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RFQ No. 19-11-01 Professional Engineering and Architectural Services for Pedestrian Bridge with Park Elements Across A1A at 174th St. - CCNA. City of Sunny Isles Beach |14 D (WBID) 3226H1 ICWW - Southeast Coast Biscayne Bay. This waterbody exceeds maximum criteria for nutrients and is listed on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP’s) Comprehensive-Verified-List. Although this WBID is impaired for nutrients (Chlorophyll-A and Total Nitrogen), proposed improvements will result in minimal additional impervious area which should easily qualify for either an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Exemption or a minimum a “10-2” Self-Certification from the South Florida Water Management District. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT The FINLEY team has extensive and significant experience in serving the communities in which we work. With jobs throughout Florida, the United States, and Internationally, we have a diverse and lengthy portfolio illustrating where we have overcome a myriad of challenges involving community factors such as environmental concerns, noise levels for local tenants, traffic interruption, pedestrian safety, cost and schedule concerns. Further, we have several innovative options for erection that can mitigate the previously mentioned potential concerns and hazards. These innovations will be translated to the public by our experienced project managers, specialty bridge architect, and engineers through a 3-D printed physical model and panels, presented in a community-wide presentation that will be conducted prior to the beginning of construction. Our sub-consultants for our team have extensive experience working within the surrounding communities of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, and they will also work with FINLEY to address community concerns and assist the City in its liaison efforts with the public. DESIGN PROCESS Phase I – Conceptual 30% Design The FINLEY Team, after collecting all the inputs and recommendations from the City, will prepare conceptual drawings and a conceptual design report which will summarize the envisioned design for the overall project including a preliminary cost estimation and schedule. The FINLEY Team will verify that the proposed concept is still the optimal type, or recommend alternative concepts with similar aesthetics relative to construction costs, inspection and maintenance serviceability, and life cycle costs. The conceptual design report phase will include a site investigation, and ground survey to determine the site constraints, material conditions and foundation design considerations. The Team will closely coordinate all field investigations with the City and adjacent property owners. Conceptual feature alternatives and aesthetic options will be evaluated. As part of this process, experienced construction cost estimators will assess constructability and cost to help prepare recommendations, selection of preferred alternatives, and provide guidance on bridge form and aesthetic options for public involvement. FINLEY’s Team will coordinate with the City during development of panels and a 3D printed physical model for public involvement meetings to ensure the area improvements are fully vetted by the community stakeholders. At a minimum, the following parameters will be used to evaluate the project, with explanations and recommendations for each item: • Public Safety • Overall aesthetic • Sequencing to minimize traffic impact • First cost and life cycle costs • Structural capacity • Corrosion Protection Plan • Future maintenance • Constructability by local contractors Before the conceptual design report is finalized, a draft copy of the report will be presented, along with recommendations, for review by the City. The final conceptual design report will be submitted incorporating the City’s review comments. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH