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APPROACH / METHODOLOGY following streamlined permitting management approach has been implemented by B &A resulting in a considerably abridged permitting phase: Assign Permit Coordinator and Setup Tracking Software - Our project manager assigns a permit coordinator to coordinate the permitting through the required agencies. We utilize Microsoft Outlook to keep track of when the plans /permits are submitted and to provide reminders of when a courtesy call should be made to stay abreast of the review process. We also use this software to remind us when the review comments /approved plans and permits should be ready based on the time the agencies have to complete a review. Pre - Submittal Meeting - The B &A Project Manager and project coordinator schedule and attend a pre - submittal meeting with each agency having jurisdiction over the project. The purpose of the meeting is to explain the critical components of the project to the key reviewers so that the project is expected by the agency and understood from a design point of view. This meeting also fosters an understanding of urgency associated with the project and establishes a personal rapport between B &A and the regulatory staff. Check Modifications Requested by Agencies - Every modification to the plans requested by a permitting agency is carefully considered by the Project Manager for necessity, conflicts with other applicable codes as well as compliance with City standards and specifications prior to being incorporated in the plans. Documentation - All meetings, agency RFIs and telephone conversations associated with the permitting process will be documented with minutes and distributed to all involved. We believe that this is a critical component of the permitting process because the turnover rate of some of the regulatory agencies is high. To maintain established project costs and schedule, we have Included CMS - Construction Management Services on our team. This firm has extensive experience in this area of project management and will be consulted on on ongoing basis throughout all phases of project development. At the regular meetings held with City of Sunny Isles Beach staff, we will review and update the schedule and construction cost estimate as necessary. The project team will meet weekly with City staff to update them on the progress of the project and assure that the budget and schedule are being met. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES I RFO NO. 14 -07 -02 114