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City of Sunny Isles Beach Continuing Professional Consulting Services (CCNA) Page 2 RFQ No. 20-07-01; Structural Engineering and Environmental Engineering Cummins Cederberg, Inc. South Miami ▪ Fort Lauderdale ▪ Jupiter ▪ Tallahassee Ph: 305-741-6155 ▪ www.CumminsCederberg.com implementation in this constantly evolving industry. This exclusive focus allows us to thrive in the coastal and marine sector without diluting knowledge or resources amongst other disciplines. We are fully staffed and equipped to conduct environmental field investigations requiring vessel support, GPS, hydrographic surveying, SCUBA, and tide and current measurements. We maintain all required insurance to legally conduct diving operations including Jones Act (46 USC§30104), US Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (USL&H) Act (33USC§901-950), and Maritime Employers’ Liability (MEL) coverage. As a smaller firm (with multiple SBE certifications at the municipal, county, and state levels), clients work directly with experienced senior engineers and project managers who dedicate themselves to providing a superior level of responsiveness and quality. 1. Marine Structural Engineering Expertise Design of marine structures involves several components in addition to typical construction of an upland structure. The harsh marine environment can result in increased deterioration and future maintenance issues, if not properly considered in the design process. A marine structure is exposed to variable conditions, such as saltwater, storm waves, tidal currents, and potential sediment transport as well as other dynamic loading conditions. The underlying knowledge of coastal processes affecting design or influencing performance, allows our engineering team to optimize design efforts and support reduced capital and maintenance costs over the service life of the structure. The engineering team at Cummins Cederberg is highly versed in the use of modern materials not only to reduce impacts to the environment but also increase longevity and performance. Furthermore, marine facilities are governed by strict environmental permits at local, state, and federal levels, in addition to the standard building permit. Through detailed plans and hands-on communication with agencies, Cummins Cederberg is experienced in expediting the permit process. Inexperience or limited understanding of the engineering and permitting aspects in the marine environment can result in a lengthy permitting process. Our marine structural engineers have designed projects throughout the Miami-Dade County coastline, including the City of Sunny Isles Beach, with experience ranging from the design of seawalls, marinas, docks, shoreline stabilization, to underwater condition assessments and construction administration. Dade Boulevard/Collins Canal Seawall is a 2,670-foot steel sheet pile seawall designed by Cummins Cederberg to replace a low elevation seawall as seen on the photo below on the left.