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RFQ 26-07-01 Continuing Professional Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services Forefront Architecture and Engineering City of Sunny Isles Beach 17 Michael Vitale provides over 38 years of experience within the construction industry and had served as the Directorate of Engineering for the U.S. Army – Doha, Qatar. Michael has 15 years of experience as a Florida Licensed Building Inspector & Plans Examiner and has obtained licensure as a Florida Licensed Building Code Administrator. Michael is currently the Operations Manager at Forefront Architecture & Engineering which includes oversight of the Quality Control program, Inspections and Plans Review. 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. Mike serves as the QA/QC lead and plans examiner on this project. Lake County, Historic Courthouse Structural Column Investigation, Tavares, FL: Mike serves as the Project Manager 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. Lake County, Fire Station Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Improvements - Phase 1, Countywide, FL: Mike serves as the Project Manager for this project. Forefront has partnered with Lake County to enhance the resilience of its crucial fire stations as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This initiative demonstrates our commitment to public safety, innovative engineering, and proactive problem-solving. We initiated the project by conducting a thorough assessment of 19 strategically located fire stations across Lake County. City of Paxton, Senior Activity Center - New Facility, Paxton, FL: 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. 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. Mike serves as the QA/QC lead and plans examiner on this project. Mike serves as the QA/QC lead and plans examiner on this project. Firm Forefront Architecture and Engineering Years of Experience Total: 38 With Current Firm: 18 Education A.S. Construction Management University of Maryland U.S. Army Registrations Building Code Administrator FL, No. BU1939 Plans Examiner FL, No. PX2900 Building Inspector FL, No. BN5181 Market Sectors Threshold Inspections Structural Inspection Residential Plans Review Mike Vitale Building Code Compliance Administrator and Plans Examiner