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RFQ# 18-05-24 Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services: Construction Testing and Inspections RFQ# 20-70-01 Continuing Professional Consulting Services RAJ KRISHNASAMY, P.E. PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL ENGINEER 33 Years of Experience EDUCATION MS in Geotechnical Engineering, University of Memphis 1995 BS in Civil Engineering, Christian Brothers University 1987 Diploma/1984/Electronic Engineering, Malaysian Air Force Institute PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AND REGISTRATION Professional Engineer: Florida, 53567 Water Well Contractor, Florida, 11346 Certified OSHA Supervisor Certified Environmental Consultant PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mr. Raj Krishnasamy, P.E., President and Principal Engineer of TSF, is a Florida State Registered Geotechnical Engineer with over 33 years of experience. Mr. Krishnasamy oversees the geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and inspection services operations. His experience consists of successfully completing over 5,000 public and private projects. He serves as Project Manager for continuing contracts with over 20 Florida public agencies. He has a history of repeatedly retaining those contracts through successful, cost-effective and prompt execution of each task order. Mr. Krishnasamy’s daily involvement with the in-house and field operations of the construction and geotechnical services departments provides him the “hands-on” experience and knowledge of current construction codes and construction practices throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Krishnasamy and his highly experienced team focus on providing the client with a consistently accurate, cost-effective quality product that is delivered on time and within budget. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Gateway Park Pedestrian Bridge, City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Mr. Krishnasamy was the Principal-in-Charge of the Geotechnical Engineering Services for the Gateway Park Pedestrian Bridge located in the City of Sunny Isles, Florida. The project consists of the construction of a new pedestrian bridge over State Road No. 826 Westbound. The purpose of this study was to explore the subsurface conditions within of the pedestrian bridge to enable an evaluation of foundations for the construction. Provided a geotechnical engineering report including geotechnical evaluations and recommendations regarding foundation, bridge, pile monitoring and construction considerations regarding excavations. Samson Oceanfront Park, City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Mr. Krishnasamy was the Principal-in-Charge of the Auger-Cast Pile Inspection and Construction Material Testing Services for the Samson Oceanfront Park located in the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. The project consists of a compact beach park with a playground, pavilion and showers. A TSF Senior Engineer provided review of daily reports, handled project coordination and attended meetings as necessary. SR-997 (Krome Avenue) from SR-94/Kendall Drive to SR-90/SW 8 Street, Miami- Dade County, Florida. Mr. Krishnasamy was the Principle-in-Charge of the geotechnical engineering services for the project which consisted of the realignment of Krome Avenue from SR 94 (Kendall Drive) to SR 90 (Tamiami Trail) in Miami, Florida and is approximately 5 miles long. The improvements included the realignment of the existing roadway. Field work included auger borings and muck probes. Utilities, including a 30-inch force main and water main, which were to remain in place, were factored into geotechnical recommendations and proposed options. Geotechnical recommendations included the discussion of various options such as surcharge, reinforced soil platform, geo-synthetic, demucking and soil mixing. TSF also provided geotechnical recommendations involving permanent cut/fill slopes, excavations, groundwater control, pavement design, and on-site soil suitability. TSF provided construction support services including evaluation of surcharge settlement. 90