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GEI Consultants | City of Sunny Isles Beach | RFQ 26-07-01 ii <br />Cover Letter <br />August 14, 2026 <br />Procurement Department <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach <br />210 Sams Avenue <br />Sunny Isles Beach, FL 32168 <br />Re: Letter of Interest for RFQ # 26-07-01 Continuing Professional Architectural And Engineering Consulting Services (CCNA) <br />Dear Selection Committee, <br />On behalf of GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI), we are pleased to submit our qualifications in response to RFQ # 26-07-01 Continuing <br />Professional Architectural And Engineering Consulting Services (CCNA) for Environmental / Coastal Engineering Services for the <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach (City). <br />GEI is a nationally recognized consulting firm with more than 55 years of experience and a team of over 1,800 professionals. We <br />off er extensive capabilities in marine and waterfront engineering, including seawall design, planning, condition assessment and <br />rehabilitation; coastal management; docks and piers; shoreline stabilization; and pumping station design. <br />To best serve the City, GEI off ers: <br />• Local Expertise with National Resources: Our West Palm Beach office provides in-depth knowledge of local conditions and <br />regulations, supported by a nationwide team ranked among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms (#83) and Top Water Firms (#12). <br />• Comprehensive Marine Engineering Services: From planning and permitting to design, construction administration, <br />and quality assurance/quality control, GEI delivers integrated solutions for waterfront facilities, seawalls, dredging, and <br />resiliency planning. <br />• Regulatory Experience: We work closely with agencies such as USACE, EPA, and Florida DEP to navigate permitting <br />processes and reduce project delays. <br />• Environmental Monitoring and Compliance: GEI delivers environmental monitoring, mitigation planning, habitat <br />assessments, water quality evaluations, and environmental documentation to support marine and coastal projects from <br />planning through construction. <br />• Proven Experience: The GEI project team has successfully completed a wide range of waterfront and coastal projects <br />throughout Florida and across the U.S., including seawall improvements, shoreline stabilization, and infrastructure upgrades. <br />• Commitment to Resiliency and Sustainability: We incorporate living shorelines, coastal resilience strategies, and climate <br />adaptation planning to support long-term community goals. <br />We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the City of Sunny Isles Beach to deliver safe, resilient, and cost-eff ective marine <br />engineering solutions. Please contact us at any time for additional information or clarification. <br />Sincerely, <br />GEI Consultants, Inc. <br />Eric Rehwoldt, P.E., P.G. R. Jessica Turner, PG <br />Vice President | Senior Consultant Atlanta Branch Manager | Senior Project Manager <br />Authorized Representative Authorized Representative <br />1400 Centrepark Boulevard, Suite 601 3065 Akers Mill Road, Suite 235 <br />West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Atlanta, GA 30339 <br />Phone: 561.973.8396 | Email: erehwoldt@geiconsultants.com Phone: 470.890.3583 | Email:jturner@geiconsultants.com