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cenennn..s..®.,a c REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 14 -07 -02 The Livable Neighborhoods Improvement Project includes approximately 222 total acres of land subdivided among four separate sites: namely Garden Circle, Kings Garden 1 & II, Kings Garden 111 and Vista Verde. The various project sites are all located within the confines of N.W. 1831d Street (Miami Gardens Drive), N.W. 2151h Street (County Line Road). N.W. 47th Avenue, and N.W. 37s Avenue in the City of Miami Gardens. Florida. Significant amounts of the existing roadway infrastructure within these neighborhoods are in a dilapidated state, which warranted immediate attention to alleviate the adverse conditions and conform to current standards. No storm water quality treatment or quantity attenuation facilities were included in the initial developments. which are apparent through the numerous drainage issues observed. CTA prepared a Basis of Design Report (BODR) for the all the neighborhoods (Garden Circle, Kings Garden 1 & II, and Kings Garden 111, and Vista Verde) which identified major deficiencies and provided recommendations for improvements. The purpose of the City of Miami Gardens Livable Neighborhood Improvements Project (CMGLNIP) was to analyze existing infrastructure of the community and recommend improvements to upgrade or replace the existing facilities. This Basis of Design Report (BODR) addressed the following elements within the CMGLNIP study area to meet this goal: • Stormwater Management • Landscaping • Roadways & Sidewalks • Overhead Utility Lines • Street Lighting • Permitting The BOOR provided a conceptual master plan for the purpose of planning the implementation of the improvements. and also to assist in developing the associated construction costs. Craven Thompson was then retained to design. permit and construct the infrastructure improvements identified in the BOOR that included streetscape. new storm sewer system and storm water quality treatment. street lighting and landscaping improvements to select roadway corridors along with comprehensive storm water management systems for each neighborhood, which included potential outfall options into nearby canal systems. To date. Kings Garden I & II has been fully designed and constructed. Vista Verde Phase IA is currently in construction. and Vista Verde Phase 1B is about to commence construction. CTA is also assisting the City in sourcing funding and easement / right -of -way acquisitions to facilitate the design and construction of the remaining neighborhoods. CRAVEN THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES. INC. 1 3563 NW 53'a STREET. FORT LAUDERDALE. FL 33309 1 P954.739.6400 2 1 Page 16 City of Miami Gardens Livable Neighborhood Improvement Project R, i Mr. Tom Ruiz, Director of Public Works City of Miami Gardens Phone: (305) 622 -8000, Ext. 3110 Email: truiz @miamigardens - fl.gov August 2009 - Ongoing $10.878.000.00 a' $1.092.124.74 Services have included preparing the Basis of Design Report (BODR). engineering studies and design (roadway, paving. storm water quality treatment. storm sewer. water and sewer), surveying, planning and landscape architecture, and Resident Project Representative Services. The Livable Neighborhoods Improvement Project includes approximately 222 total acres of land subdivided among four separate sites: namely Garden Circle, Kings Garden 1 & II, Kings Garden 111 and Vista Verde. The various project sites are all located within the confines of N.W. 1831d Street (Miami Gardens Drive), N.W. 2151h Street (County Line Road). N.W. 47th Avenue, and N.W. 37s Avenue in the City of Miami Gardens. Florida. Significant amounts of the existing roadway infrastructure within these neighborhoods are in a dilapidated state, which warranted immediate attention to alleviate the adverse conditions and conform to current standards. No storm water quality treatment or quantity attenuation facilities were included in the initial developments. which are apparent through the numerous drainage issues observed. CTA prepared a Basis of Design Report (BODR) for the all the neighborhoods (Garden Circle, Kings Garden 1 & II, and Kings Garden 111, and Vista Verde) which identified major deficiencies and provided recommendations for improvements. The purpose of the City of Miami Gardens Livable Neighborhood Improvements Project (CMGLNIP) was to analyze existing infrastructure of the community and recommend improvements to upgrade or replace the existing facilities. This Basis of Design Report (BODR) addressed the following elements within the CMGLNIP study area to meet this goal: • Stormwater Management • Landscaping • Roadways & Sidewalks • Overhead Utility Lines • Street Lighting • Permitting The BOOR provided a conceptual master plan for the purpose of planning the implementation of the improvements. and also to assist in developing the associated construction costs. Craven Thompson was then retained to design. permit and construct the infrastructure improvements identified in the BOOR that included streetscape. new storm sewer system and storm water quality treatment. street lighting and landscaping improvements to select roadway corridors along with comprehensive storm water management systems for each neighborhood, which included potential outfall options into nearby canal systems. To date. Kings Garden I & II has been fully designed and constructed. Vista Verde Phase IA is currently in construction. and Vista Verde Phase 1B is about to commence construction. CTA is also assisting the City in sourcing funding and easement / right -of -way acquisitions to facilitate the design and construction of the remaining neighborhoods. CRAVEN THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES. INC. 1 3563 NW 53'a STREET. FORT LAUDERDALE. FL 33309 1 P954.739.6400 2 1 Page 16