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<br />objectives of the meetings are to identify critical
<br />issues and concerns related to the design, permitting
<br />and construction. Existing underground services and
<br />proposed work in the area will be discussed. We will
<br />identify the necessary professionals to deliver the work
<br />products needed to achieve the City's goals.
<br />• If necessary, meetings with the City's operation staff
<br />will be conducted. The objectives of the meeting are to
<br />review problem histories, operating and maintenance
<br />needs, and to discuss any specific concerns.At this time,
<br />we will discuss and adjust staff selections according to
<br />the needs of the project and the City's preferences.
<br />Once an understanding concerning City goals and
<br />expected results has been reached, and the appropriate
<br />task management defined, it will be confirmed through
<br />preparation of a formal scope of services, a production
<br />schedule and a budget.
<br />Permitting
<br />Nearly every project undertaken involves some form of
<br />Federal, State or local permitting. In our role in constructing
<br />infrastructure in numerous jurisdictions throughout Florida,
<br />we have developed considerable experience in permitting
<br />with all levels of government. Permitting by the Federal,
<br />State and regional agency for works of the City will be
<br />very important to a number of tasks assigned under this
<br />contract. With our experience, K &S is prepared to:
<br />• Identify permitting issues early in the project
<br />initialization phase;
<br />• Maintain communication with permitting agencies,
<br />especially for sensitive issues;
<br />• Prepare thorough permit applications and responses to
<br />requests for additional information;
<br />• Design and specify projects that meet or exceed
<br />regulatory expectations; and
<br />• Follow through permit compliance to placing the
<br />system into service.
<br />Phase II - Engineering Analyses and
<br />Evaluation
<br />After the task proposal has been reviewed and accepted by
<br />the City, we will authorize our staff of qualified engineers,
<br />surveyors, technicians and support personnel to complete
<br />the task in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
<br />All engineering - related projects will be overseen, managed,
<br />reviewed and certified by a licensed Professional Engineer
<br />and all surveying related tasks will be overseen managed,
<br />reviewed and certified by a licensed Professional Surveyor
<br />and Mapper.
<br />Since this is the investigative and creative portion of the
<br />project, this is where our talents, skill and experience
<br />provide the greatest value. Our professionals gather detailed
<br />information and begin to formulate the best solution to
<br />the goals of the identified task. In some instances, this
<br />is a fairly straightforward process of applying tried -and-
<br />true approaches; however, other projects demand strong
<br />interaction between professionals, the application of new
<br />technologies or even old technologies in new combinations.
<br />This phase may require any or all of the following activities:
<br />• Conduct a thorough search of relevant existing
<br />information. Data includes utility maps, surveys, previous
<br />model studies, as -built plans, soil surveys, aerial photos,
<br />previous design reports or system studies, and a variety
<br />of other project - specific information;
<br />• Conduct physical reconnaissance and surveys to
<br />identify site conditions and constraints that affect
<br />the proposed project. This could include surveys,
<br />environmental assessments, geotechnical investigations,
<br />flow monitoring or other physical measurements;
<br />• Environmental screening and evaluation to identify
<br />potential impacts resulting from the development, as
<br />well as construction impacts. We will develop strategies
<br />to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse environmental
<br />impacts; and
<br />• Plans will be circulated to all agencies affected by this
<br />project to determine the potential impact on affected
<br />infrastructure or other features. Any proposed work
<br />in the area will be identified and considered in the
<br />detailed design.
<br />Depending on the nature of the project, a preliminary
<br />design memorandum or report may be prepared for the
<br />City. For small, straightforward design tasks, this could be
<br />as simple as a one -page summary of findings, the design
<br />approach, key features and /or design specifications. In more
<br />complex situations, where several design alternatives could
<br />achieve project goals, a more comprehensive report with
<br />supporting information and recommend actions may be
<br />justified. Recognizing that permitting issues can influence
<br />final design, as warranted, discussions with various agencies
<br />will begin in this phase. Upon completion, all basic issues
<br />and concepts will have been incorporated and the project
<br />ready for detailed design.
<br />Phase III - Detailed Design
<br />The preliminary and conceptual design phase typically
<br />refines the project goals which are defined by the project
<br />needs and details specific project objectives, and which
<br />provide the basis of the final design performance criteria.
<br />The preliminary design will determine the type of features,
<br />infrastructure needs, capacity parameters, surface and
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