LTC 198-2008 Evaluation Committee for RFQ 36-07/08~ '/ 4 \
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC # 198-2008
CITY CLErt~'S OFD ICF
To: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROnn: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: August 4, 2008
sug~ECT: EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR EQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO.
36-07/08 FOR PLANNING, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN,
BID AND AWARD, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR
CERTAIN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL
GARDEN PROJECT WITH FUNDING PROVIDED FROM THE PREVIOUSLY
APPROPRIATED SERIES 2000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUND 383.
The purpose of this LTC is to update the Mayor and City Commission on Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) No. 36-07/08, For Planning, Design and Construction Administrative
Services of Landscape Improvements to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
At this time, the City needs to hire a design team that includes landscape architecture and
engineering components to undertake the planning, design, bid and award, and construction
oversight process for landscape improvements to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, pursuant
to the mission and vision of the Garden Conservancy, which is to provide and promote free
public access to the facility; demonstrate USDA Zone 10 subtropical horticulture; promote
environmental stewardship and green lifestyle; present environmental and ecological education
programs for children and adults; preserve urban green space and tree canopy; and to serve as
avenue for visual and performing arts, a community resource for weddings, parties and events
and a tourist destination.
I am considering appointing the following individuals to serve on the Evaluation Committee on
the above subject RFQ:
• Richard Toledo, President, Miami Beach Garden Conservancy
• Donna Higgins, Secretary, Miami Beach Garden Conservancy
• Laura Jamieson, Executive Director, Miami Beach Garden Conservancy
• Ray Breslin, Miami Beach Resident
• Mario Gonzalez-Pola, Senior Capital Projects Coordinator
• Robert Reboso, Asst. Asset Manager, Asset Management Division
• Chris Latt, Chief Arborist, Parks & Recreation
I would appreciate your comments and/or suggestions by August 8, 2008.
Thank you,
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LETTER TO COMMI~~~1-4 AM I I ~ 36
c: Gus Lopez, Procurement Director
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