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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 20-07-01 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES (CCNA) TAB D: PROJECT APPROACH AND UNDERSTANDING taking CAD files on multiple coordinate projections including assumed and local systems and getting them into the State Plane Coordinate System, Florida East Zone, NAD83 HARN and newer. An important part of the G.I.S. database development comes through easy access to past records within multiple departments in the City. Through the G.I.S. database connectivity, these Record Drawings will continue to be utilized in the future and not lost in some file drawer or antiquated filing system. In order to assist Managers that may not have GIS knowledge, we have also converted GIS projects into a Google Earth platform so they can access the GIS data into something more user friendly. We will use standard surveying procedures to establish the horizontal and vertical control, and define the boundary and topographic features throughout the project area. This will include a GPS Fast Static Control survey performed utilizing surrounding National Geodetic Survey (NGS) and/or Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) control monumentation for both horizontal and vertical positioning. We have also performed unique projects using all type of LiDAR (Terrestrial, Mobile, and Aerial) on several Broward County cities and projects, including all of Hallandale Beach, Lauderdale Lakes, and currently in the process of collecting high density aerial LiDAR for the City of Fort Lauderdale covering an area of approximately 28,000 acres. We are going to using this for a massive drainage study that will take into account sea level rise. The project surveyor will finalize any survey drawing in AutoCAD Civil 3D (latest version) or higher and all of the GIS will be performed in ArcGIS (latest version). Another registered surveyor will perform the QA/QC, make suggestions, and provide an objective review of the overall project for completeness and assurance of quality. At this time, the client will be contacted and a determination made of the number of signed and sealed drawings necessary for submittal and the geodatabase updates. INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS Our goal is to implement sustainability remeasures wherever practical. We have previously designed stormwater preserves which serve a number of purposes. We understand that the preserve serves not only water quality purposes, but also provides recreation, creates habitat, and enhances quality of life within the neighborhood. As opportunities arise within various projects, we believe adding preserves within the City is a very valuable sustainable design. We will also look for opportunities to introduce bio-swales and other natural stormwater percolation areas as the specific project allows. These areas reduce flooding, filter stormwater runoff, provide habitat, and add green open space to the area. These percolation areas direct freshwater into the aquifer and help to counteract saltwater intrusion. On existing drainage systems subject to tidal influence, we will look for the opportunity to introduce backflow prevention devices Craven Thompson will also look into providing low water demand plantings which will promote the City’s water conservation efforts. With this we will include efficient irrigation systems, limit turf area, and use mulches. If practical and if desired by the City, Craven Thompson will incorporate the “PaveDrain” pervious paver system into our design. The pavers assist in alleviating flooding, filtering runoff and also allow freshwater percolation, thereby assisting in the mitigation of saltwater intrusion into the aquifer. D | Page 18