami Beach.
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 by the
Evaluation Committee, authorize the City Administration to enter into negotiations with the top-
ranked firm of Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, Inc., and authorize the Administration to negotiate
with the second-ranked firm of Judson & Partners, Inc., should the Administration not be able to
successfully negotiate a contract with the top-ranked firm.
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