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RFQ 26-07-01 Continuing Professional Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services Forefront Architecture and Engineering City of Sunny Isles Beach 16 A Licensed Professional Engineer, Christopher M. Smith uses his vast knowledge of engineering and design to create structures that will endure over the years, through all conditions, while maintaining their beauty and function. Designing multi-story residences, schools, government buildings and hotels are also part of Chris’s far-reaching career experience. Highlighted Project Experience Lake County, Eight Story Parking Garage Traffic Modification, Tavares, FL: This was a renovation of an existing multi-level parking garage. The original scope was adding a new vehicle exit out of the garage. The scope expanded to add metal security gates for vehicles and persons on the 6th floor to separate the 7th and 8th floors above from public access for Lake County staff purposes. Forefront has been tasked with providing architecture and engineering drawings to provide a second vehicle exit route from the public garage. Chris serves as the Engineering task lead for this project. City of Paxton, Senior Activity Center - New Facility, Paxton, FL: Chris served as the Engineering task lead for this project. Forefront was contracted by the City of Paxton to design a new senior activity center in Walton County. Forefront’s approach to the design for this project was to create an inclusive design that all ages will feel comfortable and welcome. The single story, wood framed structure would sit on a municipal property chosen by the City of Paxton.Some specific requirements needed within the space are dining and activity area as well as handicapped accessible bathrooms, walk-in freezer, catering kitchen, and a covid testing and vaccination room. We are currently working with Walton County to obtain funding from the CDBG-CV Grant. Lake County, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fleet and Logistics Relocation, Lake County, FL: Lake County is relocating their fleet services at a single campus. Forefront has been tasked with modification to an existing garage to accommodate the added services. Also, the project includes a new addition to another campus building. Our role involves architectural, structural, and MEP services to facilitate Lake County’s EMS operations’ move to the existing Fleet Services location. The Phase 1 expansion now spans 48,000 square feet, with a budget of $2.4 million. Chris served as the Engineering task lead for this project.. Lake County, Historic Courthouse Structural Column Investigation, Tavares, FL: Chris served as the Engineering task lead for this project. Forefront operating under the Lake County Continuing On-Call Contract, embarked on a transformative endeavor to restore Lake County’s Historic Courthouse as it commemorated its centennial year. This collaborative effort not only uncovers challenges but also charts a path to inspire both the present and the future. Our team meticulously examined the columns to uncover reasons for the cracks, forming the basis of our investigation. We found that the columns were a veneer, leading to diverse crack causes. Todd serves as the Architectural lead on this project. Firm Forefront Architecture and Engineering Years of Experience Total: 25 With Current Firm: 17 Education BS, Civil Engineering, University of Delaware Registrations Professional Engineer FL, No. 62605 CA, CO, NY, NC, OK, VA Market Sectors Residential Commercial Hospitality Institutional Medical Chris Smith, PE Task Lead - Structural Engineering