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RFQ # 26-07-01 | CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH | CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES (CCNA)104 <br />CES CONSULTANTS, INC. <br />RAFAEL URDANETA | <br />SENIOR INSPECTOR <br />Rafael Urdaneta <br />has 37 years <br />of engineering <br />experience, <br />including design, <br />construction management, <br />construction project <br />administration, and construction <br />engineering inspection (CEI), with <br />significant experience on roadway <br />and bridge construction projects. <br />His experience includes public <br />and private projects involving <br />buildings, wastewater facilities, <br />utilities, stormwater and drainage <br />systems, water distribution, malls, <br />high-rise buildings, petroleum <br />platforms, subdivisions, and <br />medical centers. His background <br />includes managing construction <br />and maintenance projects <br />throughout FDOT Districts Four <br />and Six, for the Miami-Dade <br />Expressway Authority (MDX), <br />the Cities of Miami Beach, Fort <br />Lauderdale, Hialeah, Delray <br />Beach, North Miami, Miramar, <br />and Pembroke Pines, and Miami- <br />Dade and Palm Beach Counties. <br />His software expertise includes <br />AutoCAD, Microsoft 365, Bluebeam <br />Revu, MAC, Pay Item Tracking <br />System (PTS), HY-8, and WMS. <br />MARY CARDENAS-ALDIR | <br />SENIOR INSPECTOR <br />Mary Cardenas-Aldir <br />has over 15 years <br />of experience <br />in construction <br />management, <br />including significant expertise <br />working with municipal-sector <br />clients on a wide range of <br />infrastructure and building <br />projects. Beginning her career as a <br />field inspector, she has developed <br />a strong foundation in contract and <br />construction document accuracy <br />and quality project delivery. Her <br />experience spans water main <br />replacements, seawall installations, <br />roadway improvements, and <br />capital improvement projects, <br />with responsibilities such as <br />coordinating project schedules, <br />managing compliance with <br />FDOT and municipal standards, <br />overseeing CEI teams, and <br />facilitating project closeouts. <br />Mary’s comprehensive knowledge <br />of contract administration, <br />inspection protocols, and regulatory <br />requirements positions her as a <br />valuable asset in managing complex <br />construction projects efficiently. <br />Mary served as CIP Director <br />and CIP Project Coordinator <br />for the Town of Medley. Her <br />responsibilities included <br />coordinating various <br />improvement projects across <br />construction and design <br />disciplines, processing FDOT <br />LAP within the GAP system, <br />and reconciling work orders for <br />continuing services contracts. <br />Tasks encompassed budget <br />forecasting up to five years, <br />schedule analysis, grant research, <br />and reimbursement coordination. <br />Our team offers a unique advantage <br />rooted in professional excellence and <br />personal investment. CES has a strong local <br />presence, including staff who are not only <br />based in our Miami-Dade County office, but <br />who are also Miami-Dade County residents. <br />As such, we are deeply familiar with the <br />local landscape and personally committed <br />to the success of the City’s projects. Our <br />proximity allows for rapid mobilization <br />and responsive service. At the same time, <br />our status as residents ensures that we are <br />genuinely invested in delivering a high- <br />quality outcome because our families, <br />neighbors, and communities will directly <br />benefit from it. With experience managing <br />complex infrastructure projects across <br />South Florida and beyond, our team brings <br />unmatched expertise, a proven track record, <br />and a collaborative spirit. We understand <br />the importance of early coordination, risk <br />mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, <br />and we are dedicated to maximizing the <br />City’s projects’ values through innovative, <br />cost-effective solutions that reflect our <br />professional standards and our commitment <br />to the region’s future.