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Approach and Methodology CES Consultonfs, Inc. (CES) is a full- service engineering firm founded in Miami, Florida in 2001. We provide professional engineering, construction management, and inspection services for public agencies and private sector companies. In addition to our company headquarters in Miami, we also have offices in New York City as well as Jacksonville, Orlando, and Hollywood, Florida and San Diego, California. AtCESwe build long -term client relationships by providing high quality services, an out - of- the -box approach, and innovative and integrated solutions. This allows for our projects to be delivered on schedule and within budget. Methodology to Implement and Accomplish the Project The CES Team recognizes that a multi- phase approach is required throughout the life of each project, to ensure that unnecessary pitfalls are avoided; that the impact to business, schools and residential communities are minimized and that change orders during the construction phase are curtailed. The CES Team will analyze and carefully plan every aspect of the project including interagency coordination, permitting and regulatory compliance, pre- design, design and limited construction phase, relying on proven project implementation methods as described below: Existing Conditions Confirmation and Future Project Coordination Field checking of topographic and utility survey, existing ROW, and verifying project limits; Conducting test pits or air /vacuum extractions to locate unclearly defined utilities (air /vacuum soil extraction is a proven technology for locating and verifying underground utilities while essentially eliminating the potential for damage to the utility); Confirming utility clearances and potential relocation requirements. We also contact all agencies having jurisdiction in the project area and investigate whether new projects are planned for this area. Existing ROW and Easements Coordination and planning with the City of Coral Gables, FDOT, Miami -Dade County Public Works Department, and communities City of Sunny Isles Beach continuing Professioncl Services for Engineenng PFa No. I e -07-02 August 12, 2014 for acquisition of deficient ROW as needed. Perform field checking of project limits, to identify existing and potential areas for new easements and ROW. Environmental /Geotechnical Soil Borings Locating (and survey) soil borings to confirm subsurface conditions along the route and at major corridor crossings (canals, Florida turnpike, and key roadways) and characterizing contaminated soils if discovered. Route Analysis Preliminary pumping stations, drainage systems and water and sewer projects will require pipe route analysis planning of route alternatives with the City, in cooperation with other municipalities impacted by the project; Field walkover and confirming proposed pipeline route, reviewing alternatives for off -road (within sidewalks or grassed medians) locations; Identifying and resolving potential utility conflicts and verifying new pipeline location to minimize conflict with FDOT roadway improvements. Materials and Methods of Construction Selecting pipe materials (ductile iron, PCCP, HDPE, tape - wrapped steel) and corrosion protection alternatives; Locating air /vacuum release valves at pipe high points, and isolation valves; Location of new interconnections with municipalities; Sub- aqueous crossings of canals, if applicable; Jacking or micro - tunneling of the pipeline under major roadway corridors. 43 1-�ffl Q Gs c�i.?_xc