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24Conemco Engineering, Inc. - RFQ # 26-07-01.; CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES (CCNA) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />EDUCATION <br />• Master’s degree in Structural <br />Engineering, INTEC, Dominican <br />Republic. 1999 <br />• Bachelor of Science in Civil <br />Engineering, UNPHU, <br />Dominican Republic 1994 <br /> <br />CERTIFICATIONS <br />• Construction Management <br />Certificate, Miami Dade College, <br />2013. <br />• OSHA for the Construction <br />Industry Certificate, Miami <br />Dade College, 2014 <br /> <br /> <br />FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION <br />• Performance Base Design, <br />Computer & Structures, Inc. <br />• Design of Seismic Resistant <br />Buildings (ETABS), Computer & <br />Structures, Inc. <br />• Specialization in Seismic <br />Engineering. <br />• Seminar: Building Codes. <br />• Design of Steel Structures. <br />• Non-Linear Behavior in Structures <br />course. <br />• Analysis & design of masonry <br />multistory & concrete buildings. <br />• Aqueducts and drains design <br />course. <br /> <br /> <br />YEARS OF EXPERIENCE <br />30 Years <br />– <br /> <br /> <br />EXPERIENCE SUMMARY <br /> <br />Mr. Rivera brings over 30 years of experience in structural design and <br />project supervision within both public and private sectors. He has led <br />the engineering of complex structures across a broad range of markets, <br />including industrial, commercial, residential, and marine developments. <br />His core expertise includes seismic design, hurricane-resistant <br />systems, dynamic equipment foundations, and the evaluation and <br />retrofit of existing structures. Mr. Rivera is highly proficient in the design <br />of steel, wood, and reinforced concrete systems and is well-versed in <br />advanced modeling and design software. <br /> <br />Software Proficiency: <br />SAP2000 • ETABS • TEKLA • TEDDS • STRUDCAD • REVIT • AutoCAD <br />• SAFE • ADAPT Builder • RISA-3D • RISA Floor • RISA Foundation • <br />Enercalc • CYPE • Hilti PROFIS • RAM SS • RAM Concept • RAM <br />Elements • Civil 3D <br /> <br />Codes & Standards: <br />ACI • AISC • ASCE 7 • SEI 7-10 • IBC • UBC • Florida Building Code <br />(2020) <br /> <br />RELEVANT EXPERIENCE <br /> <br />Miami International Airport (MIA) Mover Station (Miami, FL) <br />Mr. Rivera was responsible for the preparation of a Basis of Design <br />Report (BODR) that included photographs documenting the existing <br />conditions, an analysis to assess the structure’s behavior under <br />additional loads, a review of the current plans, and conclusions with <br />recommendations for repairing the identified damages. The report also <br />included a preliminary cost estimate for the proposed concrete <br />restoration. In addition, Mr. Rivera developed structural repair plans for <br />the restoration of approximately 480 linear feet of cracks on the existing <br />platform. <br /> <br />Maison Grande (Miami Beach, FL) <br />Mr. Rivera oversaw the structural supervision for the retrofit of an 18- <br />story building, which included the evaluation and restoration of key <br />structural elements such as the exterior façade, parking garage, pool <br />structure, and roof. He coordinated the assessment and repair of <br />columns, beams, and slabs, while addressing flooding issues in the <br />lower garage and deterioration of expansion joints. He also supervised <br />compliance evaluations for balconies, windows, and sealants. <br /> <br />Mount Sinai Medical Center (Miami Beach, FL) <br />Mr. Rivera assisted with the structural investigations and engineering <br />evaluations of steel-framed entrance structures, glazing systems, and <br />other deteriorated structural elements. Conducted damage <br />documentation, weld condition assessments, and deficiency <br />quantification, and prepared structural repair details and rehabilitation <br />plans for structural steel and curtain wall assemblies to restore <br />structural integrity and serviceability. <br /> <br />Mount Sinai Cancer Center Atrium (Miami Beach, FL) <br />Mr. Rivera performed structural assessment and rehabilitation design <br />of a semi-cylindrical steel-framed entrance structure with aluminum- <br />framed curtain wall glazing, including damage documentation, weld <br />evaluations, repair detailing, and construction-phase observations. <br /> <br />SANTIAGO RIVERA <br />Project Manager <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Welleby ES – Cooling Tower Concrete Support Repair (Sunrise, FL) <br />Mr. Rivera was responsible for the complete structural design plans of the Cooling Tower, including the <br />preparation of structural drawings and calculations for the new support columns and steel plates replacing <br />the existing damaged columns that support the HVAC equipment. His work also included providing <br />Construction Administration Services, structural inspections during the repair process, to monitor and certify <br />that all work performed by the General Contractor complied with applicable codes and the approved <br />construction documents. <br /> <br />New River MS – Cooling Tower Structural Plans (Fort Lauderdale, FL) <br />Mr. Rivera was in charge of the complete structural design plans for the Cooling Tower, preparing the <br />structural drawings and calculations that provided the repair details for the damaged concrete columns and <br />steel plates supporting the cooling tower in Building #03. His work also included delivering Construction <br />Administration Services, which involved performing structural inspections during the repair process . <br /> <br />Driftwood Park (Davie, FL) <br />Mr. Rivera oversaw the construction of the basketball court metal building at Driftwood Park. The project <br />included providing structural and electrical engineering design services for the Town of Davie. The work also <br />involved designing a new metal shade structure over the basketball court, preparing the bid and construction <br />documents on behalf of the Town, and managing the construction administration. His assistance was also <br />provided throughout the permitting process for the new metal structure, which was designed to be <br />approximately 130 feet long by 70 feet wide (about 9,100 square feet) to provide shade for the basketball <br />court. <br /> <br />International Studies Preparatory Academy (Coral Gables, FL) <br />Mr. Rivera was responsible for the complete structural design plans for the school remodeling project. His <br />work included preparing the wind load calculation report for the safety window wraps at the front and rear <br />entrances, the proposed covered walkway at the rear entrance, the shading pergolas with metal panels on <br />the fifth floor, and the appropriate reroofing system with a roof wind-pressure sketch. He also prepared the <br />structural construction documents and calculations for attaching the pergola metal panels on the fifth -floor <br />terraces, the proposed covered walkway, and the reroofing system, along with conducting one site visit for <br />coordination. Additionally, he reviewed shop drawings and submittals as part of Construction Administration <br />services and performed site visits during the project. <br /> <br />Blavatnik Family Aquatics Center (at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC ) (Miami, FL) <br />Mr. Rivera was responsible for overseeing and executing the complete structural design of the Blavatnik <br />Family Aquatic Center, ensuring that all structural systems met the project’s performance, safety, and <br />architectural requirements. <br /> <br />MIA Building 805 (Miami, FL) <br />Mr. Rivera oversaw the structural components of the airport area remodeling for MIA Building 805. His <br />responsibilities included preparing the signed and sealed structural repair drawings and calculations <br />required for the project, along with the technical specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents. He <br />coordinated with project stakeholders, conducted necessary site inspections, and completed the full <br />engineering design package for permitting. Additionally, he supported the bid and award process, provided <br />construction administration during the repairs including site visits, RFI responses, and review of submittals <br />and finalized the as-built documentation and recertification report in compliance with Miami -Dade County <br />requirements. <br /> <br />MIA Building 770 – Building Recertification (Miami, FL) <br />Mr. Rivera assisted with the visual inspection and preparation of the assessment report for the structural <br />components, including observations, recommendations, photos, and required Miami -Dade County