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RFQ No. 20-10-01 Professional Engineering and Architectural Services for Pedestrian Bridge with Park Elements Across A1A at 174th St. CCNA City of Sunny Isles Beach 14| PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH 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. Phase II – Preliminary 60% Design FINLEY’s Team will provide engineering services to design the bridge, roadway improvements, elevators, stairs, etc. During the design process, the Team will meet regularly with the City to coordinate structural and aesthetic design, budget, and schedules. The Team will complete preparation of preliminary plans and construction cost estimates for all aspects of the work. The 60% design review provides the City with an opportunity to evaluate the aesthetics, cost and schedule for the improvements at a point in the design process where reasonable changes can be efficiently made without significantly affecting the design cost and schedule. Phase III – 100% Design FINLEY’s Team will provide final construction drawings, specifications, and bidding requirements. This phase of design provides the City and the QA/QC peer reviewers an opportunity to evaluate the complete construction documents prior to bidding. The objective of this phase is to minimize the potential for addenda or change orders, and to ensure that the bid package meets the City’s budget and objectives with respect to local contractor participation. FINLEY’s integrated 3D BrIM approach will be used to minimize quantity variation in the bridge materials. This typically ranges between +/-5%, minimizing the cost risk for the City. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST CONTROL Controlling cost is a process that begins in the programming phase, refined during contract document preparation and validated during construction. The project experience section (in “Ability to Complete Projects on Schedule & Within Budget in Section E of this proposal) demonstrates FINLEY’s Team’s ability to deliver projects specifically similar to this one within budgeted estimates. In many cases, our team finds ways to meet tight budgets using innovative solutions that allow projects to be completed for less than programmed amounts. At critical milestones within the design process, our team formally validates the estimated construction cost based on current design. The objective is to confirm project scope, ensuring that quality and budget are in harmony. As the design progresses, more detailed pricing information can be gathered and costs for major components and materials can be confirmed with manufacturers and suppliers. FINLEY’s Team delivers confidence in the accuracy of construction cost estimates with Enrique Espino, PE, one of the nation’s premier construction cost estimators for bridge/infrastructure projects. The actual project schedule will be developed in mutual agreement with the City as part of the initial phase of the project and will reflect appropriate times constraints for all components of the project. The constructability evaluation to be completed during conceptual design will be used to optimize the construction schedule in accordance with the City’s budgetary goals. D